Astronomers have discovered the most powerful cosmic explosions since the Big Bang, naming them “extreme nuclear transients.” These incredibly energetic explosions occur when stars with masses at least three times
Astronomers have discovered the most powerful cosmic explosions since the Big Bang, naming them “extreme nuclear transients.” These incredibly energetic explosions occur when stars with masses at least three times
PARIS — Venturi Space, a company that has partnered with Astrolab on lunar rover concepts, unveiled an all-European rover design it hopes to offer to European space agencies. The Monaco-based
Detecting exoplanets is one thing, but imaging them is another thing entirely. Astronomers can detect them by the way they block their star’s light and by the way they make
Celestis has been a pioneering force in space-burial services since 1994. The Houston-based company has sent the DNA and other remains of loved ones, pets and celebrities into outer space
Primary fluid and solid inclusions along growth bands in bedded halite samples from this study.(E and F) Paired plane transmitted light (E) and cross-polarized views of solid inclusions in Cedar
The edge-on profile of the Knife Edge spiral galaxy captured by Ronald Brecher in May 2025. (Image credit: Ronald Brecher) Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher captured a striking image of the Knife
This image of exoplanet 14 Herculis c was taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera). A star symbol marks the location of the host star 14 Herculis,
The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket treated stargazers in Europe to a surprise display on the night of June 23, when a plume of rocket propellant briefly
WASHINGTON — Quantum Space has raised $40 million to advance development of its Ranger spacecraft with a new focus on national security applications. The company, based in Rockville, Maryland, announced
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 3 crew is pictured approaching the International Space Station on Jan. 20, 2024. Credit: NASA NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting