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NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has embarked on an extended mission, newly renamed OSIRIS-APEX, to study the asteroid Apophis after successfully completing its primary mission of collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu.…
NASA made history on December 18th by successfully streaming an ultra high-definition (UHD) video of an orange tabby cat named Taters from the Psyche spacecraft over 19 million miles away.…
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) celebrated Christmas in zero gravity this year, keeping up holiday traditions even while orbiting 250 miles above the planet. Festive Messages Sent from…
Overview The URLs and images provided suggest a focus on NASA's recent Artemis 1 uncrewed test flight around the moon. This appears to include: Timelapse footage of the Space Launch…
SpaceX's most flown Falcon 9 booster met an abrupt end this week when it toppled over aboard a drone ship amid rough seas on its journey back to Port Canaveral.…
The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021 as the largest and most complex space science observatory ever built, has had an eventful second year in space. As it celebrates…
2022 was a monumental year for space exploration, with exciting developments like the launch of NASA's Artemis 1 test flight and continued progress on private spaceflight from companies like SpaceX.…
A new field of science dubbed "resurrection biology" has rapidly gained attention and ignited debate this year. Researchers around the world are exploring innovative techniques to revive long-extinct species and…
Japan's SLIM lunar probe successfully entered orbit around the Moon on Christmas Day, putting the spacecraft on track for a historic landing attempt next month. If successful, the pioneering SLIM…
Scientists have made a startling discovery using DNA preserved in octopus shells found deep in the ocean near Antarctica. Analysis of the DNA shows that 129,000 years ago, the West…
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered the most direct evidence yet that there was flowing water in Jezero Crater billions of years ago. Images captured from space reveal miles-long ridges that…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shattered the record for the most distant supermassive black hole ever observed. This ancient quasar, powered by the black hole, dates back to…
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured unprecedented views of mysterious "spokes" in Saturn's rings, ephemeral ghostly radial features that come and go with the seasons. These images provide new insight…
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new dazzling image of galaxy UGC 8091, showing it aglow like a festive holiday globe decorated with strings of pearls. Overview of UGC…
Background on the Artemis Mission Overview of goals to establish sustainable presence on Moon and prepare for future Mars missions Details on the Artemis 1 test flight, Orion spacecraft, Space…
2023 was a monumental year for space exploration, with several record-breaking missions and discoveries that pushed the boundaries of human knowledge about the cosmos. From returning samples from distant asteroids…
NASA has released stunning new images of a festive celestial sight - a cluster of young stars that resembles a cosmic Christmas tree, sparkling 7,500 light years away. New Images…
NASA has embarked on an ambitious new mission to explore the asteroid Apophis, launching a spacecraft named OSIRIS-APEX that will rendezvous with the asteroid in 2029. OSIRIS-APEX recently completed a…
2022 was a momentous year for space exploration, but 2023 is shaping up to be perhaps even more monumental. In the past few months alone, spacecraft have beamed back jaw-dropping…
New images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal stunning evidence of massive ice flows on the surface of Mars, indicating that liquid water persisted on the planet's surface billions…
NASA has announced an exciting new development in its Artemis program to return humans to the lunar surface. For the first time since the Apollo missions ended in the 1970s,…
Concerns are growing over the threat of catastrophic asteroid impacts, prompting scientists to investigate extreme measures like nuclear explosions to deflect incoming space rocks. Recent simulations have modeled the effects…
SpaceX conducted a successful launch of two German radar reconnaissance satellites on Sunday morning from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Sarah-2 satellites were deployed into orbit after a…
NASA made history on December 18th by successfully broadcasting an ultra-high-definition video of an adorable tabby cat named Taters across more than 31 million kilometers of space - the farthest…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has ushered in a new era of astronomy with its unprecedented infrared vision. As JWST celebrates its second birthday, let's recap some of its…
Snowflakes have long fascinated humans with their intricate, symmetrical beauty. Yet a mystery has remained around the physics that governs their descent. Now, new research reveals an elegant mathematical pattern…
Scientists have made a startling discovery using DNA preserved in Antarctic octopus fossils that provides new evidence of the potential collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet during the last…
2023 was a monumental year for space exploration, with several key missions and events capturing the world's attention. From the long-awaited launch of NASA's Artemis 1 around the Moon to…
SpaceX is finishing 2023 with a flurry of activity, with two Falcon 9 launches scheduled this weekend from California while Starship testing and development continues in Texas. Falcon 9 Set…
Intriguing images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) reveal unique ridges carved into the martian landscape, indicating that ice once flowed vigorously across the surface of the red planet.…
India's first dedicated solar mission, Aditya-L1, is nearing its destination after over 2 years of space travel. The spacecraft is set to reach the Lagrange Point L1 about 1.5 million…
2023 has been an extraordinary year for science, with major advances across physics, biology, archaeology, and more. Scientists unlocked secrets of the early universe, made strides in climate change technology,…
SpaceX conducted its record 70th launch of 2022 on December 23rd, sending another batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space…
Asteroid samples returned to Earth by the Japanese Hayabusa2 spacecraft contain organic compounds that challenge prevailing theories on the origins of such molecules in our solar system, according to new…
The night sky is set to sparkle this weekend as the final meteor shower of 2023, known as the Ursids, reaches its peak. Here is everything you need to know…
NASA has achieved a technological feat for the ages - successfully streaming the first-ever cat video from deep space back to Earth using lasers. The interstellar feline star of the…
Astronomers have made the startling discovery that some stars likely contain tiny black holes embedded deep within, devouring them from the inside out. These new findings provide tantalizing clues into…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captivated the world in 2022 by releasing the deepest and most detailed infrared images of the universe ever captured. As we enter 2023, the…
After multiple weather-related delays, SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft successfully departed the International Space Station on Thursday, beginning its journey back to Earth with over 5,000 pounds of completed science experiments…
NASA's powerful space telescopes have captured colorful new images of a festive celestial sight - a formation of glittering stars and galaxies that resembles a cosmic Christmas tree, lighting up…
2022 set the stage for major advances across scientific fields in 2023. This year, researchers built upon recent progress to achieve remarkable breakthroughs that will shape our view of the…
China's secretive, reusable space plane, the Shenlong, has just completed its third spaceflight and released six unidentified objects into orbit around Earth. This mysterious mission and its unknown payloads have…
NASA has announced plans to include an international astronaut on a future Artemis moon landing mission before the end of this decade. The historic announcement came during a National Space…
The holiday season has arrived in deep space with new images revealing a cluster of young, blazing stars that resemble a cosmic Christmas tree. Captured by various telescopes including NASA's…
The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) has captured unprecedented views of the planet Uranus, showcasing its rings and moons in remarkable clarity. These new infrared images provide insights into Uranus'…
Houston-based Intuitive Machines has announced a delay in the launch of its first lunar lander mission, now targeting no earlier than mid-February 2024. The IM-1 mission will deliver scientific payloads…
Ancient octopus DNA retrieved from underneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet indicates its potential for rapid collapse in the future, leading to catastrophic sea level rise according to new research.…
NASA made history this week by beaming an ultra high definition video featuring an orange tabby cat from a spacecraft over 31 million kilometers away. The video transmission, which involved…
The unmanned SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft successfully departed the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, December 22nd at 10:05 GMT, heading back to Earth with over 2 tons of science…
2023 has been an extraordinary year for science and discovery. Several groundbreaking advancements across scientific fields are poised to have profound impacts on medicine, technology, climate science, and our understanding…
Chinese astronauts Liu Boming and Chen Dong conducted a historic spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station module Wentian on Wednesday, marking China's first extravehicular activities (EVAs) during the Shenzhou-14 mission.…
China's secretive reusable spacecraft, the Shenlong space plane, has deployed 6 unidentified objects into orbit after a recent mission, sparking intrigue and speculation among amateur satellite trackers. Space Plane Mission…
The James Webb Space Telescope has delivered an early holiday gift to astronomers and space enthusiasts around the world - a remarkably detailed new view of the planet Uranus. Released…
United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket and Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander are poised for their inaugural launches in early January, capping years of development and heralding a new era…
Musk's Massive Rocket Roars to Life Again as SpaceX Marches Towards Orbital Flight SpaceX conducted yet another successful static fire test of its gargantuan Starship rocket on Tuesday, bringing the…
NASA has announced plans to include an international astronaut on a future Artemis lunar landing mission, likely in the late 2020s. Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement during a…
NASA's powerful space telescopes have revealed a festive image showing a star cluster shaped like a Christmas tree, sparking wonder and excitement for the holiday season. Chance Alignment Creates Cheerful…
2023 has been a monumental year for space exploration and astronomy. Several key missions achieved historic firsts, while powerful new telescopes provided breathtaking glimpses into the cosmos. Let's review some…
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking new image of the irregular galaxy NGC 2814, showcasing its chaotic and disorganized structure. The image provides new insights into the formation…
NASA's infrared space telescope NEOWISE has discovered hundreds of asteroids and comets, mapping the solar system and protecting Earth from potential impacts since its launch in 2009. But after over…
Houston-based space technology company Intuitive Machines (IM) is preparing for a historic lunar landing in early 2023. The company's Nova-C lander is ready to lift off and deliver scientific payloads…
Scientists have successfully simulated a nightmarish vision of Earth's future - a runaway greenhouse effect that rapidly renders the planet uninhabitable. This groundbreaking climate modeling experiment provides a sobering glimpse…
China launched its reusable space plane, the Shenlong, for the third time on December 15th, 2023. The secretive spacecraft released six unidentified objects after achieving orbit in a mission that…
UC Davis Professor Has 20-Minute "Conversation" with Humpback Whale A team of scientists led by UC Davis linguistics professor Dr. Ryder Rudell may have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in interspecies…
NASA's powerful James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have captured a spectacular new image showing a glittering cluster of galaxies lighting up like a cosmic Christmas tree in deep space.…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented new views of the planet Uranus, showcasing its rings and moons in remarkable clarity. The images provide our best look yet at…
The moon and Jupiter are set to put on a dazzling cosmic display in the night sky this week, coinciding with the winter solstice on December 21. As the longest…
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery - ancient Mesopotamian bricks made over 3000 years ago contain evidence of a mysterious event that caused abnormalities in Earth's magnetic field for a…
SpaceX has delayed the launch of its next batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral to no earlier than December 28th to address an issue detected with a valve component.…
Study shows genetic variants associated with being an early riser originated in Neanderthals A new study published December 14, 2023 in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution has found evidence…
A tomato grown aboard the International Space Station (ISS) that went missing eight months ago has finally been located, NASA revealed this week. This peculiar case has astonished both scientists…
NASA scientists have detected biological and energetic ingredients erupting in icy plumes from Saturn's moon Enceladus, strengthening the case for the moon's potential to support life. Organic Molecules Discovered in…
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has spotted the Perseverance rover from the air during its 51st flight on the Red Planet. The brief aerial glimpse marks the first time Ingenuity has…
NASA engineers are working around the clock to diagnose and fix an issue with the Voyager 1 spacecraft that has left it transmitting garbled data back to Earth. The probe,…
Overview of the Solar Flare NASA has captured images of one of the most powerful solar flares in years, an X2.2 class flare that erupted from the Sun on December…
A mystery over 8 months in the making has finally been solved aboard the International Space Station (ISS), much to the relief of NASA astronaut Frank Rubio. A tomato that…
NASA scientists have announced an exciting new discovery that strengthens the case for potentially habitable conditions on Saturn's icy moon Enceladus. Analysis of data from the Cassini spacecraft has revealed…
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) - intensely strong bursts of radio waves from distant galaxies - have confounded astronomers since their discovery over a decade ago. Now, new research reveals that…
A new study published December 14th in the journal Cell Reports provides evidence that variants of certain genes inherited from our Neanderthal ancestors may explain why some people rise early…
The Geminid meteor shower, considered the most spectacular meteor shower of the year, is peaking this week, offering eager skywatchers the chance to spot up to 150 meteors per hour…
NASA scientists analyzing data from the Cassini spacecraft have detected signatures of a chemical energy source considered central to the emergence of life in the subsurface ocean of Saturn's icy…
NASA has identified 17 exoplanets outside our solar system that likely have hidden oceans beneath their icy surfaces. These oceans could potentially harbor life. Key Details About The Discovery The…
The Sun erupted with a massive X1-class solar flare on Thursday, December 15th, producing the most powerful solar flare since 2017. The intense blast of radiation and plasma caused radio…
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully returned samples from near-Earth asteroid Bennu in September 2022, and initial findings from analyzing the material have revealed some puzzling results. Background on the OSIRIS-REx Mission…
Astronomers have detected unexpected behavior in fast radio bursts (FRBs) - mysterious signals from deep space - that is shaking up theories about their origin. Repeating Radio Bursts Reveal Surprises…
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, currently 14.5 billion miles from Earth, has experienced a major computer glitch causing it to send back garbled data transmissions. The 45-year old probe, launched in…
Excavators working on the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset have uncovered a massive, nearly intact skull of a ferocious pliosaur, one of the largest predators ever to swim…
NASA's Perseverance rover has reached a major milestone - 1,000 sols (Martian days) on Mars since its dramatic landing in Jezero Crater on February 18, 2021. As it celebrates this…
2022 brought asteroid impacts and exciting space missions, while 2023 saw more close asteroid flybys of Earth and ambitious NASA robotic missions to unique asteroids. As we wrap up the…
Ghostly green lights have long been observed dancing in Earth's upper atmosphere alongside unusual lightning strikes. Now, scientists have captured the first spectroscopic measurements of these "green ghosts," finally unraveling…
The much anticipated Geminid meteor shower, considered one of the best and most spectacular meteor showers of the year, is set to reach its peak tonight into the early hours…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured unprecedented, high-resolution images of the remnants of an exploded star known as Cassiopeia A. The images provide new insights into the violent…
Scientists have uncovered a landscape filled with microbial life preserved for billions of years in the harsh Atacama Desert, providing an unprecedented window into the genesis of life on early…
Wet dress rehearsal completed, but software issues push first flight to next month United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced that the first launch of their new Vulcan Centaur rocket will…
SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force's X-37B reusable spaceplane Sunday night from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, kicking off the orbital test vehicle's seventh mystery mission. Falcon Heavy…
The fossilized skull of a giant sea predator discovered on the United Kingdom's famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset is shedding new light on these apex ocean hunters. Measuring over 6…
The Geminid meteor shower, considered the most spectacular meteor shower of the year by astronomers, is set to reach its peak on December 13 and 14, 2023. Skywatchers across the…
Astronomers have made the incredible discovery of a star near the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy that appears to have originated from a distant…
Archaeologists in Canada have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved fossil of a young tyrannosaur that contains the remains of the fearsome predator's last meal. The fossil offers an unprecedented glimpse into…
The X-37B space plane, an enigmatic robotic spacecraft operated by the U.S. Space Force, was set to liftoff Sunday night atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space…
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