Astronomers find the first atmosphere on a rocky world in the habitable zone
Astronomers have reached a major turning point in the search for life beyond Earth by detecting an atmosphere…
Galaxy cluster’s magnetic field reconstructed for 1st time with record-breaking astronomy map
For the first time, astronomers have reconstructed the magnetic field of an entire cluster of galaxies, from its…
In Space, Magnets Could Unlock Acceleration Without Rocket Fuel
Y’alax/Shutterstock One of the primary limiting factors for…
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers are about to peak
The last week of July 2026 is a meteor shower lover’s dream. Not one but two meteor showers…
Giant, milky-green vortex swirls across massive ‘cryptodepression’ lake in Southern Europe — Earth from space
QUICK FACTS Where is it? Lake Skadar, Montenegro and Albania [42.201087364, 19.303135741] What’s in the photo? A giant,…
IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japan’s multi-sensor constellation
TAMPA, Fla. — Japan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its…
In 1977, NASA launched two probes designed to last five years. Voyager 1 and 2 are now the only human-made objects in interstellar space, still operating, still transmitting, funded by a team of engineers some of whom have worked on the mission for nearly 50 years
NASA launched Voyager 2 on 20 August 1977 and Voyager 1 on 5 September. The spacecraft were built…
Earth’s magnetic shield slows the solar wind hitting the Moon
The Moon has been getting pelted by solar wind for billions of years, but here’s what nobody could…
The Moon Confirms a Young Universe
Just about a week ago, we hosted Astronaut Encounter 2 at the Ark Encounter with three Christian astronauts,…
SpaceX AI Pentagon Deal Could Challenge Microsoft, Amazon – SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX)
According to The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk‘s SpaceX and the Pentagon are discussing a leasing agreement under…
A High-Definition Cinematic Video Relives NASA’s Artemis II Mission — Colossal
Between April 1 and 10 of this year, NASA’s Artemis II mission made history as four astronauts flew…
Astronomers Find Omega Centauri’s First Stellar-Mass Black Hole
After decades of searching, astronomers have pinpointed the first of an estimated 10,000 stellar-mass black holes thought to…