Astronomy / Space

NASA’s Chandra has captured the first image of an astrosphere from a young Sun-like star. This is particularly groundbreaking because, for decades, astronomers have tried to capture the Sun's astrosphere, but to no avail.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a new image of the Exposed Cranium Nebula, allowing us to see inside this structure. However, many mysteries surround this nebula and its star, and further studies will be needed to better understand them.

According to a recent study, this remote galaxy could be the source of the second most powerful cosmic ray ever discovered. But other hypotheses are put forward, and it will be necessary to wait for new observations to discover its real origin.

Starlink is planning to launch a 5G phone service anywhere in the world with download speeds that are 50% higher than initially envisioned. SpaceX has the FCC nod to launch up to 15,000 direct-to-cell satellites to back Starlink Mobile.

The new Taara beam uses near-infrared light to bring high-speed internet to remote areas. Thanks to a newly developed chip, the Beam is 50% smaller than Taara’s previous "Lightbridge" device, which weighed 29 pounds.

This black hole surprises astronomers with its unusual behavior by becoming brighter five years after the disappearance of a star. Faced with this mystery, new studies will be necessary to uncover these secrets.

After conducting research, astronomers would have discovered a pulsar located in the center of our galaxy, near the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*. And if this discovery is confirmed, it could help to better understand our universe.

The highly anticipated crewed lunar flyby faces another delay as technical anomalies force the Space Launch System rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs.

Two NASA researchers successfully collected samples from 3,675 feet beneath Antarctic waters. They aim to run simulations on the samples to understand the changes that happen to similar water molecules that erupt into space from icy planets. This could be a big step forward in the search for life on those icy worlds.

ESA is entering the early design and implementation phase of a project that will use lasers to push space debris out of the way. This will be an upgrade to current space safety technologies.

NASA’s Perseverance team recorded the first successful use of a new technology that helps the rover figure out its exact location by itself. Perseverance did this by taking images of its location and matching them with data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).

An imaging instrument on a NASA satellite just detected a striking display of lights dancing over the Denmark Strait and Eastern Canada. These Northern Lights (aurora) were produced by a minor geomagnetic storm.

The James Webb Space Telescope has mapped the auroras of Uranus in 3D for the first time. And this is a major breakthrough in this field, which could help astronomers better understand ice giants.

A solar eclipse took place on February 17, 2026, in Antarctica, and although few people were able to see it, satellites managed to capture the shadow of the Moon on the Earth's surface. But another solar eclipse will occur in 2026, and millions of people will be able to observe it.

Astronomers have spotted a mysterious object passing in front of a star twice as massive as the Sun. And while the mystery remains unsolved, certain hypotheses are put forward in order to explain this phenomenon.

Titan, one of Saturn’s moons, may be a product of a violent collision between two other moons according to a recent study. This event then allowed the formation of Saturn’s rings a few hundred million years ago, scientists believe.

China’s commercial rocket — Smart Dragon-3 — has showcased its payload adaptability by carrying seven satellites to their planned orbit. One of those satellites belongs to Pakistan. This is a milestone achievement in the space cooperation between China and Pakistan.

Scientists have discovered a planetary system with three planets — the closest one is rocky, and the next two are gaseous. But a fourth planet was later discovered farthest from its star, and surprisingly, it is a rocky planet. This rocky-gaseous-gaseous-rocky order beats current scientific understanding.

By reconfiguring satellite software in orbit, researchers on the Pamir Plateau have doubled the capacity of existing laser communications, setting a new domestic speed record.

Following a successful demonstration flight, the nation's space agency has retrieved a reusable first-stage booster from the South China Sea, advancing its 2030 crewed lunar landing ambitions.

Scientists found a candidate planet that is similar to Earth. This candidate planet is possibly rocky like Earth, and it likely takes about one year to complete a revolution around its star. But unlike Earth, the candidate planet is freezing cold — no higher than 90° Fahrenheit.

Hubble provided the clearest image yet of the youngest and closest pre-planetary nebula ever discovered. It is called the Egg Nebula. Hubble’s image is providing more insight into understanding the late stages of a star’s life.

Astronomers have detected a star turning into a black hole in the Andromeda galaxy. Although it is difficult to observe due to its size, this could lead to the discovery of new black holes in the universe.

In 2020, the comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) was supposed to offer a unique spectacle, but it fragmented shortly after its discovery. And astronomers are looking for one of these fragments that could still be in our solar system.

By combining several images, the Hubble telescope has managed to obtain the clearest image to date of the Egg Nebula, located approximately 1,000 light-years away. And this could help astronomers better understand these structures.

Webb found the earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed — MoM-z14. In this observation, Webb is seeing the galaxy as it was 280 million years after the Big Bang. The observation is reshaping our understanding of what our universe looked like in its early years.

By analyzing decades-old data, scientists have discovered a potential lava tunnel under the surface of Venus, which may have been caused by volcanic eruptions. However, further observations will be needed to determine its true size.

Scientists thought that this star would soon turn into a supernova, mainly because of its declining brightness. But new observations show a completely different fate and a surprising discovery.

Lifting off from the Gobi Desert on Saturday, China's classified reusable spaceplane aims to verify new technologies, continuing a program seen as a direct rival to the X-37B operated by the U.S. Space Force.

Recently, astronomers conducted simulations on an exoplanet located close to its star. And they discovered that lava tsunamis were present on its surface, particularly due to its proximity to its host star.

New observations made by the Juno probe show that Jupiter is smaller than expected. And while this difference may seem insignificant, it could help astronomers better understand gas giants.

A sunspot 15 times larger than Earth is visible on the Sun's surface and has already caused several solar flares. And if you want to observe it before it disappears, you will need to equip yourself with special equipment.

Tesla and SpaceX officials are lining up a massive supply of heterojunction solar panels for their future endeavors. Elon Musk plans to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites to form an Orbital Data Center system.

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-like exoplanet that could be located in the habitable zone of its star. But while this discovery is fascinating, many mysteries remain to be solved, and further studies will need to be conducted.

New images taken by the Gemini North telescope show comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) disintegrating in space. And this event could happen again in the near future, allowing astronomers to better understand these celestial objects.

Two powerful NASA observatories looked deeply into a patch of sky and found a galaxy cluster forming only about one billion years after the Big Bang. Scientists never expected to find something as massive as a galaxy cluster at such an early time in the universe’s existence.

Using its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope peered into a region for a total of about 255 hours. This exceptionally long observation allowed astronomers to trace dark matter by studying how its gravity distorts and influences the light from distant galaxies.

New simulations performed on a NASA supercomputer provided the most comprehensive details into the chaotic environment around rapidly rotating neutron stars before they merge.

NASA scientists may have found the driving force that sculpts a kind of aurora called auroral arcs. To make their findings, the scientists had to search through archives of past observations of the eye-catching phenomenon.

SpaceX will try to solve orbital data center challenges like latency, maintenance, or traffic with a new satellite constellation. It has filed for permission to launch up to a million of those.

Elon Musk's car company sales may be flagging, but the rest of his businesses are expanding, so he is considering a SpaceX tie-up with Tesla instead of an IPO. Such a merger would more than offset any future Tesla revenue or stock price challenges.

An improved AI model by NASA scientists dug into TESS data and found 7,000 possible exoplanets on just its initial run. The model which has proven to be effective is available to the public via GitHub, meaning anyone can hunt for planets themselves.

New NASA research provided evidence that the amount of water supplied to Earth by meteorites may not have been significant. The researchers discovered this using a novel method for studying the Moon’s surface.

Starlink is starting to push users towards more expensive basic plan tiers. After nixing the $40 Residential option coming with a Standard Kit, it's now time for the most basic Mini dish plan to go.

The European Space Agency is providing more than just propulsion for the upcoming lunar mission; it is also sharing spectacular imagery of the rollout. A new ESA time-lapse follows the rocket’s path to the launchpad, underscoring the close cooperation with NASA.

NASA’s Hubble looked observed an eerie scene. In the image, a ghostly cloud appears to obscure the light from stars. But looks can be deceiving. Behind this ghostly appearance lies one of the most active processes in the universe — star formation.

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found the forging site of crystalline silicates. They also discovered how these particles are possibly distributed. The study provided evidence to explain how cold comets get to contain crystalline silicates — particles that need intense heat to form.

Earth was hit by a coronal mass ejection from the Sun. This event triggered a dramatic and beautiful phenomenon witnessed by skywatchers on January 19. Auroras (northern lights) lit up the sky in a colorful fashion.

Recently released images from NASA’s Hubble showed baby stars and their properties. By studying the properties of the stars, astronomers can try to determine the evolutionary stage of the star. All of these are important in understanding how these massive stars form.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided a detailed image of the Helix Nebula. The high-resolution image revealed the structure of the gas being shed off from the dying star. With this image, astronomers can see how stars recycle their material into the cosmos.