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Climate change may reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit in space
MIT aerospace engineers have found that greenhouse gas emissions are changing the environment of near-Earth space in ways that, over time, will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably...
NASA's Webb Peers Deeper into Mysterious Flame Nebula
The Flame Nebula, a star-forming region in the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, has a long history of observation from telescopes such as NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. However, the smallest stars...
NASA wants your help designing its Artemis II mascot
NASA is seeking submissions for a new zero gravity indicator (ZGI) that will accompany the Artemis II astronauts on their upcoming trip around the moon. But if you think you need an...
Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 binocular review
Providing a closer look at the stars, galaxies and nebulas on a budget, these astronomy binoculars are a great first pair to start your stargazing journey.
Hera asteroid mission’s Mars flyby
Video: 00:01:36 On Wednesday 12 March 2025 ESA’s Hera spacecraft for planetary defence performs a flyby of Mars. The gravity of the red planet shifts the spacecraft’s trajectory towards its final destination of...
'Sloshing' from celestial collisions solves mystery of how galactic clusters stay hot
The XRISM collaboration has discovered flows of hot gas in the core of the Centaurus Cluster. By comparing state-of-the-art X-ray measurements from the XRISM satellite with numerical simulations, they showed...
Astronomers find potential new class of icy interstellar objects
A trio of astronomers with the University of Tokyo and Niigata University has discovered a possible new class of interstellar object. In their study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, Takashi...
NASA’s Webb Peers Deeper into Mysterious Flame Nebula
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Look: Bradley Cooper guest stars in 'Righteous Gemstones' premiere
Bradley Cooper had a surprise guest starring role in the Season 4 premiere of "The Righteous Gemstones" on Sunday, setting the tone for the final season of HBO's hit comedy.
Watch live: Images from Hera’s Mars flyby
Join us live for a star-studded event this Thursday, as scientists working on ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence release the mission’s first scientific observations beyond the Earth-Moon system, following...
Saucer-like 'Winnebago' space capsule lands in Australia — marking 1st for commercial space industry
Varda Space Industries' W-2 space capsule reentered Earth's atmosphere and touched down in the Australian outback last month, becoming the first commercial spacecraft to land Down Under.
JWST explores enigmatic mid-infrared rings in planetary nebula NGC 1514
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have observed enigmatic rings in the planetary nebula NGC 1514, visible in the mid-infrared band. Results of the new observations, published Feb....
With stuck Boeing Starliner astronauts waiting, SpaceX Crew-10 arrives to Kennedy Space Center
The return to Earth of Boeing's Starliner astronauts stuck on the International Space Station inched closer as their replacements arrived to Florida for their relief flight this week.
Moon Mascot: NASA Artemis II ZGI Design Challenge
Will you design the zero gravity indicator (ZGI) that accompanies the Artemis II mission around the Moon? If your design is one of the most compelling and resonates with the global community...
ESA’s pioneering Biomass satellite arrives at launch site
Marking another step towards new insights into Earth’s forests and their role in the carbon cycle, ESA’s groundbreaking Biomass satellite has arrived at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, to be...
These mysterious objects born in violent clashes between young star systems aren't stars or planets
Mysterious planetary mass objects that wander the cosmos alone could be created when young star systems clash. They aren't planets or stars, but are in a cosmic class of their...
Ariane 6 takes flight for the second time
Europe’s newest rocket, Ariane 6, took flight for the second time from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 13:24 local time on 6 March (16:24 GMT, 17:24 CET). This was the first...
Qatar calls for Israel to come under international nuclear weapons treaty
Qatari officials have called on international leaders to bring Israel's nuclear facilities under the watch of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
A private mission to Venus aims to look for signs of life
If successful, Morning Star would be the first private mission to another planet and the first in over 30 years to directly measure Venus’s clouds.
The universe’s first supernovas probably produced water
Water may have formed less than 200 million years after the Big Bang, suggesting some conditions for life existed far earlier than previously thought.
Citizen scientists make cosmic discoveries with a global telescope network
On balconies and in backyards, Wi-Fi–enabled telescopes are connecting astronomy enthusiasts across six continents.
The Milky Way’s black hole is constantly bubbling
The disc of plasma surrounding the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way is constantly emitting flares both large and small.
Juno reveals dozens of lava lakes on Jupiter’s moon Io
NASA’s Juno spacecraft identifies over 40 enormous lava lakes on Io, shedding light on the extreme volcanism sculpting Jupiter’s moon.
Two privately-owned spacecraft make contact from the moon
Firefly Aerospace landed a craft safely last week, a first for a private company. But Intuitive Machines’ mission ended when its lander wound up on its side in a crater.
Appointed attorney: NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption charges should be dismissed
Federal corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped permanently with no chance of future reinstatement, according to a lawyer retained by the judge overseeing the case...
Runaway Stars Reveal Hidden Black Hole in Milky Way's Nearest Neighbor
Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for the closest supermassive black hole outside of the Milky Way galaxy. This giant black hole is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, one of...
NASA Webb Wows With Incredible Detail in Actively Forming Star System
High-resolution near-infrared light captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows extraordinary new detail and structure in Lynds 483 (L483).
Expert Explains Latest Spacex Starship Explosion Debris, Progress
On the evening of Thursday, March 6, a SpaceX Starship test ended when the upper stage rocket failed and exploded, raining down debris over parts of the Caribbean. Virginia Tech...