For humanity, the Sun is undeniably the most vital star, but the second most significant lies hidden within the Andromeda galaxy, a distant flicker 2.2 million light-years away. This star, named V1, is barely 1/100,000th as bright as the faintest star visible to the naked eye, yet its discovery by Read more…
In an ambitious dual mission, SpaceX launched two lunar landers early Wednesday, marking a bold step for U.S. and Japanese private companies aiming to expand their reach to the moon. The spacecraft lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center during the early hours, part of a growing wave of private Read more…
NASA has announced the discovery of seven more “dark comets,” doubling the previously known number to a total of 14. These celestial objects blur the distinctions between asteroids and comets, challenging long-standing perceptions about near-Earth objects (NEOs). Their study could provide valuable insights into the origins of Earth’s water and Read more…
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts recently stood beside the Orion crew capsule, which is set to carry Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Hammock Koch and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency on a journey around the moon and back to Earth. However, the timeline for Read more…
Astronomers have captured an unprecedented close-up image of a star nearing the end of its life, enveloped in gas and dust as it approaches a spectacular supernova explosion. This milestone marks the first time such a pivotal stage of stellar evolution has been photographed in detail. What adds to the Read more…
NASA is preparing to launch its most ambitious planetary mission yet, targeting Jupiter’s icy moon Europa in a quest to explore one of the solar system’s most promising ocean worlds for signs of life. The Europa Clipper mission is set to take off on Monday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Read more…
SpaceX, a leading private space exploration company helmed by Elon Musk, has consistently made headlines with its groundbreaking achievements. From pioneering the use of reusable rockets to launching the world’s most powerful rocket, the Falcon Heavy, SpaceX has firmly established itself as a trailblazer in the industry. Now, the company Read more…
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently captured a mesmerizing image of a Russian Soyuz spacecraft set against the vibrant backdrop of a green aurora, all seen from the vantage point of the International Space Station (ISS). The photograph was taken during Expedition 71 in 2024, as the ISS orbited Earth. Dominick Read more…
Scientists have uncovered further evidence linking fast radio bursts (FRBs)—brief, intense flashes of energy brighter than entire galaxies—to magnetars, which are highly magnetic neutron stars. These magnetars would need to produce powerful winds of charged particles, capable of creating bubbles of super-heated ionized gas, or plasma, around them. FRBs, which Read more…
To safeguard Earth’s biodiversity from the growing dangers of climate change, habitat destruction, and other human-induced pressures, scientists have proposed a groundbreaking solution: a lunar biorepository. This concept involves preserving crucial and endangered species samples in a ‘doomsday vault’ on the moon, ensuring their survival against potential terrestrial disasters. The Read more…