Dr. Ryuki Hyodo shares the science behind JAXA’s upcoming MMX mission to the Martian moons,…
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.
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…
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) congratulates the four astronomers honored by the Breakthrough Prize…
Pa30 and Parker’s Star have been confirmed as remnants of SN 1181, solving a 900-year-old…
Five firms join NASA’s Artemis push, developing next-gen lunar landers for a lasting human presence…
NASA will host a media teleconference Monday, September 20, at 4 p.m. EDT, to announce…
Could Earth-based microbes survive a trip to Mars? Yes! That’s why we made sure NASA’s…
https://youtu.be/yN7XVHVECPI Timelapse video made during ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet’s second mission to the International Space…
A new study suggests that gamma-ray bursts may reveal atomic-sized primordial black holes formed after…