Anti-Matter Spacecraft: Could NASA’s New Propulsion System Be the Future of Interstellar Travel?

SPACE 02.23.2024 02:10 AM

NASA announces a breakthrough in space travel by designing a type of propulsion system which uses antimatter particles to generate thrust. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Extraordinary Binary System with a Rapidly Spinning 'Dead Star' Whips Around Its Blisteringly Hot Stellar Companion

02.23.2024 01:40 AM

The recent discovery of an ultra-tiny white dwarf, smaller than Jupiter, presents an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of star formation. Read the article for more details.

2024's Second Full Moon Will Be at Its Farthest From Earth and Appear the Smallest in the Sky

02.22.2024 22:40 PM

Experience the celestial splendor of the "Snow Moon" this weekend, the smallest full moon of 2024, reaching its peak beauty. Check out this article for more details.

Odysseus Spacecraft Successfully Lands on Lunar Surface, Marking the First US Moon Landing in 51 Years

02.22.2024 20:24 PM

For the first time since the 1972 Apollo mission, a spacecraft has successfully landed on the lunar surface. Read to learn more.

Atmospheric Destruction Due to Extreme Space Environment Leaves Short-Orbit Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e Uninhabitable

02.22.2024 09:00 AM

A popular exoplanet assumed to be habitable likely suffers from atmospheric heating which could leave it uninhabitable. Find out more about it in this article.

New Horizons Reveals Extended Kuiper Belt, Challenging Previous Solar System Boundaries

02.22.2024 03:23 AM

NASA’s New Horizons discovers increased interstellar dust levels near the supposed outer Kuiper Belt boundary, defying previous models. Continue reading to learn more details.

ESA's ERS-2 Satellite Safely Burns Up Over North Pacific Upon Reentry After 30 Years in Orbit

02.22.2024 03:09 AM

ESA's 5,000-pound satellite, launched in 1995 and declared dead in 2011, crashed to Earth hours after its predicted reentry. Continue reading to learn more details.

Bus-Sized Asteroid To Approach Earth Thursday; Will It Pose a Threat?

02.22.2024 02:08 AM

An asteroid about the size of a bus will make a close flyby of Earth on Thursday. Continue reading to learn the details.

Pioneering Moon Lander, Odysseus, Shares Captivating First Photos of Earth from Space

02.22.2024 00:11 AM

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander captured breathtaking Earth photos post-launch, moments after separating from SpaceX's second stage. Check them out in this article.

Venus-Mars Conjunction Happening Soon: Here's How To Catch the Two Planets Side by Side

02.21.2024 21:46 PM

Venus and Mars may appear like a cosmic colon during the planetary conjunction set to happen in the predawn sky on February 22. Read to learn more.

Rare Solar Eruption Unleashing Huge Plasma Plume Captured by Astrophotographer; Odd Phenomenon Signals Nearing Solar Maximum

02.21.2024 20:57 PM

This odd phenomenon is yet another sign that the solar maximum phase of the Sun is nearing. Read to learn more.

Death in Space: Here’s What Would Happen to Our Bodies

02.21.2024 08:40 AM

A human who died in space would encounter a decomposition process that is different from the one that could happen here on Earth. Read the article to find out more.

Space Junk Survey: Japan’s Astroscale Successfully Launches World’s First Orbital Debris Inspection Probe

02.21.2024 06:00 AM

A Japanese firm has confirmed its successful launch of a spacecraft specifically tasked with examining the dangers of space junk. Find out more about it in this article.

Cosmic Serpent Radcliffe Wave Spotted in Milky Way Is in Motion: It’s ‘Actually Waving’

02.21.2024 03:00 AM

Radcliffe wave, which was spotted 500 light-years away snaking along a spiral arm of the Milky Way, is actually moving. Continue reading to learn more.

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Rocket Mishap Investigation Report Out; Failure Due to Software Error

02.21.2024 02:40 AM

Firefly Aerospace wrapped up its investigation over the mishap of the Alpha rocket in December. Continue reading to learn more.