NASA Reveals International Space Station Tilted 540 Degrees, Far Worse than Just 45 Degrees

Medicine & Technology Aug 03, 2021

NASA flight director reveals that the International Space Station (ISS) situation with Russia's Nauka module is worse than previously reported, saying that the incident was "a little incorrectly reported."

Short Gamma-Ray Bursts Originate From a Dying Star; Super Short GRB Recorded From Andromeda

Aug 03, 2021

A recent gamma-ray burst recorded has dropped a hint on where short GRBs originates.

Mars Curiosity Rover Detects Whimsical Rocks on Red Planet

Aug 03, 2021

Curiosity discovered a small sculpted rock arch that defies gravity on Mars.

Lucy Spacecraft is One Step Closer to Trojan Asteroids; Preparations for the 1st Mission Begin in Time for Launch in October

Aug 02, 2021

The Lucy spacecraft of NASA which arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida is set for launch in October this year with enhancements from the Earth’s gravity.

Russian Space Agency Roscosmos Blames Software Error Over ISS Nauka Module Incident

Aug 02, 2021

A software glitch caused the unexpected tilting of the International Space Station, according to Russian space agency Roscosmos.

Scientists Identify Bending Lights Around Supermassive Black Hole; Study Accidentally Proves Einstein's Theory of General Relativity

Aug 02, 2021

A new study captures a black hole bending light around it. The findings on the research paper coincidentally prove Einstein's theory of general relativity.

NASA to Launch Boeing Starliner Cargo Spacecraft to ISS; How to Watch Live

Aug 02, 2021

NASA is poised to launch the second uncrewed flight of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.

Here's Every Astronomical Event to Look Forward to August 2021!

Aug 02, 2021

It’s going to be a busy and exciting month for astronomy buffs, including such events as a close encounter with large planets and one of the most popular meteor showers of the year.

Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Gravitational Tug of War Between 3 Galactic Siblings Squabbling

Aug 02, 2021

A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a stunning collection of galaxies while in the process of collision.

Experts Say Placing a Gravitational Wave Detector on the Moon Could Find New Things on Space

Aug 01, 2021

Scientists argue that a gravitational wave observatory should be built on the moon to find and open up new windows on the universe.

Jupiter, Saturn Opposition 2021: How to Watch Giant Planets Glow

Aug 01, 2021

This is your chance to see Saturn and Jupiter shine brightly for this once-a-year nighttime spectacle this month as these giant planets will be at opposition this month.

Ariane 5 Rocket Finally Brings Communication Services to Space After Nearly a Year

Jul 31, 2021

An Ariane 5 successfully launched two commercial communications satellites July 30 in the first flight of the rocket in nearly a year.

Most Detailed Radio Imagery of Andromeda Galaxy Achieved with Sardinia Radio Telescope

Jul 31, 2021

The most detailed radio imagery of the Andromeda Galaxy, the closest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, has been captured by the Sardinia Radio Telescope enabling researchers to analyze physical properties of the galaxy and its microwave emissions.

NASA's Perseverance Rover Reveals First Martian Rock Sampling Location

Jul 31, 2021

NASA's Perseverance rover prepares to collect its first Martian rock sample a year after its launch. The rock sample will be brought back to Earth in a joint NASA and ESA mission as early as 2031.

Exoplanet 35 Light-Years Away from Earth Has 320 Degrees Fahrenheit Temperature; Hot Enough for Baking

Jul 30, 2021

The University of Hawaii researchers recently illustrated an exoplanet to 35-light years away from Earth, the nearest one to be imaged so far.