Webb Detects Methane Gas on Dwarf Planet Makemake
Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have found evidence for gaseous methane on the distant dwarf…
1st known interstellar visitor ‘Oumuamua is an ‘exo-Pluto’ — a completely new class of object, scientists say
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Comet or Alien Spaceship? What We Know About 3I/Atlas
The eyes of every astronomer widened this year when an interstellar traveler was discovered in our solar system.…
Voyager 1 NASA probe continues mission 48 years later
In its 48th birthday month, here’s everything to know about the cosmic journey of Voyager 1 and its…
Nasa reveals four-person crew to simulate year-long Mars mission living in Texas capsule
Three men and one woman will enter the 158 sq m capsule at the US space agency’s Johnson…
China planning mission to strike asteroid, alter its orbit: Report
China is moving forward with plans for an ambitious planetary defense mission aimed at testing whether a spacecraft…
Duffy pushes back against testimony that NASA is falling behind China in lunar exploration
WASHINGTON — NASA’s acting administrator said he was “angry” after a predecessor told Congress the agency was behind…
Comet 3I/ATLAS seen with glowing tail by telescope
A ground telescope in Chile recently glimpsed the comet’s glowing tail, which observations reveal has steadily been growing…
NASA releases details on revised next phase of commercial space station development
WASHINGTON — NASA expects to spend up to $1.5 billion to support at least two companies to demonstrate…
China pulled off high-orbit refuelling and may beat US to moon, ex-space officials say
China appears to have pulled off not only the first satellite-to-satellite refuelling in geosynchronous orbit, but also the…
China designing mission to defend Earth from asteroids, top space researcher says
China is planning an advanced mission to strike an asteroid and alter its orbit with a spacecraft to…