November’s Beaver Moon: Final Supermoon of the Year Peaking Mid-Month

SPACE 11.08.2024 19:07 PM

The last supermoon of 2024, known as the Beaver Moon, will peak in illumination on Nov. 15. Get ready to look up for a spectacular sight this month! November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is expected to be the last supermoon of 2024 and will shine brightly mid-month.

James Webb Space Telescope Could Help Confirm Life-Supporting Atmospheres on Exoplanets

11.08.2024 01:33 AM

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope could help confirm life-supporting atmospheres on exoplanets like those in the TRAPPIST-1 system.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Nears Venus for Historic Close Pass to the Sun

11.07.2024 03:18 AM

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make a historic approach to the sun, using a final flyby of Venus to reach an unprecedented distance of 3.86 million miles from the solar surface.

First Wooden Satellite Launches: SpaceX CRS-31 Docks With ISS, Aims to Test Timber in Space

11.05.2024 23:43 PM

SpaceX's CRS-31 mission has delivered the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, to the ISS, marking a groundbreaking step in testing sustainable materials for space use.

SpaceX Dragon Successfully Docks With ISS, Delivering 6,000 Pounds of Supplies

11.05.2024 23:40 PM

SpaceX's Dragon successfully docked with the ISS, delivering over 6,000 pounds of supplies and preparing to test orbit-boosting capabilities for future station support.

November Skywatchers: Crescent Moon Meets Bright Venus for a Stunning View

11.05.2024 00:11 AM

Catch a breathtaking view as the crescent moon pairs with bright Venus in the southwestern sky, creating a stunning celestial display after sunset.

Spectacular Taurid Meteor Shower Set to Light Up Sky on Election Day

11.04.2024 23:58 PM

Catch the Taurid meteor shower's peak on Election Day, with bright fireballs lighting up the night sky for an unforgettable celestial show.

Zombie Star Set to Light Up Night Sky: Blaze Star Could Erupt Soon

11.03.2024 21:29 PM

A rare astronomical event involving the "zombie star" T Coronae Borealis, or Blaze Star, is set to erupt soon, potentially lighting up the night sky for the first time in 80 years.

Why Astronauts Face Physical Challenges Upon Returning to Earth

11.02.2024 09:00 AM

Explore the health challenges astronauts face on extended space missions, including muscle loss, radiation exposure and psychological stress.

Exploring Life Beyond Earth: Study Claims Other Planets Could Be Suitable for Alien Life

11.01.2024 03:53 AM

Scientists explore the possibility of alien plants thriving on distant exoplanets around red dwarf stars, where unique adaptations might allow photosynthesis under dim, red light.

'Halloween Comet' Breaks Apart Just in Time for Halloween, Caught by NASA's Solar Observatory

10.30.2024 15:40 PM

The recently discovered Halloween comet, known as Atlas or C/2024 S1, disintegrated as it passed close to the sun.

China’s Tiangong Space Station to Expand Its Capabilities With New Modules

10.30.2024 15:38 PM

China's Tiangong space station, operational for nearly two years, is set to expand its capabilities with new modules and spacecraft.

Chandra Observations Reveal Dangerous Areas for Planetary Development Near Massive Stars

10.28.2024 23:42 PM

Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveal how massive stars in the Cygnus OB2 cluster disrupt planet formation.

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 2 Science Instrument After 47 Years to Conserve Energy

10.28.2024 03:09 AM

NASA has shut down the Plasma Science experiment on Voyager 2 after 47 years of operation to conserve energy and extend the spacecraft's mission into the 2030s.

Martian Ice May Support Microbial Life Beneath Its Surface, New Study Suggests

10.28.2024 02:38 AM

A new NASA study suggests that microbial life could potentially survive beneath Mars' ice sheets, where sunlight-filtered pools of water may enable photosynthesis.