Team confirms a fifth potentially habitable planet around L 98-59, a red dwarf 35 light-years away
This study exploits data from two ground-based telescopes: the Very Large Telescope (top left, credit: ESO/G. Hüdepohl) and…
NRO extends data contract with Hydrosat to leverage thermal infrared satellite imagery
WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has extended its contract with thermal imagery startup Hydrosat under the…
Alien world spotted – astronomers finally find the baby planet that’s carving spirals in the disc around a distant star
Astronomers may have caught a baby planet in the act of being born around a star, sculpting beautiful…
Why Earth is spinning faster than usual – and today is the 2nd-shortest day in history
Earth’s spin has been mysteriously speeding up for years, making July 22 one of the shortest on recordToday,…
NASA workers rebuke ‘rapid and wasteful changes’ at agency
CNN  — A group of 287 scientists and current and former NASA employees has issued a declaration lambasting…
It’s official – James Webb telescope to investigate an impossible planet that could contain methane, ammonia… and revolutionize science
Once again the James Webb Space Telescope has been set to study an extraordinary NASA discovery. This time,…
Perseids meteor shower: When and where to view the dazzling show in UAE
Stargazers in the UAE may catch an early glimpse of the Perseids meteor shower on Thursday, when moonless,…
Earth spinning faster makes today one of the shortest on record
The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) is constantly measuring the length of our days to…
This Moon Breakthrough Could End the $83,000 Water Problem in Space
A new technological breakthrough may bring a long-held ambition closer to reality: establishing a permanent human base on…
Astronomer’s interim CEO finds upside in viral Coldplay Kiss Cam moment
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin wonders if a couple is having an affair as he caught them on the…
With China, European Space Agency leaves politics to governments
The European Space Agency (ESA) has a comprehensive internal system in place to ensure that its collaboration with…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return
Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 during a news conference beginning at 10:40 a.m. EDT,…