Watch the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on March 3 with these free livestreams
Stargazers across the U.S. will be treated to a dramatic orbital display in the early hours of March…
This NASA technology meant for space now powers everyday life
For a very long time, space observation relied on CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors, including the Hubble Space Telescope.…
Astronomers Discover Massive Dying Stars Producing Dust Measured in Billionths of a Meter
A rare pair of massive stars is producing some of the smallest solid particles ever observed around such…
Dramatic changes observed in one of universe’s biggest stars – World
AN artist’s visualisation of the huge star, surrounded by a thick doughnut-shaped cloud of dust, and its blue…
After 53 years flying past Venus and Mars, an old Soviet probe came back as a “new” object in orbit — and nobody cheered yet
For a brief moment, Earth’s neighborhood in space had a new visitor. Tracking systems flagged it. Lists updated.…
Third time still not a charm: Space One cancels rocket launch
Japan’s Space One on Sunday canceled the launch of its third Kairos small rocket, putting a dent in…
Pluto has not completed a full orbit since its 1930 discovery
Astronomers have determined that on March 23, 2178, Pluto will finish its first full trip around the Sun…
The Sky Today on Saturday, February 28: Orion stands tall
Back to Article List The constellation Orion the Hunter is visible in the south after sunset this evening,…
Watch: Rocket Lab blasts off on hypersonic mission for US Department of War
‘That’s Not A Knife’ on the launch pad at LC-2. Photo: Supplied / Rocket Lab New Zealand-founded company…
Scientists Discover ‘Teenage’ Planetary System, Unlocking Secrets of Cosmic Growth
Astronomers have long been fascinated by the complex process of planetary system evolution, a journey that spans hundreds…
The Stars That Lit Up the Early Milky Way
Imagine trying to reconstruct the history of a city by studying only its oldest surviving buildings. You can’t…
NASA to send first Black, first female astronauts to moon
NASA is preparing to launch a mission to the moon — and it’s making history for more reasons…