Why Do We Study Comets? Understanding the Growing Relevance of Investigating Space Rocks in Unveiling the Cosmic Secrets

Medicine & Technology Feb 28, 2024

Comets are not only captivating celestial spectacles but also offer valuable insights into the mysteries of the universe. Read the article to learn more about these spectacular celestial objects.

Insights from DART's Impact on Asteroid Dimorphos: Simulations Reveal NASA Mission Reshaped the Space Rock

Feb 27, 2024

NASA's DART mission struck asteroid Dimorphos, unveiling its weak, rubble pile structure, challenging Hera's expectations for craters. Continue reading to learn more details.

Antiviral Drugs Cultivated in Low Earth Orbit Make a Groundbreaking Return: Advancing Commercial Space Initiatives

Feb 27, 2024

After nearly eight months in orbit, Varda Space Industries' W-1 capsule returned to Earth in Utah carrying space-grown antiviral drugs. Read the article to learn more details.

China-Manned Space Agency Reveals Name of Crewed Capsule, Lunar Lander For Bringing Astronauts to the Moon

Feb 26, 2024

China has revealed the name of its capsule and lander for bringing astronauts to the lunar surface. Read to learn more.

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

Feb 26, 2024

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.

Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes Confirm Rare Neutron Star Collision, Unveiling Gold Production

Feb 26, 2024

Space telescopes reveal neutron star mergers as cosmic gold forges, marking an exhilarating milestone in astrophysics. Continue reading to learn more details.

Extraordinary Binary System with a Rapidly Spinning 'Dead Star' Whips Around Its Blisteringly Hot Stellar Companion

Feb 23, 2024

The recent discovery of an ultra-tiny white dwarf, smaller than Jupiter, presents an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of star formation. Read the article for more details.

Odysseus Spacecraft Successfully Lands on Lunar Surface, Marking the First US Moon Landing in 51 Years

Feb 22, 2024

For the first time since the 1972 Apollo mission, a spacecraft has successfully landed on the lunar surface. Read to learn more.

New Horizons Reveals Extended Kuiper Belt, Challenging Previous Solar System Boundaries

Feb 22, 2024

NASA’s New Horizons discovers increased interstellar dust levels near the supposed outer Kuiper Belt boundary, defying previous models. Continue reading to learn more details.

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

Feb 22, 2024

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

Feb 21, 2024

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.

Life Potential on Icy Dwarf Planets: Geothermal Activity Discovered on Eris and Makemake Beyond Neptune's Orbit

Feb 21, 2024

Scientists suggest Eris and Makemake, two solar system dwarf planets, might contain underground oceans, indicated by a peculiar methane flavor. Continue reading to learn more.

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Enigmatic Early Universe Galaxy Defying Cosmological Norms

Feb 20, 2024

JWST stumbles upon a colossal ancient galaxy predating expected dark matter halo formation, challenging established cosmological theories. Read the article for more details.

Massive Black Hole Mistaken for a Star Is One of the Brightest, Fastest-Growing Quasars Ever Seen

Feb 20, 2024

Initially misidentified as a star, a distant quasar revealed itself as a voracious black hole, devouring a sun's-worth of matter daily. Read the article for more details.

NASA Reveals Plan To Prevent Apocalypse, Defend Earth Against Potentially Hazardous Asteroids

Feb 19, 2024

NASA collaborates with global astronomers to locate and monitor hazardous asteroids, ensuring a prepared public response in case of an impending strike. Read the article for more details.