Proof of Life on Mars? NASA Plans to Return Tantalizing Rover Samples to Earth by 2035
NASA says it has a dual approach plan to bring home potential proof of life on Mars by 2035 after updating its Mars Sample Return Mission.
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Nuclear Electric Propulsion Spacecraft Design Moves European Space Agency Closer to 2035 Launch
The European Space Agency is moving one step closer to launching a nuclear-electric propulsion system for deep space missions in 2035.
Scientists Unveil Haunting Soundscape of Mysterious 41,000-Year-Old Magnetic Field Reversal Event
For the first time, scientists have produced an eerie soundscape of a mysterious magnetic field reversal event that occurred on Earth 41,000 years ago.
SpaceX Launches Hera Planetary Defense Mission, Narrowly Escaping Hurricane Milton
SpaceX launched the European Space Agency's Hera mission on Monday to provide scientists with tools to prevent catastrophic cosmic impacts.
James Webb Space Telescope Creates Three-Dimensional Map of Planet’s ‘Puffed-Up’ Atmosphere
Astronomers have created a three-dimensional map of WASP_107b's 'puffed-up' atmosphere using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
What’s That in the Desert? ESA Satellite Captures Incredible Images of Iconic Event as Seen from Orbit
A satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured incredible images of an iconic annual event in the Black Rock Desert.
Interplanetary Spacecraft Designed to Scan Jupiter’s Moons for Life Passes Early Test by Confirming Habitability of Earth
The ESA's Juice mission designed to scan Jupiter's moons for signs of life has used those instruments to confirm Earth is habitable.
Biorepository on the Moon Could Preserve Genetic Material From Endangered Species, Researchers Say
An international team of scientists has proposed a unique idea to protect the Earth's endangered species: a biorepository on the Moon.
Mysterious ‘Scars’ of Mars Unveiled in Images of Massive Feature Captured by Mars Express Spacecraft
Striking new images obtained by the Mars Express spacecraft have revealed a massive scar on the surface of Mars.
Astrobiologist Makes ‘Improbable’ Find atop Massive Martian Volcanoes
An international research team led by a Brown astrobiologist says they've discovered something 'improbable' atop these Martian volcanoes.
Astronauts Take One “Giant Leap” for Space Travel With First 3D-Printed Metal Aboard the ISS
The European Space Agency has successfully produced the first 3D-printed metal aboard the International Space Station.
Euclid First Look: Stunning New Images From ESA Mission Reveal Billions of Mysterious Orphan Stars
The Euclid satellite mission has dispatched its first collection of scientific imagery, revealing a dazzling display of orphan stars.
The Mars Express Orbiter Just Captured This Eerie Phenomenon on the Red Planet
The Spiders of Mars? Or Something Else Entirely?
The Spiders of Mars? Or Something Else Entirely?
The ESA's Mars orbiter captured this eerie Martian phenomenon. Are those spiders? Or something even weirder?
Microgravity Environment Can Disturb Sleep Rhythms of Astronauts, New Study Says
New research suggests astronauts may have a hard time getting a good night's sleep while in a microgravity environment.
“Disturbing” Light Asymmetry Spotted on Exoplanet WASP-76b May Finally Have an Explanation
Astronomers say they may have finally unraveled the mystery of a disturbing light asymmetry observed on exoplanet WASP-76b.
Mystery Object That Crashed Through Roof of Florida Home Prompts NASA Investigation
An object that tore through the roof of a family home near Naples, Florida, last month is currently being investigated by NASA to determine its origins.
Speeding Space Object Spotted by NASA-Funded Sungrazer Project Marks a Major New Milestone
The NASA-funded Sungrazer Project has detected its 5,000th comet, the latest milestone in what has become one of the most successful programs of its kind.
Astronomers Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Spot Tiniest ‘Starquake’ Ever
An international team of astronomers studying orange dwarf stars has recorded the tiniest starquake, or stellar oscillation ever.
Astronomers Reveal the Largest Ever Three-Dimensional Map of the Known Universe
Data collected from quasars fueled by supermassive black holes helps create the first-ever three-dimensional map of the known universe.
New Cosmic Expansion Data Could Mean “We Have Misunderstood the Universe”, Nobel Prize Physicist Says
A Nobel Prize winning physicist studying cosmic expansion says that new astronomical data may mean we have misunderstood the universe.
Look: ESA’s ERS-2 Satellite Captured in Striking Images During Reentry into Earth’s Atmosphere
The ESA's ERS-2 satellite was captured in striking images during the spacecraft’s reentry into Earth’s atmosphere last month.
Starfield, Xbox, and the European Space Agency Are Giving Away a Real-Life Spacesuit
Starfield creator Bethesda Game Studios, Xbox, and the European Space Agency are giving away a customized spacesuit to whoever comes up with the best design.
Japanese Startup Testing Ground-Based Fusion Laser in Pioneering Effort to Combat Space Debris and Orbital Threats
A Japanese start-up is planning to test a ground-based fusion laser to combat the growing threat of space debris.
Hubble Space Telescope Reveals ‘Oddball’ Origins of Farthest and Weirdest Mysterious Radio Signal of Its Kind
A team of astronomers says they have found the unusual location of a rare cosmic event, which appears to be the farthest of its kind yet detected, with help from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Revolutionary Electrospray Propulsion System Powered by Nanotech May Be Ready to Power Small Spacecraft by the End of 2024
The ESA is producing a new electrospray propulsion system for small spacecraft that is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand.
The James Webb Space Telescope Has Changed Our View of the Cosmos in 2023. Here Are Some of This Year’s Best Images and Greatest Discoveries.
Here are some of the key discoveries made in 2023 by the James Webb Space Telescope that are expanding our view of the cosmos.
James Webb Space Telescope Spots ‘Unusual’ and ‘Enigmatic’ Features on Ice Giant Uranus
NASA has released stunning new imagery of the ice giant Uranus captured by its premiere space observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope.
Rare Transient Luminous Event Captured in Imagery During International Space Station Experiment
A rare transient luminous event was captured in imagery obtained during a recent experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
James Webb Space Telescope Has Spotted Something Hiding Behind a Luminous Object in the Perseus Dark Nebula
New imagery captured by the James Webb Space Telescope shows a glowing region around a young star and reveals a hidden surprise.
Look: Stunning First Euclid Telescope Images Unveil Stark Cosmic Beauty, as the ESA Embarks on Investigations of the Dark Universe
The ESA's stunning first Euclid telescope images offer an unprecedented glimpse at our universe, and clues to the nature of its dark side.
European Satellite Spots Mysterious Glow Coming From Mars
A mysterious glow coming from Mars was recently spotted by a European Space Agency satellite studying the red planet's atmosphere.
Eerie Cosmic Chorus Emerges in Detection of Unusual Plasma Phenomena from Solar System’s Fastest Planet
A phenomenon that scientists liken to a cosmic chorus of spacey chirps and whistles has been detected coming from Mercury for the first time.
James Webb Space Telescope Has Spotted Something Lurking in the Orion Nebula That “Shouldn’t Exist,” and They Come in Pairs
New images of the Orion Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed the existence of 150 free-floating objects once considered a scientific impossibility.
Mysterious Force Behind Cosmic Acceleration To Be Explored by New Joint NASA and ESA Effort
NASA and the ESA will team up to unravel the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic acceleration with the Roman and Euclid space telescopes.
The Hubble Tension: New Study Sheds Light on Puzzling Discrepancy in the Cosmic Expansion Rate
A new study may have revealed clues to understanding a long held cosmological puzzle, involving a discrepancy in the cosmic expansion rate of the universe.
A Space Enigma: Rare Celestial Object Defies Simple Classification, Resembles Three Distinct Phenomena
Like a celestial jack of all trades, Z 229-15 is many things all at once: an active galactic nucleus, a quasar and, a Seyfert galaxy.
Astronauts, Historians, Scientists, and Officials Convene to Discuss Stigmas Surrounding UAP
The International Symposium on UAP Research, a virtual event organized by the company Vertical Project Media, was held on October 16th, 2022.
Water on Mars? New Evidence for Liquid Water Beneath the Red Planet’s Polar Ice Caps
A brand new study significantly strengthens the case for lakes of liquid water beneath the polar ice caps of Mars.
Enigmatic “Phantom Galaxy” is Revealed in Stunning Images From Space Telescope Collaboration
Images of the "Phantom Galaxy" M74 are among the latest stunning efforts that combine data collected by Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes.
New Data from the Gaia Space Telescope is Helping Reveal the Secret Lives of Asteroids
The latest batch of data released from the Gaia Space Telescope is shedding new light on asteroid formation and distant galaxies.
How Does Spaceflight Affect the Brain?
There are different effects that spaceflight can have on the human body. From more exposure to radiation to...
NASA’s Roman Telescope to Directly Image Exoplanets
Program Will Narrow Gap to Directly Imaging Earthlike Exoplanets
Program Will Narrow Gap to Directly Imaging Earthlike Exoplanets
NASA is currently building the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope in hopes of directly imaging smaller and fainter exoplanets.
European Space Agency Issues Statement on Russia
Following a meeting of its member countries, the European Space Agency (ESA) has issued a formal statement regarding cooperation with Russia.
Into the Cosmic “Webb”: The Search for Interstellar Interlopers
The James Webb Space Telescope could do more than just give us glimpses of distant alien worlds; it may even help us spot a few interstellar visitors.
The James Webb Space Telescope: NASA’s Most Advanced Space Science Observatory Pursues the Unknown
This week, we look at the historic launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, the critical days ahead, and the discoveries it is expected to make.
Going Where No Telescope Has Gone: The James Webb Space Telescope Launches Tomorrow
The James Webb Telescope is set to launch on Christmas day, and it will usher in a new dawn in astronomy and astrophysics.
Could Black Holes Account for ‘Missing’ Dark Matter?
A new study proposes that black holes formed at the dawn of time may actually account for all...
New ESA Video Shows James Webb Nearing Launch
A new video from the European Space Agency (ESA) reveals the final steps currently being taken to prepare...
Huge Water Deposit Found in Mars “Grand Canyon”
A massive water deposit almost twice the size of Vermont has been discovered just beneath the surface of...
NASA Video Shows Mars Sample Return Making Progress
A new video released by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) highlights the various teams and equipment...