Tag: Space exploration

A European space telescope recently captured stunning images of a massive stellar nursery, adding to its collection of celestial photographs. The European Space Agency unveiled these images from the Euclid observatory, which were taken...

SpaceX successfully launched the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite into low-Earth orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission of EarthCARE, a joint project between the European Space...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently captured what scientists believe to be the most distant known galaxy, marking a significant milestone in the field of astronomy. This groundbreaking discovery comes after two...

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...

New research has shown that space tourists experience similar body changes to astronauts who spend months in orbit. Samples taken from test subjects in space revealed various shifts in cells and alterations to the...

The Crab Nebula, also known as M1, is a supernova remnant located 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. On June 3, 2024, a stunning image of the Crab Nebula was captured by combining...

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"...

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has recently announced a new collaboration with several scientific organizations to develop a spectrograph that can search for signs of alien life in space. The ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle...

The historic moment of the first metal 3D printing on the International Space Station marks a significant advancement in in-orbit manufacturing. The successful completion of the test line, an S-curve deposited in liquefied stainless...

NASA is funding the development of new technologies for the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a mission aimed at searching for signs of life on planets outside of our solar system. The observatory will use advanced...

Mission to Mars: Health Risks for AstronautsA recent study following a private space mission in 2021 has identified several health risks, or "yellow flags," that need to be addressed in order for humans to...

Legendary Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders Passes Away at 90 in Tragic Plane CrashGetty ImagesRenowned Apollo 8 astronaut, Bill Anders, known for capturing the iconic "Earthrise" photograph in space, tragically lost his life in...

Unlocking the Mysteries of Dark Matter in Earth's AtmosphereThere is a compelling body of evidence in the field of astrophysics and cosmology that suggests the existence of dark matter, a mysterious substance that makes...

SpaceX and NASA Astronauts Test Equipment for Artemis 3 Moon MissionAxiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson and NASA astronaut Douglas Wheelock recently tested SpaceX Starship hardware and spacesuits in preparation for the Artemis 3 moon...

Earth's Upper Atmosphere Holds Clues to Dark Matter, New Study SuggestsAuroras occur in Earth's ionosphere, where charged solar particles collide with atmospheric atoms. New research suggests this may be the best place in the...

NASA’s Lucy Reveals a Surprising Discovery on Asteroid DinkineshNASA’s Lucy spacecraft recently made a groundbreaking discovery during its exploration of asteroid Dinkinesh. The mission not only unveiled the asteroid’s internal complexities but also revealed...

Groundbreaking Discoveries Made on Studies of Lunar Samples Brought Back by Chang’e-5 ProbeResearchers studying the lunar samples retrieved by China's Chang'e-5 mission have made significant progress, with over 70 scientific achievements published in major...

China's Chang'e-6 Rover Makes History with First AI Selfie on Moon's Far SideChina's lunar rover has achieved a remarkable feat by taking a selfie on the moon's far side, thanks to the innovative use...

NASA's Latest Discovery: Phoenix, the Exoplanet SurvivorAn unusual exoplanet named Phoenix has been discovered by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). Despite being bombarded with radiation from its red giant parent star, Phoenix has...

NASA's Ambitious Plan to Search for Alien Worlds Like EarthNASA is embarking on an ambitious mission to build a cutting-edge space telescope that will search for habitable worlds. The project, known as the 'Habitable...

Instead of Losing its Atmosphere, an Exoplanet Puffed Up and Held Onto itTo date, astronomers have confirmed the existence of 5638 extrasolar planets in 4,199 star systems. In the process, scientists have found many...

Mars: Mysterious Hole Discovery Sparks Excitement and SpeculationA recent finding by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured the attention of scientists worldwide: an unexplained hole on the surface of Mars. Situated in the Arsia...

Japan's Akatsuki Venus Probe Loses Contact: What Happens Next?Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft, humanity's only active Venus probe, has lost contact with the Japanese space agency. The spacecraft, which launched in 2010, successfully entered orbit around...

Are Dyson Spheres Evidence of Advanced Alien Civilizations?Could there be advanced alien civilizations in our galaxy using massive megastructures like Dyson spheres to harvest solar energy directly from stars? A recent study of millions...

New Discovery: Detecting Hawking Radiation with TelescopesIn a groundbreaking new study, researchers have found that Hawking radiation from black hole mergers can be detected using today's telescopes. This phenomenon, first theorized by Stephen Hawking...

Is Venus Keeping Its Secrets?A recent update from the Japanese space agency, JAXA, revealed that communication has been lost with the Akatsuki spacecraft orbiting Venus. The spacecraft encountered difficulties maintaining its attitude in late...

Space-Based Solar Power: A Promising Innovation or a Far-Fetched Dream?In recent years, the concept of beaming solar power to Earth from space has gained traction, with the SOLARIS initiative in Europe making significant strides...

Exploring the Challenges of Settling Space with Kelly WeinersmithIn a recent podcast episode of Hub Dialogues, biologist and science writer Kelly Weinersmith delves into the complexities of settling space in her award-winning book "A...