Four advanced space concepts from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (as well as 12 from elsewhere…
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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.
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…
Early observations of stars in the local universe will pave the way for years of…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured stunning views of Venus during its close flyby of the…
The GW190521 signal may be evidence of colliding boson stars, providing potential support for the…
NASA astronaut Christina Koch is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of…