Planetary Defence Spacecraft Captures New Images of Mysterious Martian Moon Deimos During Flyby
New images of the mysterious Martian moon Deimos were captured when the Hera mission activated its instruments past Earth for the first time.
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DARPA Wants to Build Giant Space Structures Using Living Organisms
DARPA wants space structures that are grown rather than built, and the building blocks for these new structures are living organisms.
NASA’s “Blue Ghost” Lunar Lander Captures New Close-Up Images of the Moon’s Surface
The first images of lunar lander engine thruster stirring up moon dust were captured during the successful Blue Ghost descent.
Scientists Reveal New Method of Harnessing “Hidden” Data to Track Earth Changes with Starlink Satellites
Repurposing existing satellite data to observe Earth's changes may open a floodgate of new climate and gravitational field data.
Black Holes May Evolve Into White Holes “Where Time Begins,” Groundbreaking Theory Suggests
A radical new theory suggests that black holes can transition into white holes that eject matter, light, and time back into the universe.
More Than 100 New “Irregular” Moons Orbiting Saturn Have Been Discovered by Astronomers
Harvard astronomers have announced the discovery of over 100 previously undiscovered moons orbiting the planet Saturn.
This Primordial Galaxy’s Surprising Chemistry is Upending Our Thinking on Star Formation
Astronomers have found an unexpectedly bright and chemically complex galaxy from the first 300 million years of the universe's existence.
Astronomers Have Located the Source of Strange Long-Period Radio Pulses Coming from Deep Space
Strange radio pulses have been traced to their origin, a white dwarf and red dwarf binary pair, solving a cosmic radio mystery.
NASA Successfully Launches SPHEREx Misson to Search the Cosmos for the Ingredients for Life
NASA has announced the successful launch of the SPHEREx astrophysics observatory to search the cosmos for the ingredients for life.
Mysterious Kuiper Belt Object May Hold Key to Solving the ‘3-Body Problem’
Astronomers have discovered what they believed to be a rare stable trio of gravitationally bound Kuiper Belt objects, offering new clues to the enduring "3-body problem."
Cosmic Anomaly at the Center of the Milky Way Could Reveal the Secrets of an Invisible Universe
New research proposes a theory to explain a mysterious anomaly at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy and revealing a new form of dark matter.
Intuitive Machines Lunar Lander in Trouble as Engineers Rush to Salvage Mission after Moon Landing Mishap
The Intuitive Machines lunar lander is in trouble after a botched landing, with the company rushing find it's condition and orientation.
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes Midflight in Second Major Setback for Musk’s Mars Plans
SpaceX saw setbacks on Thursday after the eighth test flight of one of its Starship rockets ended in flames.
Unprecedented Nova Eruption Reveals Extreme Heat and Mysterious Silicon Signature
A shockingly bright Nova explosion occurred right on cue, but its brilliance and strange chemical signature baffled astronomers.
“They’re Enigmas.” Scientists Perplexed by Mysterious Martian Stones That Hint at Possibility of Life
Ancient Mars may have been warmer, wetter, and weirder than expected, according to an discovery made by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover.
“Every Day Could Be Our Last.” Voyager Instruments Shut Down as Iconic Spacecraft Continue Farthest-Ever Journey from Earth
NASA plans to disable instruments on its iconic Voyager probes to extend the missions of the two farthest human-made objects from Earth.
Blue Origin’s All-Female Crew: Exploring the Emotional Impact of Looking Back at Earth from Space
With the announcement of Blue Origin's all-female crew for the upcoming NS-31 mission, we explore the profound emotional and psychological impact of space travel on astronauts.
Is Solar Activity Driving Earthquakes? New Research Suggests a Correlation Between the Sun and Seismic Events
Japanese scientists have discovered new significant correlations between solar activity and earthquakes, according to recent research.
2,700-Year-Old Meteorite Jewelry Unearthed in Poland Reveals Ancient Connection to the Cosmos
New research has revealed artifacts recovered from ancient Polish burial sites included pieces forged from rare extraterrestrial iron.
Star Trek-Style Life Detector Successfully Finds Microbial Life in Mars Rock Analogue
A Star Trek-style life signs detector has successfully detected ancient microbial life in gypsum rocks similar to rocks on Mars.
Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2: NASA’s Latest Missions Target Moon’s Mysterious South Pole
NASA’s latest technology advances are on their way to the Moon, poised to answer lingering questions ahead of the next crewed lunar landing.
Microbial Research Aboard the International Space Station Suggests Astronauts Need to Get Their Hands Dirty
The International Space Station may be too clean for astronauts' own good, allowing hostile microbiota to flourish.
Planetary Defense Experts Issue Update on Worrisome “City-Killer” Asteroid 2024 YR4
A near-Earth asteroid discovered by astronomers late last year that showed a rising potential for colliding with Earth has been downgraded, according to planetary defense experts.
Was Mars ‘Rusted’ by Water? Scientists Uncover New Clues to the Red Planet’s Iconic Color
Ancient Martian water may have played a crucial role in shaping the Red Planet’s crimson landscape, new findings suggest.
Lockheed Martin’s New Missile Tracking Spacecraft Aim to Defend U.S. Against Foreign Hypersonic Threats
Lockheed Martin spacecraft will support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, tracking threats in the hypersonic missile arms race.
New Data Increases Chances of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Collision With Earth in 2032. Should We Be Worried?
NASA has just increased the likelihood that the asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit the Earth on December 22, 2032, to 3.1%.
Physicists Uncover Evidence of Two Opposing Arrows of Time in the Quantum Realm
Physicists at the University of Surrey have uncovered evidence suggesting that, at the quantum level, time does not have a single, forward direction but instead can emerge in two opposing directions.
Plasma Rocket Engine Breakthrough Unveiled as New Russian Prototype Aims for Faster Space Travel
A prototype electric plasma rocket engine capable of significantly increasing thrust and efficiency has been unveiled by Russian scientists.
Are We Alone? Intelligent Life May Be More Common Than We Thought, New Penn State Study Suggests
Is life as rare as we once believed? A new Penn State study suggests that intelligent life is more likely than previously thought.
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Stunning Secrets of Disc HH 30, Offering a Rare Glimpse at Planet Formation
Webb Telescope captures stunning new images of HH 30, revealing a dynamic protoplanetary disc where planets form.
DARPA Program Plans to Build Massive Structures in Orbit with Paradigm-Shifting Technology
DARPA is testing new in-space manufacturing techniques that could enable the construction of massive, mass-efficient structures in orbit.
Exploring the Universe’s True Shape: New Study Proposes Challenges to the Cosmological Principle
A new study proposes a way to use weak gravitational lensing data to test the long-held Cosmological Principle of the universe.
The Mystery of Water—and Potentially Life—on Ancient Mars May Have Just Been Solved
Harvard scientists studying the mystery of water and life on ancient Mars believe they may have finally found a solution.
Meteorites Provide Clues to Mystery of Missing Elements on Earth and Mars
New research on meteorites may finally hold the answers to why Earth and Mars suffer from a mysterious absence of specific elements.
Resurrected NASA Spacecraft Makes an Unexpected Discovery in the Aftermath of an Aurora-Inducing Solar Storm
Scientists reveal the discovery of two new temporary radiation belts encircling the Earth created by a massive solar storm in May 2024.
Researchers Pour Cold Water on Attempts to Detect Aqueous Alien Life on Enceladus as New Difficulties Emerge
New research suggests that Enceladus’ subsurface ocean may trap signs of life in deep layers for thousands of years, making it unlikely that NASA’s planned plume samples will provide clear evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.
Could Microbial Movement Help Scientists Unlock the Mystery of Life on Mars?
Chemotaxis, a process for chemically inducing movement in an organism, may be a crucial tool in the search for extraterrestrial life, German researchers say.
Could a Bennu-Sized Asteroid Wipe Out Humanity? New Study Reveals Shocking Aftermath of Impact
New research reveals the shocking aftermath following the impact of Bennu-like asteroid on Earth.
NASA Launching ‘Blue Ghost’ Spacecraft to Investigate Mysterious Domes on the Moon
NASA is working with Firefly Aerospace to construct the Blue Ghost 3 mission to investigate mysterious moon domes.
Odd Flickering Observed on the Sun May Offer Early Warning for Dangerous Solar Flares
Researchers have made a potentially crucial breakthrough in solar science that could help predict solar flares with greater precision.
Newly Discovered Exoplanet Tests The Extremes Of Habitability With Oblong Orbit
An exoplanet super-Earth's unusual orbit through hot and cold conditions tests the limits of tolerability for any known lifeforms.
Asteroid Bennu Samples Reveal Big Surprise Involving Building Blocks of Life
NASA scientists discovered a plethora of precursors to life on the asteroid Bennu, demonstrating the importance of Earthbound sample-return missions.
Over 200 Newly Discovered Structures on the Far Side of the Moon Suggest Recent Activity
A scientific analysis of newly discovered structures on the dark side of the moon suggests relatively recent activity.
NASA’s Four PUNCH Spacecraft Nearing Launch to Investigate This Phenomenon
NASA's four PUNCH spacecraft have arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base and are preparing for a February launch.
Did Wernher von Braun Actually Predict Elon Musk Would Rule Mars Over 70 Years Ago?
Did famed German-American aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun actually predict Elon Musk would rule Mars? The answer might surprise you.
Asteroid or Artifact? How a Tesla Roadster Caused a Cosmic Misidentification
Avi Loeb shares the story of how a Tesla Roadster had some astronomers convinced for a time that they had discovered a new asteroid.
Mysterious Object Orbiting Earth May Have Come from the Moon, Investigation Reveals
An unusual looking 33-foot-long object discovered orbiting Earth last year may have come from a surprising place.
Could an Alien Signal Reach Earth by 2029? Scientists Say It’s Still a Possibility
Predictions about when we might discover an alien signal from an intelligent civilization remain accurate, according to scientists.
Fast Radio Burst Traced to Mysterious “Dead Galaxy” in a First of Its Kind Discovery
The mystery of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) is more diverse than previously known after rapid emissions unexpectedly come from an ancient dead galaxy.
James Webb Space Telescope Just Spotted Something Astronomers Have Never Seen in our Solar System
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope and advanced computer models have classified a type of planet unlike any in our solar system.