Chang'e 5 Lander Finds Water On Moon, Confirming Other Discoveries

Medicine & Technology Jan 08, 2022

Although Chang'e 5's distant observation verified the presence of water, the lander has already identified evidence of water in rocks and dirt.

Amazon Alexa Is Joining NASA Artemis 1 Mission to Space Atop Orion Spacecraft

Jan 07, 2022

Lockheed Martin and Amazon have announced that Alexa will be sent into orbit by NASA on the Artemis I mission, which will launch later in 2022.

ESA Shares Limited Edition Footage of NASA James Webb Telescope in Space

Jan 07, 2022

The European Space Agency (ESA) stated that it was already time for people on Earth to bid farewell to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

Red Supergiant Star Transforms Into Type II Supernova as Scientists Watch Real Time

Jan 07, 2022

Scientists had an unparalleled front-row seat to the cataclysmic finale of a red supergiant star converting into a supernova.

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Successfully Unfolds Secondary Mirror

Jan 05, 2022

The secondary mirror of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has been successfully extended.

Discovery of Dwarf Planet Eris 17 Years Ago Reignites Debate On Reinstating Pluto In the Solar System

Jan 05, 2022

This year celebrates the 17th anniversary of the discovery of Eris, which was initially discovered in 2005 and confirmed two years ago.

Russian Satellite Angara A5 Finally Makes Uncontrolled Reentry To French Polynesia

Jan 05, 2022

At 4:08 p.m. EST, the Persei top stage of a Russian Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket fell down to Earth over the Pacific Ocean.

Constellation Orion on Fire! New Image Shows Bright Flame Nebula [LOOK]

Jan 05, 2022

ESO recently presented a vast array of light shows that were captured from Orion, including the Flame Nebula.

Failed Russian Satellite Could Make An Uncontrolled Re-Entry This Week

Jan 05, 2022

The debris from the latest Angara A5 launch is expected to return to Earth in January due to a failed Russian satellite test.

NASA Finally Unfolds James Webb Space Telescope Giant Sunshield in Space

Jan 05, 2022

The James Webb telescope, operated by NASA, has reached a critical milestone in its quest to photograph the universe's earliest stars.

Super-Earth Rocky Planet TOI-270 B: What Makes It Unique Compared to Others in Our Solar System?

Jan 04, 2022

Three new worlds have been identified by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), one somewhat larger than Earth and two of a sort not seen in our solar system.

Small Russian Military Satellite Fragments Could Crash Down Earth This Week After Persei Booster Malfunctions on Low Orbit

Jan 04, 2022

A Russian military satellite and rocket stage's tiny fragments could come this week, crashing down, after the craft went through a malfunction on low Earth orbit.

Perihelion Day 2022: Earth Makes Closest Yearly Approach to the Sun

Jan 04, 2022

It's Perihelion Day today, January 4! That means the sun is just a little bit closer in Earth's sky.

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Shares Stunning Photos After Moving On From Post-Launch Setup

Jan 04, 2022

Following the resolution of a pair of difficulties by ground controllers, NASA's massive new space telescope is performing well more than a week after launch.

NASA Says There Are 5 More Asteroids Heading Towards Earth This Month

Jan 04, 2022

NASA has issued a warning that at least five asteroids are on their way to Earth in January.