Space Debris Is Growing Out of Control!
A recent event involving a Russian satellite, the Luch/Olymp, which appears to have disintegrated in orbit, has raised…
Will a Moon collision send fireballs to Earth?
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Will a Moon collision send fireballs to Earth? Astronomers have confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4…
This Giant Star Fooled the Entire Astronomy World, Here’s What’s Really Going On
Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, WOH G64 is a red supergiant and one of the most luminous,…
China Makes Major Advancements in Space Mining Technologies
China is accelerating its efforts in space exploration by enhancing research into space mining technologies. This move is…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Observes Something Unexpected at the Edge of Cosmic Dawn
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted the earliest galaxy ever recorded, originating from only 280 million years…
Attacking the Space — how data revolutionised rugby
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
A planet parade comes to town
February: it’s a short month, and it’s also relatively short on stargazing highlights. Still, patient stargazers will be…
SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers
SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to launch a constellation of up to 1…
NASA Says Europa Is Covered by a Thick Icy Shell
Jupiter’s moon, Europa, has long fascinated scientists. They believe it’s covered in a massive salty ocean, holding almost…
Resurrecting Ancient Enzymes in NASA’s Search for Life Beyond Earth
NASA-supported scientists have resurrected an enzyme first used by organisms on Earth 3.2-billion years ago and, in the…
Blue Origin is pausing its space tourist flights to work on lunar landers for NASA
Blue Origin plans to put a focus on the development of its human lunar capabilities, so it won’t…
Scientists discover molecule in space that hints at origin of life
Scientists have discovered the largest organic molecule containing sulfur — a key ingredient for life — ever identified…