NASA and Japan’s XRISM Just Made an Unexpected Discovery in the Depths of Space
Published in the Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan on June 27, 2025, this international study marks…
Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on August 7, 2025
Wondering what you’re seeing when you look up at the moon tonight? Wonder no more, we’ve got all…
James Webb Space Telescope discovers evidence of a new planet
Peering deep into the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals a rich tapestry…
The evolution of multi-mission orbital vehicles
In this episode of Space Minds, host Jeff Foust moderates the panel “Evolution of Multi-Mission Orbital Vehicles” recorded…
Virgin Galactic Delays the Launch of Its Delta Spaceplane
The new age of space tourism hasn’t arrived quite yet. Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is delaying the launch…
Scientists Think They Have Found a Brand-New Mineral on Mars
Scientists have a fairly good idea of what Mars’ surface looks like. But exactly what that surface is…
‘Coral’ rocks found on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover
There might’ve been life on Mars after all. Although it resembles a coral typically found at the bottom…
The biggest black hole ever seen? Scientists find one with mass of 36 billion suns
About 5 billion light-years away from where you’re sitting, in one of the most massive galaxies on record,…
Rocket Lab eyes big defense opportunities with new acquisition
Rocket Lab is signaling to investors, yet again, that it’s more than “just” a rocket company. Rocket Lab’s…
Harvard scientist warns interstellar object blasting toward Earth ‘may come to save – or destroy us’
A Harvard astronomer is suggesting that an interstellar object nearing Earth could be an engineered object — rather…
Italy Signs Agreement with SpaceX for Starship Mars Mission
Credit: SpaceX The Italian space agency, ASI, has signed an agreement with SpaceX for an uncrewed mission to…
Trump moves to end NASA missions measuring carbon dioxide and plant health
The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and…