Rocket Lab Launches StriX Satellite From New Zealand in Stunning New Launch Pad [Watch]

SPACE 02.28.2022 22:13 PM

Synspective's StriX radar satellite was successfully launched into its intended orbit, according to Rocket Lab. Here's a look at how the kick stage received a good burn.

Real-Life Tatooine of ‘Star Wars’ Discovered, Here’s How Astronomers Found the Planet With Two Suns

02.28.2022 11:30 AM

A new study proves that ground-based telescopes can look for a planet that orbits two suns, such as the Kepler-16b. See this real-life Tatooine planet, which was home to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.

Extremely Fast Radio Burst Found in Surprising Location in Space; Astronomers Claim It's the Closest Source Ever

02.28.2022 02:58 AM

Astronomers recently discovered the source of an extremely fast radio burst that appears similar to the one observed over a thousand years ago. Read the article to learn more about it.

Russia's Chelyabinsk Meteorite Reveal Collisions Behind Moon Formation

02.28.2022 02:13 AM

A new study discovered clues of lunar formation from the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor. Read on to find how the meteorite provided a glimpse of our moon's early age.

Flower on Mars: Curiosity Rover Finds Lovely, Delicate Rock Formation on Red Planet [Look]

02.28.2022 02:05 AM

Curiosity rover captured a picture of something beautiful on Mars. Take a look at how this little mineral flower blossoms on the Red Planet.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Could Keep ISS Aloft Amid Russian Space Agency's Threats

02.27.2022 23:53 PM

Read on to learn how Elon Musk and SpaceX plan to protect the International Space Station after Russian space officials threatened to crash it into the Earth.

Venus Secret Revealed: What Did Earth's Evil Twin Hide in Heat of Night?

02.27.2022 23:12 PM

Here's how Venus' whirling winds and scorching heat work together to conceal this enigmatic object in the middle of the night.

Triple Conjunction February 2022: How to See Mercury, Moon, Saturn At Once Before This Month Ends

02.27.2022 22:00 PM

On Monday, seeing the moon cluster up with ringed Saturn and fleeting Mercury might be difficult. Here's how to view these three simply!

Roscosmos Space Agency Suspends Rocket Launches of Two Galileo Satellites, Excludes US from Venera-D Mission

02.27.2022 03:37 AM

Russian space agency Roscosmos has temporarily cut ties with European partners for its rocket launches. Find out how will this move affect the space industry?

Roscosmos Director Says US Sanctions Risks Partnership of Russia with ISS Program

02.26.2022 21:20 PM

The Russian space agency official said that the sanctions imposed to Russia may severe the country's ties to ISS. Check the tweet from Roscosmos' director-general here.

Satellite Photos From Space Show Heartbreaking Russian Invasion of Ukraine [Look]

02.25.2022 22:48 PM

New photographs provide a different viewpoint on the evolving Ukraine-Russia crisis. Take a look at how air strikes and troop movements appear from space.

Planety Mystery Behind Saturn’s Bright Aurora Borealis Finally Resolved

02.25.2022 20:48 PM

The aurora is created by Saturn's high-altitude winds. Read more to know how planetary science experts came up with this conclusion.

Where Did Milky Way's Stars Come From? Researchers Investigate If They Formed Within, Outside, or Blended in the Galaxy

02.25.2022 03:54 AM

Researchers studied 600,000 stars to know how they were formed and merged into the Milky Way? Check out how the researchers identify the old and young stars.

NASA Detects Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Larger Than Dubai's Burj Khalifa to Whiz Past Earth by March [Watch]

02.25.2022 03:28 AM

Check out the video footage of the "potentially hazardous" asteroid passing by Earth next week, which is larger than Dubai's Burj Khalifa.

NASA Won’t Launch Artemis 1 Until May; SLS Rocket to Blame?

02.25.2022 02:39 AM

NASA planned a wet dress rehearsal for the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. Learn more about why the Artemis 1 mission was once again postponed.