Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life
Europa might not be the best place to look for alien life in the solar system after all.…
Giant sunspot that triggered recent solar ‘superstorm’ shot out nearly 1,000 flares and a secret X-rated explosion, record-breaking study reveals
A record-breaking study into a giant sunspot that triggered Earth’s biggest geomagnetic storm in more than two decades…
Very tough microbes may help us cement our future on Mars • The Register
Tough microbes able to survive extreme environments on Earth could be the key to constructing buildings to allow…
NATO Fears Russia Is Developing a New Space Weapon to Destroy Starlink Satellites
The Starlink network, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has become a crucial part of global satellite communications, especially…
Is Orion’s heat shield really safe? New NASA chief conducts final review on eve of flight.
Olivas is very credible on these issues. He was asked by the NASA leadership in late 2023, before…
Mars and Venus buzz the Beehive photo of the day for January 9, 2026
Skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere were in for a rare treat as two planets formed a recent conjunction…
Aurora chaser catches a fox basking in the glow of Finland’s legendary ‘fox fires’ (photos)
In Finnish folklore, the northern lights are created when a mythical fox races across the Arctic tundra, its…
Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on January 8, 2025
The Moon looks a little different each night as it moves through its cycle. Tonight, it’s in the…
Here are the major space events to look out for in 2026
Analysis: From a return to the moon to telescope launches, there’s plenty of exciting events to expect from…
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Is Shrinking, Is the Biggest Storm in Space on a Diet?
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, a storm that has captivated scientists for centuries, has shrunk to the smallest size…
Interplanetary science needs a commercial backbone
We are in an era where planetary science no longer depends on government missions. Commercial capabilities are mature…
Jupiter at opposition: See the ‘king of the planets’ outshine every star in the sky this weekend
This weekend brings a prime opportunity to see the biggest planet in the solar system shining at its…