Tag: Outer space
Asteroid that killed dinosaurs likely originated beyond Jupiter, new study reveals
Scientists Discover Origin of Asteroid that Killed DinosaursIn a groundbreaking new study published in Science, researchers have uncovered the origin of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. The study,...
Dark Matter: Potential Cause of Mars’ Orbit Wobble
Dark Matter: A Potential Explanation for Mars' Orbit WobbleA groundbreaking study recently published in the esteemed scientific journal Physical Review has put forth a fascinating theory suggesting that dark matter could be the culprit...
Rare Comet Sighting: Visible from Earth after 80,000 Years
Rare Comet Sighting: Visible from Earth after 80,000 YearsA comet not seen for more than 80,000 years will be visible from Earth, potentially during two separate time periods over the next month. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS,...
NASA Provides Update on Astronauts and Boeing Capsule ‘Stuck’ at ISS
NASA recently provided an update on the status of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who are currently "stuck" at the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule. The original...
SpaceX Impact on Earth: Key Findings from Investigation
Elon Musk's SpaceX facility development in South Texas did not go as planned according to local officials. When Musk first chose South Texas for a new space operations base, he promised that SpaceX would...
Chinese Space Probe on Far Side of Moon Spotted by NASA Lunar Orbiter
NASA recently captured photos of China's Chang'e-6 space probe on the far side of the moon. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) took images of the sample return spacecraft on June 7, shortly after...
Atmosphere of ‘Super Earth’ Planet Discovered by Scientists
Researchers have recently discovered a thick atmosphere around a planet named 55 Cancri e, which is classified as a super Earth due to its size being larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. This...
Scientists Discover Large ‘Cotton Candy-Like’ Planet with Low Density
A group of astronomers recently made a fascinating discovery in the vast universe. They found a planet, named WASP-193b, that is larger than Jupiter but incredibly lightweight, almost like cotton candy. This exoplanet has...
Planet Parade: Why NASA Warns You Might Miss ItSEO-friendly Title: Don’t Miss the Planet...
Six planets will align before dawn on June 3 in a planetary parade, but only two will be visible to the naked eye. Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune will likely be obscured by the...
Russian Cosmonaut Sets Record for Most Days Spent in Space
A 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut named Oleg Kononenko has made history by becoming the first person to spend a total of 1,000 days in space. This remarkable milestone was achieved on Tuesday during his fifth...
How 3 Days in Space Changed 4 Astronauts’ Bodies and Minds
Three days in space can have a significant impact on astronauts' bodies and minds, according to a recent study on the private Inspiration4 mission in 2021. The research, published in the journal Nature, revealed...
George Mason University Launches Groundbreaking NASA Mission to Explore Dark Energy
George Mason University is set to embark on a pioneering NASA mission known as the Landolt NASA Space Mission. This groundbreaking initiative, with a budget of $19.5 million, will involve placing an artificial "star"...
Homeowner finds warm ‘meteorite’ he thinks is from Halley’s Comet
Homeowner Discovers Warm 'Meteorite' Possibly from Halley's CometA homeowner in West Yorkshire made a fascinating discovery when he found a still-warm 'meteorite' near his home, sparking speculation that it could be debris from Halley's...