NASA’s Hubble Spots Runaway Black Hole Devouring a Star 600 Million Light-Years From Earth
A traveling black hole stalking the cosmos for stellar prey recently revealed itself by shredding a star in a radioactive burst.
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Soviet-Era Kosmos 482 Space Probe Will Fall to Earth This Week—But Will It Burn Up During Re-Entry?
A Soviet space probe, stranded in Earth’s orbit for 53 years, is set to re-enter the atmosphere this week. And it may not burn up on re-entry.
NASA’s IXPE Solves Mystery of X-Ray Emissions from Supermassive Black Hole
A supermassive black hole, blazar BL Lacertae, has finally revealed how these cosmic features generate X-rays thanks to NASA's IXPE.
James Webb Telescope Unveils Secrets of Small, Mysterious Planets That “Don’t Exist in Our Solar System.”
For the first time, astronomers have used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to peer through the thick haze of a sub-Neptune planet’s atmosphere, offering new clues about one of the universe’s most mysterious and common types of worlds.
What’s That? NASA’s Curiosity Rover Spots Weird “Honeycomb” and “Waffle” Patterns on Mysterious Martian Rocks
NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered odd polygonal fractures on the Martian surface that resemble honeycombs or waffle-like patterns.
ESA’s Gaia Mission Unveils a Stellar Mystery, and Astronomers “Haven’t Found Anything Quite Like It Before”
The Gaia star surveyor has identified strange behavior in a group of stars rushing to escape their birthplace, unlike any others observed.
Infrasound Technology Proves Critical for Planetary Defense Against Threats from Outer Space
A Sandia National Laboratories scientist has demonstrated how infrasound technology can improve planetary defense against threats from space.
Astronomers Solve 20-Year Mystery of Magnetar Flare, Revealing the Source of Our Universe’s Gold
Magnetar flares produce gold, platinum, and other heavy elements in our galaxy, says new research on a strange cosmic flash over 20 years ago.
Scientists Discover Super-Earths Are Surprisingly Common Across the Galaxy
Exoplanet super-Earths are more prevalent in the universe than earlier research predicated according to international scientists.
Astronomers Learn Something “Very Surprising” While Studying the Mysterious Asteroid Vesta
Vesta, the strange object in our solar system that has long fascinated astronomers isn't what it appears according to new research.
New Webb Telescope Findings Bring Black Hole Mysteries and the Hidden Side of Star Formation into Focus
New data from the MIRI EGS Galaxy and AGN (MEGA) survey showcases the power of the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared imaging capabilities.
NASA is Firing a Hybrid Rocket into Simulated Moon Dust to Help Plan for Artemis Lunar Landings
NASA researchers at Huntsville are conducting research to ensure that landings on potentially unstable lunar surface proceed reliably.
China Launches Three Astronauts to the Tiangong Space Station
China has launched three astronauts into space to head to the Chinese Tiangong space station to replace the existing crew onboard.
Astronomers Spot Previously Invisible Object Near Our Solar System After Realizing It Was Glowing
Astronomers finally spotted a previously 'invisible' object near our solar system when they realized it was actually glowing in the dark.
“They Will Act as Lighthouses in Space.” China Saves Off-Course Satellites Using Gravity Slingshot After Launch Failure
China rebounded from a failed March 2024 space mission by saving two off-orbit satellites through a novel navigation technique.
Orbilander Mission Revamp Brings NASA Closer to Finding Life on Saturn’s Mysterious Moon Enceladus
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Team X is suggesting major changes to the proposed Orbilander mission to Enceladus.
James Webb Space Telescope Eyes Mysterious Objects at the Edge of the Solar System
Researchers studying mysterious objects at the edge of the solar system with the James Webb Space Telescope find origin of life clues.
Tracks Spotted Across the Martian Landscape by NASA Orbiter Reveal a Red Planet “Curiosity”
New photos captured by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) reveal the first known imagery of the intrepid Curiosity rover in transit.
New Findings Cast Doubt on Spectral Evidence of Life on Distant Exoplanet K2-18b
New analysis casts doubt on potential biosignatures detected in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b that could indicate the presence of life.
Newly Analyzed Satellite Scans of the Deepest Lunar Craters Reveal ‘Chilling’ Results
Scientists taking a new look at the deepest lunar craters have found 'chilling' results that could dramatically affect future moon colonies.
Experimental Phoenix-1 Spacecraft Makes Successful Maiden Spaceflight
Commercial space carrier Atmos Space Cargo has announced the successful launch, orbit and reentry of its PHOENIX 1 spacecraft.
A Green Fireball Exploded Above Australia, Shocking Residents and Raising Questions
A green fireball brighter than the full moon surprised Australians with a massive bang Monday night, leaving questions about what occurred.
SETI Expands the Search for Extraterrestrial Life to a Community Scientists
The SETI Institute is bringing the search for extraterrestrial life to a broader group of budding scientists with new hands-on opportunities.
NASA’s TESS Spots Evaporating Planet in Death Spiral That’s Producing a Comet-Like Tail
A distant exoplanet is quickly disintegrating 140 light-years from Earth, spotted by MIT astronomers through NASA's TESS mission.
The NRO and the U.S. Space Force Just Conducted Another Secret Launch
On Sunday, the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) conducted another secret launch of a classified payload.
NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Had a Weird Close Encounter During Recent Asteroid Flyby, New Images Reveal
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft captured the most detailed images yet of an oddly shaped asteroid during its recent flyby.
Skiing the Red Planet? New Evidence Suggests Ancient Mars Experienced Snow and Rain
A new analysis by UC Boulder geologists suggests the ancient Mars landscape was formed by falling precipitation, including rain and snow.
Strange Desert Markings Resembling “Mysterious Writing” Spotted by Cameras on the International Space Station
Strange markings that resemble writing were recently spotted in the Tunisian desert by cameras aboard the International Space Station.
Curiosity Uncovers Evidence of Ancient Martian Carbon Cycle That May Have Sustained Life
NASA's Curiosity rover has found new evidence that Mars once had a working carbon cycle in its ancient past.
James Webb Space Telescope Breakthrough Reveals “Compelling” New Evidence of Long-Hidden Black Hole in Galaxy M83
Compelling evidence of a long-sought black hole at the center of the galaxy M83 has been unveiled using the James Webb Space Telescope.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Is Investigating a Mysterious Dark Stone of “Uncertain” Origin
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered a dark-colored stone with unusual features that “may have originated from elsewhere.”
New ‘Spinning Universe’ Theory Could Explain a Decades-Old Cosmological Mystery
The entire universe may be rotating, like its individual parts do, potentially explaining the “Hubble tension,” which perplexes scientists.
International Space Station to Receive “Rock Star” Tool That Could Aid in Search for Extraterrestrial Life
The International Space Station is preparing for the launch of ELVIS, a tool that could aid the search for extraterrestrial life
“New and Intriguing” Mars Discoveries Made by NASA’s Perseverance Rover are “All We Had Hoped for and More”
Mars's Jezero Crater is offering scientists a treasure trove of intriguing new findings that may hide clues to the Martian past.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots the First Potential Signs of Life Outside our Solar System
Cambridge astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the first potential sign of life on another planet.
NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Gears Up for Its Second Asteroid Flyby
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is set to fly by the asteroid Donaldjohanson on April 20 in a key rehearsal for its primary mission to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids.
‘Sunbird’ Nuclear Rocket Revealed in New Video Offers a Look at the Radical Future of Space Exploration
The future of interplanetary travel is looking brighter, thanks to the new Sunbird nuclear-powered rocket designed by Pulsar Fusion.
A Long-Dormant Supermassive Black Hole Has Awakened, and It’s Doing Something Extreme and Unusual
A supermassive black hole that scientists have nicknamed "Ansky" is now awake after a long dormant period, emitting powerful X-ray flares.
Historic All-Female Blue Origin Flight Draws Praise, Backlash Over Celebrity Focus and Safety Concerns
The first all-female crewed spaceflight in over 60 years concluded safely on Monday as the Blue Origin NS-31 mission touched down.
James Webb Space Telescope Captures a Planet Being Consumed by Its Star for the First Time, with Unexpected Results
The James Webb Space Telescope's MIRI instrument has captured the final moments of a planet's existence, unexpectedly revealing that the object descended into its host star rather than being engulfed by it as it grew.
Hidden Galaxies Could “Break All of our Current Models” of Galactic Evolution, Astronomers Say
Hidden galaxies offering a glimpse into the past could reveal previously unknown secrets of the universe, challenging current models.
Death by Dark Energy? A Cosmic Game of Russian Roulette
Call it cosmic Russian roulette: Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb outlines a possible cosmic doomsday scenario involving dark energy.
Life on Titan? Scientists Are Rethinking Whether Alien Life Could Thrive on Saturn’s Mysterious Icy Moon
A new study challenges past optimism scientists have expressed about whether life could exist on Saturn's moon Titan.
“Fiendish” Martian Dust Devils Dancing on the Red Planet Engage in Cannibalism as NASA’s Perseverance Rover Looks On
New images captured by NASA's Perseverance rover reveals a Martian dust devil as it "cannibalizes" another of its kind.
In the Search for Extraterrestrial Life, This Surprising Result May Bring us Closer to a Groundbreaking Discovery
"What if extraterrestrial life is not found?" international researchers ask, seeking to understand how negative results could aid future work.
A Chorus of Stars 2,700 Light-Years Away is “Singing,” and Scientists Are Listening
Stars 2,700 light years away are singing a song that researchers are listening to, uncovering stellar evolution.
Doomed Binary Star System to Produce Brilliant Explosion in the Distant Future
A binary star system about 150 light years from Earth, right on our cosmic doorstep, is on track to collide as a type 1a supernova.
Threat of War in Space Rises as U.S. General Outlines Plans to “Militarize” Low Earth Orbit
The possibility of the world's first war in space appears to be increasing after recent comments by the Chief of the U.S. Space Force.
Scientists Have Found Something on the Moon That Could Help Power Future Lunar Bases
A moon dust based solar cell developed by German scientists may be the answer to powering a human lunar base with local resources.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots the “Dawn” of the Universe Becoming Transparent
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope to look back in time have found the earliest evidence of the universe becoming transparent.