Astronomers discover a cold lava planet that may resemble early Earth
Scientists have discovered a new planet that defies all expectations. It’s a lava world, but it’s also cold.…
On this day in space! Sept. 29, 1977: The Soviet Union’s Salyut 6 space station launches into orbit for long-duration spaceflights
On Sept. 29, 1977, the Soviet Union launched its Salyut 6 space station into orbit. This was the…
This suitcase-sized spacecraft could hear the universe before stars existed
A satellite no bigger than a small carry on suitcase could help scientists investigate one of the least…
Rogue black holes could wander the cosmos sharing the histories of their home galaxies
Most people never forget their first home, carrying their memories with them as they travel. New research suggests…
Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing
Photos taken using a microscope reveal the colorful, kaleidoscope-like crystal structure of a new NASA-made material that could…
Asteroid Bennu Came From an Unexpected Corner of the Solar System
Six years after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft reached out and snagged a sample from the asteroid Bennu, scientists may…
Poland’s Eycore secures first Earth images from flagship satellite
WARSAW, Poland — Polish space company Eycore has presented the first images of the Earth’s surface captured by…
The ice blasting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus is stranger than scientists realized
Saturn’s moon Enceladus is covered in ice, but beneath that frozen shell lies a global ocean. Near the…
Prototype to test world’s first wireless power transfer in space
Star Catcher Industries is preparing its Protostar spacecraft for a power-beaming test that could reshape how satellites receive…
Fire Cloud with a Pileus on Top
In summer 2026, scientists took to the air to intercept and study the towering, smoke-infused clouds that wildland…
APOD: 2026 September 29 – Sh2-188: The Shrimp Nebula
Explanation: What causes the swirl in the Shrimp Nebula? Its high speed is likely. What is sure is…
October’s Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing
Located within the constellation Perseus lies a star called Algol, also known as ‘Demon Star’ or ‘The Ghoul’.…