Mars Sample Return Mission Faces Trouble as NASA's JPL Lets Go of 530 Employees

Medicine & Technology Feb 07, 2024

With the recent layoffs in the Jet Propulsion Lab and cost-cutting efforts, NASA's Mars Sample Return mission faces great trouble. Read to learn more.

JWST's Glimpse into the Future: Predicting Solar System's Fate through Exoplanet Observations

Feb 07, 2024

James Webb Space Telescope discovered two exoplanets orbiting dead stars, offering a unique glimpse into post-solar system dynamics. Read the article for more details.

NASA Juno Spacecraft Snaps Shots of Jupiter's Volcanically Active Io Moon

Feb 06, 2024

NASA's Juno spacecraft, which is currently in an extended mission phase, was able to snap pictures of Jupiter's own Io moon. Read to learn more.

Chickpeas Grown on Moondust For the First Time, Unlocking Doors to Food Production For Lunar Missions in the Future

Feb 05, 2024

For the first time, researchers were able to grow chickpeas from moondust mixed with soil fungi and vermicompost. Read to learn more.

Illuminated Venus Remains Bright at Morning Sky; Catch It Before It Disappears in Dawn Light

Feb 05, 2024

The planet will remain visible in the morning sky and eventually get lost in dawn light. Read to learn more.

Hubble Space Telescope Captures the Cosmic Beauty of a Spiral Galaxy With an Active Black Hole

Feb 05, 2024

Check out the space image of the week showcasing the ESO 420-G013, a face-on spiral galaxy boasting a nearly perfect round disk and a luminous black hole at its core.

Cosmic Umbrella? Scientists Are Trying To Block Sun To Cool Earth, Overcome Climate Change

Feb 04, 2024

Scientists are thinking of sending a massive umbrella to space in order to cool the Earth and block the Sun. Read to learn more.

International Space Station Captures Mesmerizing Golden Airglow Above Earth's Horizon

Feb 02, 2024

An astronaut's recent capture from the International Space Station showcases Earth's breathtaking golden airglow, unveiling the radiant beauty of our planet. Check it out in this article.

890-Feet Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Is Approaching Earth; NASA Reassures There Is No Risk of Collision

Feb 01, 2024

A 'potentially hazardous' asteroid, as big as a football stadium, will pass Earth at 1,770,000 miles on Friday, February 2. Read the article to learn more details.

Over 15,600lbs of Human-Made Space Junk Piling Up on Mars in the Past 53 Years, New Map Reveals

Jan 31, 2024

Despite never landing on Mars, humans litter the Red Planet with 15,694lbs of space debris, including defunct spacecraft, drill bits, and discarded equipment since 1971. Read the article to learn more details.

Hayabusa2 Mission Yields Discovery of 'Cometary Organic Matter' in Ryugu Samples, Unveiling Insights into Earth's Origins

Jan 31, 2024

Japan's Hayabusa2 mission collected Ryugu asteroid samples, uncovering cometary organic matter, shedding light on solar system evolution. Continue reading for more details.

Next-Gen Telescopes To Analyze Exoplanet Atmospheres for Biosignatures That Can Provide Evidence for Extraterrestrial Life

Jan 30, 2024

Recent research shows that next generation telescopes may detect extraterrestrial life by analyzing atmospheres of nearby exoplanets for biosignatures. Read the article for more details.

Galactic Surprise: Scientists Found New Red Giant Stars in the Galaxy's Heart, Rewriting the Stellar Element Recycling Narrative

Jan 29, 2024

Astronomers uncover 'old smokers' and erupting protostars in a decade-long survey of a billion Milky Way stars, redefining stellar classifications. Continue reading to learn more.

Japan Reconnects With SLIM Spacecraft Nine Days After Lunar Landing, Overcoming Technical Setback With Successful Communication Restoration

Jan 29, 2024

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' spacecraft regains power nearly 9 days after outage, thanks to solar charge; panels now generate electricity. Read the article for more details.

Moonquakes, Landslides Due to Moon Shrinking Could Impact Artemis Astronauts' Lunar Landing Site, Geologists Warn

Jan 29, 2024

In light of the Artemis III mission, geologists express worries of how moonquakes and lunar landslides could impact lunar landings. Read to learn more.