M108 and M109 in Ursa Major are fine galaxies of dissimilar appearance that are curiously somewhat overlooked. Early spring sees the return of the galaxies, monumental rotating structures of many
M108 and M109 in Ursa Major are fine galaxies of dissimilar appearance that are curiously somewhat overlooked. Early spring sees the return of the galaxies, monumental rotating structures of many
NASA Monitors Asteroid 2024 YR4: Risk Decreases, But Lunar Impact Possible NASA astronomers are closely tracking the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4. Initial calculations estimated a 1.3% chance of an
Boom Supersonic plans to break the sound barrier during a test flight this morning (Jan. 28). This would mark the first time the company achieves the feat, and you can
The abstract in PubMed or at the publisher’s site is linked when available and will open in a new window. Richards JT, Mortenson TE, Spern CJ, Mousseau TA, Gooden JL,
Artist’s illustration of an asteroid approaching Earth. The ATLAS telescope discovered an asteroid on December 25, 2024, that – as of January 27, 2025 – has 1-in-83 odds of hitting
Blue Origin will launch its first suborbital rocket launch of 2025 this week — and attempt a wild spin trick to mimic the moon’s gravity during the flight — but
NASA’s SPHEREx space observatory was photographed at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in November 2024 after completing environmental testing. The spacecraft’s three concentric cones help direct heat and light away
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered distant, overly massive supermassive black holes in the early universe. The black holes seem way too massive compared to the
WASHINGTON — Defense contractor Raytheon is partnering with satellite imaging startups Array Labs and Umbra Space to develop advanced three-dimensional Earth observation technologies for the commercial and government markets. The
Reducing reliance on resupply missions Resupply of life support elements such as air, water, food, clothing, and hygiene items will be impractical on missions to the Moon and beyond. This