Astronomy / Space

Previously, scientists observed the death of stars by looking at the light from the exploding stars. However, a new method of studying the neutrinos formed has emerged that would observe the collective history of every supernova.

Astronomers have created a catalog of more than 6,000 stars and have discovered new information about the origin of our Sun. And this could also help answer some questions about our galaxy, the Milky Way.

A recent study of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has revealed that it contains an unusually high methanol-to-hydrogen-cyanide ratio compared to other comets.

A new and pressing environmental concern has surfaced due to the rapid growth of satellite and rocket launches. These satellites later burn up in the sky, introducing pollutants that may affect Earth’s ozone layer and atmospheric chemistry.

Astronomers recently discovered a collision between two exoplanets in a star system located about 11,000 light-years from Earth. While this is a major breakthrough, it could help to better understand the formation of these structures in the universe.

Astronomers have observed the birth of a magnetar during a supernova explosion for the first time. This supports the theory that superluminous supernovae are powered by magnetars.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be the oldest comet ever observed, with new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) data suggesting it formed up to 12 billion years ago. The celestial object’s unusual isotopic fingerprints suggest a birthplace in the cold, distant regions of the early Milky Way.

The Very Large Telescope has recently allowed astronomers to discover a new gas cloud around the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*. This discovery also helps to understand the formation of two other clouds located nearby.

A newly discovered nova is being studied by astronomers. It is a rare type known as a hybrid nova. This discovery will greatly help scientists better understand novae.

Recently, astronomers have discovered a collision between two neutron stars in an unexpected area of the universe. This event is a first and could help solve two important mysteries surrounding these celestial objects.

Astronomers have recently discovered two new exoplanets orbiting the red dwarf GJ 887 by combining data from several telescopes and satellites. And one of them would be located in the habitable zone of this star.

New research has emerged on how astronomers might detect a Dyson sphere. A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical megastructure built around a star to capture its energy, first proposed by physicist Freeman Dyson in 1960.

A meteorite crossed the sky and was observed in several European countries. Many people have recorded this phenomenon and shared videos on social media. However, fragments were found in Germany, and also hit a building.

A long-standing mystery in cosmology is the Hubble tension. This tension is due to the different expansion rate measurements calculated using two methods. A new method of calculation has now been used to calculate the most probable age of the universe.

In May 2024, a strong solar storm swept across the solar system. This had some impacts on Earth but had a more dramatic effect on Mars. This was observed by scientists, showing how solar storms interact with different planetary atmospheres.

When the DART probe hit the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, it also changed the trajectory of a more massive asteroid located nearby. And this discovery could help astronomers prevent potential dangers to Earth.

With this change, users are now required to pay for higher-priced mobility tiers if they want to maintain connectivity on highways or in remote areas. SpaceX also enforced a 160 km/h speed cap on standard plans to redirect aviation users toward expensive flight subscriptions.

The Sun follows a repeating cycle called the solar cycle. Researchers have studied 4 solar minima and discovered subtle changes in the Sun’s internal structure at each minimum. This discovery might help in the prediction of future solar cycles.

An image of Arabia Terra has been captured by an orbiter. This image reveals so many craters in the region, giving scientists a better understanding of Mars’ geological and climate history.

New observations made with the James Webb Space Telescope show that asteroid 2024 YR4 will not hit the Moon in 2032. And it’s good news for our natural satellite, but also for the satellites in orbit around the Earth.

A Japanese spacecraft is preparing to leave the International Space Station (ISS). It delivered supplies to the station, and it will operate for three months after release before reentry.

Astronomers have discovered a new planet orbiting a young star. This discovery was made using two powerful instruments and gives insight into the evolutionary behavior of a young planet.

The TESS space telescope has discovered the most compact quadruple star system ever observed by astronomers. And if it’s a first, this could help scientists better understand these structures that are still very mysterious.

New images of the Cat’s Eye Nebula taken by the Hubble and Euclid telescopes have been unveiled, showing a spectacle as fascinating as it is powerful. And this could help astronomers to better understand these types of phenomena.

The ESA has taken a major step toward a faster and more secure internet from space. In a recent test, it established a gigabit-per-second laser connection between a fast-moving aircraft and a satellite 36,000 km above ground

Elon Musk has denied that Starlink is dropping the prices of its hardware and satellite Internet plans because of the upcoming increase in competition. SpaceX is still trying to amass as many new Starlink customers as possible ahead of its IPO.

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft has successfully returned after six months docked at the International Space Station (ISS). It has brought back a large quantity of scientific materials and samples for analysis.

Candidate Dark Galaxy-2 (CDG-2), a very faint galaxy, has been discovered. This is notable due to the minimal stellar footprint, which makes discovery difficult. This discovery will help in the study of dark galaxies and matter.

On April 8, 2024, a total eclipse crossed the United States. Volunteers from NASA’s Eclipse Megamovie citizen science project from all over the country hurried to capture the eclipse using the newest and best equipment. These images were compiled and are helping scientists understand how coronas evolve.

ESA recently unveiled the first image of comet 3I/ATLAS captured by the Juice probe during its journey to Jupiter. And while this allows us to see this interstellar object in a different light, scientists are currently studying these initial results.

SpaceX has launched Starlink Mobile, a standalone carrier service aimed at delivering 5G connectivity directly to standard cell phones worldwide via its direct-to-cell satellite network. Starlink's next-gen V2 satellites will beam up to 150 Mbps download speeds directly to phones equipped with modems like Qualcomm’s new Release 19 X105 unit.

Previously, the Hubble Space Telescope was one of the major space telescopes used for astronomical observations. However, it had limitations in deep space missions, leading to the invention of the CMOS active pixel sensors. This new technology is now used not only in space missions but also in our everyday gadgets.

Mars is now a shadow of its former self, having lost its atmosphere. Most of its atmosphere has been stripped away by the solar wind, leaving it dry and cold. NASA's ESCAPADE is currently on its way to measure the interaction of the solar wind with Mars and how it strips its atmosphere.

Webb utilized powerful instruments to create a detailed image of galaxy NGC 5134. From this observation, astronomers can understand the life cycle of stars and apply that knowledge to galaxies that appear as small as a dot in images.

A powerful explosion was discovered by astronomers, but its origin is still a mystery, although some hypotheses have been put forward. Thus, new studies must be conducted in the near future to answer these questions.

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.