Astronomy / Space

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.

TeraWave promises speeds of up to 6 Tbps strictly for enterprise and government clients. Unlike mass-market competitors like Starlink and Amazon Leo, TeraWave uses a specialized multi-orbit architecture and optical links to deliver secure, high-capacity connectivity for critical operations.

After doubling the satellite Internet data cap available with its cheapest roaming plan, Starlink has now dropped the price of a Mini dish to a record low. Residential plan users can even get it for free in certain regions.

Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf that emits jets of matter in a mysterious way. And while some hypotheses have been put forward, the mystery remains unsolved, and further studies will need to be conducted to unravel it.

Chinese entities have submitted plans to the United Nations to launch over 200,000 internet satellites, escalating the race against SpaceX’s Starlink to secure limited orbital real estate.

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope collated images of protoplanetary disks — disks that may eventually form planets. The collection shows the disks of several stars, with some viewed in visible light and others in infrared light. The image could help scientists better understand how stars form.

The Hubble Space Telescope captured a busy and dreamy-looking scene located about 950 light-years away. The region hosts multiple young stars, two of which release powerful winds that form cavities.

NASA’s StarBurst mission has passed thermal and vibration tests and is now closer to being launch-ready. The mission will study some of the most powerful events in the universe — events from which heavy metals like gold and platinum form.

Hubble captured a bright pink and green glow from a system located in the constellation Sagittarius. The glow is coming from a type of object that is normally driven by low-mass stars. This is the first of its kind that astronomers are finding associated with a young massive star.

The small red dots discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope in 2022 could be supermassive black holes. This is a surprising discovery for astronomers, who can now study them and understand their formation in the early universe.

A comet could be visible in the sky in 2026, offering a unique spectacle for many people. But its behavior is unpredictable, and many events could occur, reducing the chances of seeing it in the night sky.

SpaceX recently brought back its cheapest $40 Starlink satellite Internet plan, but only for certain Mini dish owners. They are now getting double the data allotment and a Standby mode perk for free, too.

Webb got its sharpest and most detailed look into the core of the Circinus galaxy. The image has overturned an idea that scientists have held for some time. The technique used for this study could open the doors to understanding many more black holes.

In an image that covers almost the same landmass as Belgium, Mars Express spotted the powerful effects of Martian winds. The winds acted as giant sandblasters, carving intriguing grooves on the Martian landscape.

NASA’s Pandora satellite launched on January 11. The mission will study worlds beyond our solar system. Specifically, it will help scientists tell exactly where detected molecules are coming from — whether from exoplanets' atmosphere or from their host stars.

UK-based startup Space Forge has successfully generated plasma in low Earth orbit aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, marking a key technical milestone for commercial in-space manufacturing. The plasma test validates the satellite’s ability to sustain extreme temperatures required for semiconductor crystal growth in microgravity.