Forging the Future With ESA’s Metal 3D Printer in Space
Metal 3D printing will soon take place in orbit for the first time. A pioneering European-made metal 3D printer is on its way to the…
Metal 3D printing will soon take place in orbit for the first time. A pioneering European-made metal 3D printer is on its way to the…
On January 20, 2024, astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky detected an asteroid on an imminent collision course with Earth. Just hours later, it struck our planet’s atmosphere…
UGC 11105, 110 million light-years away, appears dim with an apparent magnitude of 13.6, highlighting the differences in perceived brightness of celestial objects from Earth….
What Is Optical Astronomy? Optical astronomy refers to an area of astronomy where astronomers observe and analyze light from the Universe that falls within the…
Join ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Marcus Wandt inside the seven-windowed cupola, the International Space Station’s “window to the world.” The ESA-built Cupola is…
One of the key missions of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope is to probe the early Universe. Now, the unmatched resolution and sensitivity of…
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the inner workings of N79, a key star-forming region in the LMC, showcasing its efficiency and chemical uniqueness compared…
Recent Mars Express data reveals the Medusae Fossae Formation contains extensive water ice layers, offering new clues about Mars’s past and supporting future exploration. Windswept…
The Hubble Telescope’s study of the spiral galaxy IC 438 in the constellation Lepus sheds light on the aftermath of a type Iax supernova, enriching…
The XRISM mission, led by JAXA with support from NASA and ESA, is providing new insights into the Universe through X-ray imaging of galaxy clusters…
XRISM’s first high-resolution spectrum of supernova remnant N132D offers unprecedented insights into the chemical and physical properties of the aftermath of a star’s explosion, enhancing…
JAXA’s XRISM mission provides a groundbreaking image of the Abell 2319 galaxy cluster, using X-ray and visible light to reveal its intricate structure and dynamics,…
Recent images from the Solar Orbiter’s perihelion pass in October 2022 have unveiled the role of transient magnetic fields on the Sun’s surface in shaping…
Hubble’s observations of the galaxy UGC 5189A and the exceptionally bright supernova SN 2010jl provide critical insights into the nature and aftermath of supernovae. This…
Researchers are testing watermeal, the smallest flowering plant, in hypergravity conditions to assess its potential as an astronaut food source and oxygen producer. Their findings…
Climate tipping points mark pivotal moments in Earth’s climate system, where small alterations can result in irreversible and significant changes. The role of satellite observations…
Launched successfully, the Einstein Probe aims to explore X-ray light from celestial phenomena and deepen our understanding of the Universe. The Chinese Academy of Sciences…
ESA’s Proba-3 mission features two satellites working in tandem to observe the Sun’s atmosphere like never before. Launching in September, this mission uses innovative technology…