In the years following the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have tallied over 1 trillion galaxies in the universe. But only one galaxy stands out as the most
In the years following the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have tallied over 1 trillion galaxies in the universe. But only one galaxy stands out as the most
The upcoming space launch schedule is shaping up to be an electrifying showcase of innovation and ambition, with major players like SpaceX and Rocket Lab gearing up for significant missions.
The Ingenuity Mars helicopter, as imaged by the Perseverance rover. This helicopter was the first aircraft to accomplish powered, controlled flight on another planet. Its original goal had been 5
In 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) reached significant milestones, with the Ariane 6 launch standing out as a pivotal achievement. This launch reinstated Europe’s autonomous access to space, a
M67 is an ancient open cluster in Cancer that hosts many red-giant stars. Image: Bernhard Hubl. Messier 67 in Cancer is somewhat of an anomaly for an open cluster, having
1 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA Marshall will hold a candle-lighting ceremony and wreath placement at 9:30 a.m. CST. The ceremony will include remarks
Listen to the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft as it flew past Mercury on 8 January 2025. This sixth and final flyby used the little planet’s gravity to steer the spacecraft on
Schematic interior structure of an icy moon and the various geological processes involving the eutectic and cenotectic. — Nature Communications As NASA’s Europa Clipper embarks on its historic journey to
The Jakobshavn Glacier, known as Sermeq Kujalleq in the native Greenlandic language, stands as a colossus of nature, embodying the dynamic interplay between climate and geography. This glacier, one of
The recent collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA has yielded groundbreaking insights into one of the most critical environmental issues of our time: the melting of the