Plato aces space-like tests, keeping hunt for Earth-like worlds on track
Close-up of Plato’s cameras. Credit: European Space Agency The European Space Agency Plato mission has successfully completed a…
NASA Welcomes Jordan as 63rd Artemis Accords Signatory
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, becoming…
James Webb Space Telescope Captures Incredible Details of Buckyballs’ Cosmic Home
Astronomers at the University of Western Ontario have made an extraordinary discovery that could reshape our understanding of…
U.S. Navy Divers Reveal Rare Underwater Photo of Artemis’ Heat Shield, It Still in Perfect Condition
A striking image of the Artemis II heat shield, captured by US Navy divers, reveals the condition of…
See the Moon Occult Regulus for The Americas Saturday Night
*If skies are clear, observers across the Americas have a chance to spot a fine lunar occultation of…
This black hole is so massive its galaxy may never stabilize
One of the universe’s earliest known black holes may have outgrown its galaxy for good. New observations of…
Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars
The Curiosity rover has uncovered the most diverse array of organic molecules ever found on Mars, including seven…
ISS strapped moss to its hull for 283 days. A first step to greening other worlds
For 283 days, a humble moss clung to the skin of the ISS and refused to die. If…
Astronomers believe ‘otherworldly’ light seen in the sky linked to Chinese rocket launch
Astronomers believe an “otherworldly” light seen in the sky on Friday night is linked to a Chinese rocket…
Sam Bankman-Fried Highlights How His Early Bets In Anthropic, SpaceX, Cursor Could Have Skyrocketed If Not Liquidated
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NASA gets its largest 777 research aircraft for Earth science missions
Most Boeing 777s spend their lives shuttling passengers between global hubs. But one specific triple-seven just touched down…
Astrobotic’s Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test
Space startup Astrobotic put its rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) to the test for the first time, demonstrating…