Saturn’s rings may have come from two moons colliding
A new series of simulations from NASA and Durham and Glasgow universities could help us better understand the origin of Saturn’s rings. The research in …
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The first black hole ever photographed is actually spinning
In 2019, astronomers wowed the scientific world by capturing the first-ever image of a black hole. The image in question was of M87 (more scientifically …
James Webb spots thousands of Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe that shouldn’t exist
The Milky Way is an exceptional galaxy and home to our small slice of the cosmos. Despite the Milky Way’s long history, astronomers say that …
China wants to build an underground base on the moon
It’s no secret that China is trying to get a foothold in the cosmos. The nation’s Martian rover has already proven successful at discovering more …
NASA welcomes OSIRIS-REx and first Bennu asteroid samples to Earth
After over seven years journeying through space, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx has finally dropped off its first package to Earth. The asteroid-studying probe is currently headed back …
Don’t miss the last supermoon of 2023 this week
As we head into fall, the next few months are looking good for skywatchers. For starters, many are reporting that aurora levels will reach higher …
India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander missed its check-in
Back in early August, the Chandrayaan-3 mission captured a breathtaking video of the Moon as the spacecraft prepared to land on the lunar surface. Then, …
The Solar Orbiter is one step closer to solving a 65-year-old solar mystery
The European Space Agency may have finally taken a step towards solving a 65-year-old solar mystery that has left scientists scratching their heads for decades. …
Will the asteroid Bennu hit Earth in 2182? Here’s what you need to know
Over the past seven years, NASA scientists have been working hard on a mission known as OSIRIS-REx. The mission saw a small spacecraft interact with …
The Parker Solar Probe just flew right through a coronal mass ejection
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has been extremely busy over the past couple of years, becoming the first spacecraft to touch the Sun when it breached …
SpaceX has completed engine tests for the Artemis III Moon lander
NASA’s Artemis missions are some of the most exciting upcoming space missions that humanity has to look forward to. We still have a long way …
Archaeologists are losing it over Virgin Galactic’s latest spaceflight
Last week, Virgin Galactic completed yet another flight, sending three passengers and an instructor to the edge of space. But it wasn’t the living passengers …
NASA successfully generated oxygen on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has done the unthinkable. Or, at least, a small device on the rover has. According to a tweet and article shared by …
NASA’s Frank Rubio just broke the record for the longest U.S. space mission
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has broken the record for the longest U.S. space mission aboard the International Space Station. Rubio traveled to the ISS on …
Artemis III: Everything we know about NASA’s return to the Moon
This next decade will be a big one for space exploration, especially as we await the arrival of asteroid samples aboard NASA spacecraft and prepare …
James Webb snaps beautiful image of a young star’s outburst
The James Webb Space Telescope is a modern marvel, peering deep into the very ethers of the universe and seeing light from thousands of light-years …
Scientists observed an incredible phenomenon Einstein said we’d never see
Decades ago, Albert Einstein predicted gravitational lenses as part of his theory of general relativity. Another physicist at the time predicted that if the Earth …
NASA will release its UAP report this week
NASA will host a briefing this coming Thursday at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its new UAP report. The briefing will focus heavily on the …
Alien bodies were discovered in ancient mines, so-called UFO expert claims
A so-called UFO expert claims to have discovered alien corpses in an ancient mine in Cusco, Peru. The National Autonomous University of Mexico analyzed the …
Webb telescope spots carbon-based molecules on an ocean world
An ocean world first discovered in 2017 has provided new evidence that it may be closer to our world than previously thought. K2-18 b is …
This is your only chance to see a rare green comet for the next 400 years
Discovered in August of this year, the comet Nishimura is a very rare occurrence. The comet gives off a green coma and tail. The comet …
NASA’s highly anticipated Psyche mission finally has a launch date
Asteroid 16 Psyche is estimated to be worth $10,000 quadrillion. The asteroid was originally discovered by Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis in 1852 and has …
Researchers say 50 percent of black holes burp up star remains years later
A new study claims that approximately 50 percent of all black holes that consume stars will burp up star remnants years later. Astronomers say they …
India’s Pragyan rover goes to sleep following successful 2-week mission
It’s been over two weeks since India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft became the world’s first spacecraft to touch down at the southern lunar pole. Now, the nation’s …
This company wants to use bags to clean up space junk
A private company may have come up with an absolutely ingenious way to tackle the space junk problem by using giant space bags to catch …
James Webb captures hypnotic photos of the Whirlpool spiral galaxy
Located 27 million light-years away from Earth, the Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as M51 or NGC 5194, is a beautiful and unique-looking spiral galaxy. And …
Chinese rover found hidden structures beneath the Moon’s surface
In 2020, researchers used recordings from the Yutu-2 LPR recorder to map out the first 130 feet below the moon’s surface. Scientists have now mapped …
India’s Chandrayaan-3 rover is on the move
It took a few attempts, but India became the first nation to land a spacecraft at the Moon’s southern pole. Further, the Chandrayaan-3 rover is …
A newly discovered comet will come close to Earth next month – here’s how to see it
A comet discovered just this month is set to approach Earth in September. The comet, formerly known as Comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura, was first spotted …
India becomes first nation to land on Moon’s southern pole
This week, India became the first of all the nations in the current moon race to reach the coveted lunar south pole. India’s latest moon …
