Asteroid Dinkinesh Is Getting More Surprising; NASA Says Dinky Has 3 Components With Contact Binary System

SPACE 11.08.2023 04:40 AM

Asteroid Dinkinesh is getting weirder as NASA explores it. Continue reading to know the latest update from NASA's Lucy team about the space rock.

Europe’s Andøya Spaceport Is Operational, Ready for Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum Rocket’s First Test Flight

11.08.2023 03:20 AM

Norway, Andøya and Isar Aerospace just made a huge leap in its space journey by opening the Andøya Spaceport. Continue reading to learn more about Europe's first continental spaceport.

NASA's Retired Telescope Detects Atomic Oxygen on Venus's Day Side, Shedding Light on Atmosphere Differences

11.08.2023 03:09 AM

Direct detection of atomic oxygen in Venus's clouds for the first time enables atmospheric circulation study and raises the possibility of past surface water. Continue reading to learn more details.

Euclid Space Telescope Reveals First Images of the Dark Universe in Mesmerizing Detail

11.07.2023 22:49 PM

ESA's Euclid space telescope reveals breathtaking images of nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters, promising even more cosmic wonders in future missions. Continue reading to learn more.

12P/Pons-Brooks Volcanic Comet Reaches Explosive Third in Five Months

11.07.2023 21:57 PM

It is the third time that the 12P/Pons-Brooks volcanic comet erupted since July. Read to learn more.

NASA's Kepler Telescope Data Unveils a Planetary System With Seven Hot, Large Exoplanets

11.07.2023 07:35 AM

NASA's Kepler mission, which concluded in 2018, recently revealed the Kepler-385 planetary system with seven hot large exoplanets through data analysis. Read on to learn more details.

Star-Birthing Galaxies Could Hide Supermassive Black Holes With Quasar-Blocking Dust [Study]

11.07.2023 04:07 AM

Dusty quasars from star-birthing galaxies could keep supermassive black holes hidden, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

War in Space: Israel’s Arrow Missile Defense System Intercepts Alleged Aerial Threat From Iran-Backed Rebels Outside Earth’s Atmosphere

11.07.2023 03:21 AM

War has already reached space with Israel showcasing its advanced technology for defense — Arrow missile defense system. Continue reading to learn more.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray Observatory Find Most Distant Black Hole Ever Seen

11.07.2023 02:27 AM

Gravitational lensing made the novel black hole discovery possible. Read to learn more. Using two powerful space telescopes of NASA, astronomers were able to sight one of the most distant black holes from the Solar System.

Auroras in Texas? Rare Solar Eruptions Paint Southern US Skies with Vibrant Northern Lights

11.07.2023 02:00 AM

Unusual Southern US Northern Lights sightings, including Texas and Salt Lake City, Utah, could signal an increase in such phenomena in the near future. Read on to learn more about the increasing presence of auroras in the next few years.

Chunks of Alien Planet 'Theia' Could Be Hidden Near Earth's Core, Study Suggests

11.07.2023 00:59 AM

A new study suggests that roughly 10% of planet Theia ended up trapped inside the Earth, close to the core. Read to learn more.

Celestial Highlights This Week: Watch Out For the Venus-Moon Conjunction, Meteor Shower, and More

11.06.2023 06:09 AM

This week's celestial highlights include a Venus-Moon conjunction, a meteor shower, and a crescent moon near Regulus and Venus. Continue reading to learn more details.

First Radio Telescope Images Capture the 'Ring of Fire' Effect in Annular Solar Eclipse, Defying Expectations

11.06.2023 01:58 AM

Radio astronomers in California recorded the "ring of fire" in an annular solar eclipse through radio imaging, a first-time achievement during a partial eclipse. Check it out in this article.

Martian Meteorites Striking Earth Found To Be Younger Than Expected: Unearthing Insights Into the Red Planet's Geological History

11.05.2023 22:53 PM

Recent Martian rock samples on Earth challenge age dating methods, but US-UK researchers identify clues for geological insights. Read on to learn more.

Asteroid Bennu: Samples of the Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Now Available For Viewing in 1st Public Display in Smithsonian Museum

11.05.2023 21:27 PM

A sample of asteroid Bennu is now being displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Read to learn more.