Outer Planets' Orbits May Have Been Changed by Mysterious Visitor, Scientists Say

SPACE 01.20.2025 02:04 AM

A new study suggests a mysterious visitor may have altered the orbits of the outer planets, explaining their unusual paths.

China's Experimental Space Plane Shenlong Drops Unknown Object in Orbit

06.04.2024 03:21 AM

China's experimental space plane Shenlong drops an unknown object in orbit. Delve into the mystery and potential implications of this intriguing space development. Read more!

Pentagon Claims Russia Has Launched Counter Space Weapons Into Orbit That Poses Threats to US Satellite

05.23.2024 04:27 AM

The Pentagon says Russia has launched a mysterious space weapon in the same orbit as a U.S. government probe. Learn more about it in this article.

What Would Happen If There Is No Leap Year? The Essential Role of an Additional Day Every Four Years Explained

02.29.2024 05:26 AM

Discover why leap year is important and learn how adding an extra day to February every four years ensure that our calendars align with Earth's orbit.

Satellite ERS-2's Epic Farewell: Photos Capture Dramatic Reentry After Three Decades in Orbit

02.26.2024 00:30 AM

Australian company HEO's satellites captured ESA's ERS-2 satellite's atmospheric descent, offering dramatic images for the UK Space Agency. Check them out in this article.

ESA's ERS-2 Satellite Safely Burns Up Over North Pacific Upon Reentry After 30 Years in Orbit

02.22.2024 03:09 AM

ESA's 5,000-pound satellite, launched in 1995 and declared dead in 2011, crashed to Earth hours after its predicted reentry. Continue reading to learn more details.

Venus-Mars Conjunction Happening Soon: Here's How To Catch the Two Planets Side by Side

02.21.2024 21:46 PM

Venus and Mars may appear like a cosmic colon during the planetary conjunction set to happen in the predawn sky on February 22. Read to learn more.

Minimoons: Scientists Explore Transient Earth Companions for Cosmic Exploration Potential

02.19.2024 04:31 AM

Undiscovered 'minimoons' near Earth prompt scientists to explore them for advancing interplanetary exploration and expanding our cosmic presence. Read the article for more details.

Passing Star May Have Disrupted Earth's Orbit, Leading to Drastic Climate Changes 56 Million Years Ago

02.19.2024 00:10 AM

A new research unveils that a past Solar System encounter with a star could have altered Earth's orbit, causing climate disruptions. Read the article for more details.

Starship 2nd Flight Test: Elon Musk Claims That the Craft Nearly Reached Orbit, Would Have Been Successful If It Were Carrying Payload

01.18.2024 21:20 PM

Elon Musk says that Starship would have reached orbit if it were carrying payload. Read to learn more.

Gravity's Dance: Why the Moon Doesn't Crash into Earth

12.25.2023 02:20 AM

Explore the vital role of gravity in keeping the Moon from falling into Earth and learn what forces keep Earth's natural satellite to its orbit.

China's Shenlong Space Plane Sparks Intrigue with Six Mystery Objects in Earth Orbit

12.19.2023 22:54 PM

China's Shenlong space plane deploys 6 mysterious objects in orbit, emitting signals, days after its third mission launch, sparking intrigue. Check out more details in this article.

NASA’s NEOWISE Mission Expected to End Soon; Solar Activity Will Drag Space Telescope Out of Orbit by 2025

12.19.2023 05:40 AM

The fate of NASA's NEOWISE asteroid-hunting mission is at the mercy of solar activity. Continue reading to learn more.

How Much Space Junk Are There? Will the Cosmic Debris Affect Us on Earth?

12.07.2023 11:00 AM

Small pieces of space debris fill the Earth’s orbit and pose a threat to space exploration and human safety. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Halley's Comet This Week: Famous Possible 'Star of Bethlehem' Snowball To Reach Farthest Point From Sun

12.05.2023 21:38 PM

Halley's comet, which is arguably the most famous comet, will start its journey back when it reaches its farthest point from the Sun. Read to learn more.

NASA's Odyssey Orbiter Captures Striking Horizon Image of Mars, Providing Astronauts' Eye View from Orbit

11.30.2023 02:44 AM

NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter delivers breathtaking views of Mars and Phobos, enriching comprehension of the planet's landscape and atmosphere. Check it out in this article.

Michael Lampton, 233 Others' Remains Will Venture to Orbit for Space Burials

11.27.2023 04:30 AM

Hundreds of remains, including Micahel Lampton's, are heading to orbit for space burials. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Mathematicians Discover 12,000 New Solutions to the Infamous Three-Body Problem, Expanding Understanding of Celestial Dynamics

09.16.2023 05:09 AM

Mathematicians discovered an unprecedented number of stable orbit solutions, achieving a breakthrough in the historically challenging three-body problem. Read the article to learn more.

James Webb Space Telescope Watches Saturn's Changing Seasons

09.14.2023 05:32 AM

Planetary scientists study Saturn's seasonal transition using the James Webb Space Telescope. Read the article for more details.

Russia's Ambitious Moon Mission Ends in Failure: Luna-25 Spacecraft Crashes During Pre-Landing Orbit, Highlighting Struggles of Once-Powerful Space Program

08.21.2023 00:18 AM

Soviet space veteran disheartened after Russia's Luna-25 mission ends in failure, viewing the spacecraft as final hope. Continue reading to learn more details.

People Who Reach 80 Travel at Least 1.5 Trillion Kilometers in Their Life Span; Here’s Why

08.14.2023 05:30 AM

People travel more than they thought in their lifetime. Read to understand why. (Photo: Pexels/Daniel Frese) People Who Reach 80 Travel at Least 1. 5 Trillion Kilometers in Their Life Span; Here’s Why Whether an active traveler or a couch potato, you travel more than you think.