NASA has named a Moon crater after Arctic explorer Matthew Henson, honoring his leadership in…
Browsing: Space
Space refers to the vast, seemingly infinite expanse beyond Earth’s atmosphere where planets, stars, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena exist. It is a realm defined by extreme conditions—near vacuum, intense radiation, and temperatures ranging from blistering heat to freezing cold. Space exploration has revealed a universe rich with complexity, from black holes and exoplanets to the cosmic microwave background that offers clues to the Big Bang. For scientists, space is both a frontier and a laboratory, offering insights into fundamental physics, the origins of the universe, and the potential for life beyond Earth. It continues to inspire curiosity, innovation, and a deeper sense of our place in the cosmos.
Hubble Finds Early, Massive Galaxies Running on Empty “Live fast, die young” could be the…
Gigantic Cavity in Space Sheds New Light on How Stars Form Astronomers analyzing 3D maps…
From micro-swimmers to space fungi, NASA’s NIAC program is investing in visionary tech that could…
The Green Bank Telescope captured the Moon’s Tycho Crater in record detail, paving the way…
Scheduled for 2023, NASA’s VIPER rover will land near the Moon’s Nobile Crater to search…
Futuristic electric thrusters emitting a cool blue glow will guide the Psyche spacecraft through deep…
Dr. Ryuki Hyodo shares the science behind JAXA’s upcoming MMX mission to the Martian moons,…
Using potassium isotopes from meteorites, researchers found a strong correlation between planetary size and volatile…
Star-forming galaxies are responsible for creating gamma-rays that until now had not been associated with…
ESO 520-21, a globular cluster near the Milky Way’s core, appears redder due to interstellar…
Astronomers have confirmed an intermediate-mass black hole by observing a star’s destruction via a tidal…
ESA’s Rosalind Franklin twin rover on Earth has drilled down and extracted samples 1.7 meters…
The rotorcraft captures nuances of rocky outcrop during aerial reconnaissance. NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter provided…
Two interactive web experiences let you explore the Martian surface, as seen by cameras aboard…
The Next Full Moon is the Harvest Moon; the Fruit or Barley Moon; the Corn…
NASA is tackling five key human hazards on the path to Mars—radiation, isolation, distance, gravity,…
Scientists connect the dots between where planets form and what they’re made of. An international…