Baby Star’s First ‘Screams’ Caught in New Images Taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

SPACE 11.13.2023 05:40 AM

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope snaps stunning images of a young star birth in Orion. Learn more about it in this article.

Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster Captured by NASA’s Hubble and Webb Team; What Do the Colors of the Images Mean?

11.10.2023 07:00 AM

Astronomers used the combined powers of the Webb and Hubble telescopes to capture colliding clusters of galaxies. Read the article to find out more.

Apollo 8 Commander and Space Pioneer Frank Borman Dies at 95, Leaving a Legacy of Lunar Exploration and Aviation Achievements

11.10.2023 03:32 AM

The 95-year-old NASA astronaut led the historic 1968 Apollo 8 mission circling the Moon, paving the way for lunar landing. Check out the article for more details.

NASA's Retired Telescope Detects Atomic Oxygen on Venus's Day Side, Shedding Light on Atmosphere Differences

11.08.2023 03:09 AM

Direct detection of atomic oxygen in Venus's clouds for the first time enables atmospheric circulation study and raises the possibility of past surface water. Continue reading to learn more details.

NASA's Kepler Telescope Data Unveils a Planetary System With Seven Hot, Large Exoplanets

11.07.2023 07:35 AM

NASA's Kepler mission, which concluded in 2018, recently revealed the Kepler-385 planetary system with seven hot large exoplanets through data analysis. Read on to learn more details.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray Observatory Find Most Distant Black Hole Ever Seen

11.07.2023 02:27 AM

Gravitational lensing made the novel black hole discovery possible. Read to learn more. Using two powerful space telescopes of NASA, astronomers were able to sight one of the most distant black holes from the Solar System.

Asteroid Bennu: Samples of the Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Now Available For Viewing in 1st Public Display in Smithsonian Museum

11.05.2023 21:27 PM

A sample of asteroid Bennu is now being displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Read to learn more.

NASA’s Juno Mission Detects Salts and Organic Compounds on the Surface of Ganymede; Will They Set the Stage for Habitability?

11.03.2023 06:00 AM

Planetary scientists have detected the presence of salt and other organic compounds on the surface of Jupiter’s largest moon. Read the article to learn more.

Thomas Ken Mattingly Dead: NASA Astronaut Key to Apollo Program’s Success

11.03.2023 04:20 AM

NASA announced the passing of Ken Mattingly, the astronaut who contributed much to the Apollo program's success. Continue reading to know the full story.

Pluto's Surprising Secret Ice Volcano Could Be Larger than Yellowstone, NASA Reveals

11.03.2023 01:11 AM

Images from New Horizons suggest a 44-kilometer-wide ice-spewing supervolcano on Pluto, hinting at recent cryovolcanic activity. Read on to learn more.

Earth to Mars Distance: How Long Does It Take To Get to Mars

10.31.2023 23:35 PM

Mars exploration involves interplanetary journeys, life support challenges, and potential for human colonization, pushing the boundaries of exploration. Find out in this article how long it takes to go there from Earth.

James Webb Space Telescope Offers Fresh Novel Look at Famous 1,000-year-old Crab Nebula

10.31.2023 05:31 AM

The infrared capacities of the James Webb Space Telescope has enabled a new and deeper view of the famous Crab Nebula. Read to learn more.

NASA and ESA To Bring Next Generation Lunar Camera for Future Moon Missions

10.31.2023 05:00 AM

NASA and ESA engineers develop and test the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) which will be used to capture the surface of the Moon. Learn more about it in this article.

Flipping the Alien Search Paradigm: Have Extraterrestrial Life Already Spotted Us?

10.30.2023 03:44 AM

Scientists grapple with the possibility that extraterrestrial life may have already noticed Earth, considering signals, planetary transits, and atmospheric clues. Read the article for more details.

Lunar Round Trip: How Long Will It Take To Walk Around the Moon?

10.26.2023 10:00 AM

Time spent on a walk around the Moon depends on several factors such as a person’s walking speed, number of hours per day of walking, and geographical detours that need to be overcome. Read the article to find out more.

NASA Struggling To Open the Container of Asteroid Bennu Samples From the OSIRIS-REx Mission

10.25.2023 01:16 AM

NASA has collected the external material from its container of the asteroid Bennu samples, but main sample remains inaccessible. Read the article for more details.

Moon's Age Pushed Back 40 Million Years Beyond Previous Estimates Through Zircon Crystal Analysis from Apollo 17 Mission

10.23.2023 23:59 PM

New analysis of Apollo 17 zircon crystals shows the moon's formation was 40 million years earlier than thought, suggesting even greater age. Read the article for more details.

Spectacular Solar Eclipse, Historic Launch, and Jupiter's Wonders: An Unforgettable Week in the Skies

10.23.2023 02:01 AM

Check out past week's celestial wonders, like the stunning "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse and NASA's groundbreaking missions to explore distant worlds and the cosmos. Read the article to learn more.

Space Photo of the Week: NASA's Juno Spacecraft Captures Up Close Photo of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io at 7,260 Miles

10.23.2023 01:19 AM

NASA's Juno spacecraft captured the highest-resolution image of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io in 22 years, unveiling its mountainous north pole. Check it out in this article.

NASA Celebrates 40 Years of Space Shuttle Discovery: A Legacy of Exploration and Innovation

10.20.2023 05:48 AM

NASA celebrates Space Shuttle Discovery's 40th anniversary, marking its rich history, numerous missions, and transition to the Udvar-Hazy Center after retirement. Continue reading to learn more.

Mars More Seismically Active Than Previously Thought: Scientists Discover Surprising Source of the Biggest Marsquake Recorded in 2022

10.19.2023 05:20 AM

Scientists found that the biggest marsquake NASA's InSight lander detected may not be due to a meteorite impact. Continue reading to learn more details.