NASA Shuts Down Voyager 2 Science Instrument After 47 Years to Conserve Energy

SPACE 10.28.2024 03:09 AM

NASA has shut down the Plasma Science experiment on Voyager 2 after 47 years of operation to conserve energy and extend the spacecraft's mission into the 2030s.

Martian Ice May Support Microbial Life Beneath Its Surface, New Study Suggests

10.28.2024 02:38 AM

A new NASA study suggests that microbial life could potentially survive beneath Mars' ice sheets, where sunlight-filtered pools of water may enable photosynthesis.

NASA Astronaut Hospitalized After Returning from Extended Space Mission

10.25.2024 22:57 PM

NASA astronaut hospitalized after return from eight-month International Space Station mission due to unspecified medical issue.

Deep Blue Aerospace Unveils Plans for Unforgettable Space Tourism Experience

10.25.2024 19:26 PM

Deep Blue Aerospace, a Chinese company, plans to launch suborbital space tourism in 2027, offering customers a multi-sensory experience of the universe for approximately $210,000 per ticket.

First Black Hole Triple System Discovered by Astronomers at MIT

10.24.2024 06:07 AM

Astronomers have discovered the first "black hole triple" system, with a black hole feeding on a companion star while being orbited by a more distant star.

New NASA Telescope Prototypes Could Help Explore the Universe's Origins

10.23.2024 01:27 AM

NASA has revealed full-scale prototypes of six telescopes, including a mock-up of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), designed to study tiny fluctuations in the universe and potentially uncover groundbreaking insights.

SpaceX Successfully Launches Eutelsat OneWeb Satellites for European Internet Provider

10.21.2024 03:13 AM

SpaceX successfully launched 20 satellites for Eutelsat OneWeb, enhancing its satellite network and marking a significant step in the competition for global internet coverage.

US Space Force Partners with SpaceX, Awarding $733.6 Million for National Security Missions

10.18.2024 22:47 PM

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX $733.6 million for eight new launch missions, expanding its already busy launch schedule.

Two Brown Dwarfs in Close Orbit Around Star Spotted by Astronomers Using New Telescopes

10.18.2024 22:40 PM

Astronomers have discovered that what was originally identified as a single brown dwarf in 1995 is actually two brown dwarfs orbiting closely together around a small star.

Meteorites on Earth Traced Back to Parent Bodies in Space

10.18.2024 03:19 AM

Meteorites that land on Earth have been linked to their parent bodies in space, with new studies confirming the origins of over 90% of these celestial rocks.

The Hunter's Moon: October's Full Moon to Be the Brightest in Nearly Two Decades

10.17.2024 00:53 AM

The Hunter's Moon, the brightest of 2024 and the most luminous in 17 years, will illuminate the night sky on Oct. 16-18.

Two Distant Comets Will Light Up the Sky Just Before Halloween

10.14.2024 22:09 PM

Two distant comets, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) and another icy body, are set to pass by Earth in the days leading up to Halloween, providing a celestial spectacle for stargazers.

Watch SpaceX Catch Starship Booster Using Chopstick-like Tower Arms in Historic Rocket Landing

10.13.2024 21:46 PM

SpaceX's Starship rocket achieved a historic milestone by launching and successfully returning to its launch mount.

Mars Rover Curiosity Finds Answers to How Planet Became Uninhabitable

10.10.2024 23:23 PM

Curiosity rover findings reveal Mars' shift from a wet, life-supporting environment to a harsh, barren landscape, hinting at past potential for life.

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Could Illuminate the Skies This Week for Aurora Enthusiasts

10.09.2024 22:53 PM

Aurora chasers should prepare for a stunning light show, as the NOAA has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm warning for October 10-11.