NASA’s Hybrid Antenna Ushers In a New Era of Deep Space Laser Communication
NASA’s introduction of a hybrid antenna into the DSN marks a significant advancement in space communication, enabling faster data transmission and supporting the demands of…
NASA’s introduction of a hybrid antenna into the DSN marks a significant advancement in space communication, enabling faster data transmission and supporting the demands of…
Ingenuity’s groundbreaking mission concludes after 72 flights, while Perseverance’s exploration of Mars enters an exciting phase, focusing on geological discoveries that could shed light on…
Astronomers identify Type Ia supernovae interacting with gas as a new source of cosmic dust, offering insights into the process of dust formation in elliptical…
Simulations provide a potential explanation for the mysterious gap in the size distribution of super-Earths. Ordinarily, planets in evolved planetary systems, such as the Solar…
The International Space Station (ISS) has returned to its standard configuration of seven Expedition 70 crew members conducting advanced microgravity research and orbital lab maintenance….
Long Trail of Clumpy Stars Follows Galaxy Interactions When galaxies go bump in the night, they cook up new generations of stars that might otherwise…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft observed two volcanic plumes on Io, suggesting significant volcanic activity on Jupiter’s moon. In a significant astronomical achievement, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has…
3, 2, 1 … LIFTOFF! A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force…
Launch weather officers with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s 45th Weather Squadron predict 95% favorable weather conditions for the launch of NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol,…
Ax-3 mission concludes as SpaceX Dragon heads home with astronauts and science aboard, aiming for a Florida coast return. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from…
A new treasure trove of Webb images has arrived! Near- and mid-infrared images show off every facet of these face-on spiral galaxies. Humanity has spent…
Researchers have initiated the process of identifying liquid solvents that could potentially be used to extract essential construction materials from the dust of lunar and…
Jenniskens’ collaborators at the Museum für Naturkunde officially announced that the first examinations of one of these pieces with an electron beam microprobe prove the…
Astronomers witnessed the BOAT, the brightest cosmic event ever recorded, demonstrating the power of Time-Domain and Multimessenger Astronomy. This event and others like it offer…
Four Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) astronauts continue waiting for favorable weather conditions before ending their stay at the International Space Station (ISS). Meanwhile, the seven-member…
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 9:05 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 7, for the undocking of Axiom Mission 3 from…
NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the Wednesday, February 7, launch of the agency’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission due to ground…
ESA’s EnVision mission to Venus, set for a 2031 launch, aims to explore the planet’s geology, climate, and internal structure. This comprehensive study seeks to…