JAXA to launch tech demo satellites on Electron rockets
WASHINGTON — The Japanese space agency JAXA has selected Rocket Lab to launch a set of technology demonstration…
Uranus and Neptune may not be ‘ice giants’ after all, new research suggests
Astronomers have long called Uranus and Neptune the “ice giants” because models suggested that these outer planets’ interiors…
NGC 2775: This Galaxy Breaks The Rules Of “Galactic Evolution” And Baffles Astronomers
Human classification, from celestial bodies to living organisms, often starts with their morphology. Depending on how something looks,…
When And Where To See Two Comets After Dark
Topline After a year without any easily visible comets, two have arrived at once. On Tuesday, Oct. 14,…
$100,000 quadrillion asteroid Psyche may have volcanoes of molten metal to thank for its shiny appearance
The asteroid Psyche may have once had vents that spewed molten metal — but only if it is…
You Need to See This Bright New Comet Shine in the Night Sky This Month Before It Disappears for 1,000 Years
This year is a boom time for comets. Not only did we have the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS gracing…
Information could be a fundamental part of the universe – and may explain dark energy and dark matter
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Astronomers detect million-solar-mass object in distant universe
Astronomers have detected one of the darkest objects ever seen at a record cosmic distance—only with the assistance…
SpaceX’s Secret Investors Spark National Security Panic in Washington (and Lawmakers Want Answers)
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 SpaceX has taken investments from Chinese entities, causing concerns about national security. 💼 The…
1 to 2 Starlink satellites are falling back to Earth each day
Currently, there are 1 to 2 Starlink satellites falling back to Earth each day. Soon there will be…
SpaceX and Amazon’s Satellite Race Is Filling Orbit With Deadly Debris (and It’s Getting Worse)
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 SpaceX and Amazon are driving a massive increase in satellite launches, leading to more…
‘The universe has opened up for us’: meet the astro-ambassadors who welcome stargazers to the Himalayas | Global development
The snow-flecked peaks surrounding the village of Hanle are bathed in golden light as the sun sets. In…