Next-Gen Refueling Spacecraft to Revitalize Satellites in Geostationary Orbit
The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is developing a spacecraft named Astroscale Prototype Servicer for Refueling (APS-R) as part of a $25.5 million project with the…
The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is developing a spacecraft named Astroscale Prototype Servicer for Refueling (APS-R) as part of a $25.5 million project with the…
The Event Horizon Telescope has captured an image of the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* in polarized light, revealing strong, organized magnetic fields similar to…
Scientists now have access to detailed information on Bennu asteroid samples, enabling them to conduct research on these materials which may contain the building blocks…
NOAA’s GOES satellites observed significant solar activity, including a severe geomagnetic storm, marking the peak phase of Solar Cycle 25. Advanced tools like the GOES-U…
What are some skywatching highlights in April 2024? Catch Mars and Saturn rising, and Jupiter hangs out with Comet 12P. Plus NASA has you covered…
The Carruthers Observatory, launching in 2025, will explore the Earth’s exosphere from a stable point one million miles away, providing unprecedented continuous observations. The ultraviolet…
The rover has arrived at an area that may show evidence liquid water flowed on this part of Mars for much longer than previously thought….
Radio observations of Compact Symmetric Objects (CSOs) provide new clues about their origins. A new investigation into an obscure class of galaxies known as Compact…
Scientists have discovered that some white dwarfs stop cooling due to internal crystal formation, challenging existing theories on star aging and affecting stellar age estimation…
New insights into near-Earth space’s hazardous environment could revolutionize space weather prediction, driven by collaborative international research. A challenge to space scientists to better understand…
Groundbreaking JWST observations reveal the pivotal role of low-mass galaxies in the early universe’s reionization, challenging existing cosmic evolution theories. Scientists working with data from…
Research reveals the quasar H1821+643, despite its intense activity, has a minimal effect on its host galaxy, overturning expectations about the role of quasars. Astronomers…
Unique Opportunity To Study High Concentration of Massive, Young Stars Nearby In the astronomy field, the term “nearby” is quite relative. Neighboring galaxies to our…
Research on ice grains from moons like Enceladus and Europa shows potential for detecting signs of life, paving the way for upcoming space missions with…
What Are Dark Matter and Dark Energy? There’s something amiss in the cosmos. Mysterious influences seem to be stretching the universe apart and clumping stuff…
Research reveals that the discovery of exoplanets has influenced science fiction, leading to more accurate and varied portrayals of these celestial bodies, highlighting the genre’s…
How much time do planets have to form from a swirling disk of gas and dust around a star? A new University of Arizona-led study…
NASA’s project unveils fifteen active asteroids, providing insights into the solar system’s origins and future space exploration potential. Some extraordinary asteroids have “activity”—comet-like tails or…