Trojan asteroids, first spotted in 1906, are Lucy’s next destination in NASA’s quest to explore…
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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.
Astronauts have snapped numerous photos of the light show from their unique perch on the…
Meteorites Remember Conditions of Stellar Explosions A team of international researchers went back to the…
NGC 2336 is the quintessential galaxy — big, beautiful, and blue — and it is…
Four advanced space concepts from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (as well as 12 from elsewhere…
The giant canopy that helped land Perseverance on Mars was tested here on Earth at…
The ESA-Roscosmos Trace Gas Orbiter has spotted NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, along with its…
A new technique using iron absorption lines lets astronomers measure red supergiant temperatures accurately. Red…
New research suggests supernova velocity measurements may be flawed, contributing to disagreements in the Hubble…
Astronomers now have evidence from two X-ray telescopes (Chandra and NuSTAR) for a key component…
Custom silicon lenses with tiny, pyramid-like cuts help scientists study the Big Bang’s afterglow, unlocking…
Comet Comes in from the Cold and Finds an Off-Ramp on Its Sunward Journey Long…
What is Cosmic Acceleration and Dark Energy? The universe is expanding, and it expands a…
Phobos and Deimos are the remains of a larger Martian moon that was disrupted between…
The next full Moon will be early Saturday morning, February 27, 2021, appearing opposite the…
The Next Full Moon is the Snow, Storm, and Hunger Moon; the Moon of the…
A Distant Galaxy Mimics Old Faithful’s Rhythmic Eruptions An artist’s rendering depicts a supermassive black…
In a first step towards uncovering the Moon’s subterranean secrets, in 2019 ESA asked for…