Astronomy / Space

During future missions to the Moon, astronauts will be assisted by a rover that will analyze lunar dust and the geology of our natural satellite. And this is essential for future space missions and for protecting astronauts on the Moon.

Astronomers have just unveiled images of an exoplanet orbiting two stars. And if this is already exceptional, this exoplanet is very young, because it formed only 50 million years after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

NASA has finished assembling the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a next-generation observatory designed to hunt for dark energy and previously forecast to detect ten times more supernovae than all existing telescopes combined have detected to date.

Over the next few days, the Geminids will reach their peak acitivity, and about 150 meteors will be visible per hour. But it will be necessary to follow several tips to observe this event in the best conditions.

The James Webb Space Telescope recently discovered the oldest supernova ever observed. And thanks to this unique discovery, astronomers can better understand the earliest moments of the universe.

Amazon is taking the fight to Starlink by deploying over 300 ground-based gateway stations to power its newly branded Amazon Leo satellite internet service. This massive infrastructure project aims to deliver robust speeds and direct AWS cloud connectivity for millions of future users.

The first Starlink store reviews have produced one surprise in the form of the first Starlink vending machine that offers great deals on equipment and service plans. The self-service kiosk promises to get you online in minutes and for free.

The Subaru telescope recently discovered two new celestial objects as part of the new OASIS program. And these discoveries will greatly assist astronomers in the future with new equipment, particularly by serving as a support.

The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week features a strikingly bright galaxy called Markarian 178 (Mrk 178). The galaxy is loaded with numerous young, hot stars. But even more interesting is the presence of a rare class of stars called Wolf-Rayet stars.

Astronomers have observed celestial objects that manage to survive the supermassive black hole located at the center of our galaxy. And it seems that the environment around this colossal structure is calmer than expected.

NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) tracked a comet every four minutes from August 7 to October 5. This makes it possibly the longest any comet has been tracked at such a frequency. The data could help scientists understand more about the Sun’s effects on bodies in space.

Scientists finally have proof of something they have suspected for a long time — electrical discharges in dust devils. This discovery was thanks to an instrument on the Perseverance rover. The understanding gained from this discovery could help in the planning of human missions to the Red Planet.

NASA and its partners plan to launch a commercial robotic arm to low Earth orbit in late 2027. This move is set to provide opportunities for advancing in-space robotics, which scientists believe will be crucial in future space missions.

NASA launched a small satellite called R5-S7 in late November. It is a CubeSat built with cost-saving methods. It is set to showcase rapid, low-cost ways of building and operating satellites.

SpaceX is working with mobile chipset makers to integrate satellite connectivity modems in future phones. Elon Musk is apparently pushing ahead with plans to turn Starlink into a 5G carrier service.

The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured an incredible image of comet 3I/ATLAS, while it was located 228 million kilometers from Earth. And that's not all, as NASA has planned further observations in the near future.

The ESA/Webb Picture of the Month is a region where two dwarf galaxies (NGC 4490 and NGC 4485) appear to be in a gravitational dance. Webb’s observation of these galaxies is providing insight into how dwarf galaxies interact.

Clocks on Mars are about 477 microseconds faster than their counterparts on Earth. While the difference appears small, it has implications for future exploration plans.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted the exoplanet WASP-107b shedding its atmosphere at extreme speed. A massive helium plume is escaping so fast that it races far ahead of the planet along its orbit.

The sun is a star that is constantly active and observed and studied by astronomers around the world. And recently, two huge sunspots were discovered on its surface.

Astronomers recently discovered 53 quasars that emit jets of matter at the speed of light. And that's not all, because they also extend over more than 7.2 million light-years, which is much larger than the entire Milky Way.

An Australian company wants to buy a dying satellite to use it to photograph the asteroid Apophis. And while this project may seem surprising, it could enable this company to launch other missions in the future.

Google’s Project Suncatcher aims to build AI data centers in space. The company's pitch is near-limitless solar energy. But experts say cooling in a vacuum is difficult, and the plan could worsen space debris and light pollution already troubling scientists.

SpaceX aims to make more people in underserved areas aware of what it offers and has opened its first dedicated satellite Internet retail store in "Midwest's #1 shopping destination." The original store manager ad for California still stands, too.

The latest Hubble Picture of the Week is the spiral galaxy NGC 1792. The galaxy is bursting with star formation, giving it a chaotic appearance. The chaotic galaxy provides an opportunity for scientists to understand more about the complex interactions that take place in star-forming regions.

Located 133 light-years from Earth, an exoplanet may have an exomoon, which would be a world first. However, further studies must be conducted by scientists and astronomers to validate this discovery.

Astronomers have studied a red giant orbiting around a black hole, and which has a unique composition. And new studies must be conducted in order to better understand it.

Asteroid 433 Eros will pass close to Earth tonight, and it will be possible to observe it live. But that's not all, because you can also use a telescope or binoculars to see it if you have optimal conditions.

During its last flyby, NASA's OSIRIS-APEX probe took photos of the Earth showing unique details. And that's not all, because it also took a photo of the Moon, highlighting the size of the solar system.

The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission has been cruising towards Mercury since 2018, but will finally enter its orbit in November 2026. It will study Mercury’s magnetic field and the planet’s surface — how it formed, what it’s made of, how it changes over time, and its temperature.

NASA has discovered a mysterious red sphere called CWISE J1249. It is a celestial object whose composition and traveling speed have so far made it almost impossible for scientists to classify.

A photographer managed to capture an impressive image of a transient luminous event above the Italian Alps. And this is not the first time he has achieved such a feat.

Since 2018, scientists thought that what was below the ice cap at Mars’ south pole was an underground lake. But new research using NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has proven that the underground lake theory is highly unlikely to be correct.

Scientists believe that an asteroid could reach Earth's orbit in the coming years. And although it does not appear to be dangerous, they are already studying the potential risk of impact.

SpaceX has added Amazon as an authorized US retailer for Starlink hardware, an interesting move given the long-standing rivalry between CEOs Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. This collaboration opens a high-volume distribution channel for Starlink just as Amazon prepares to launch its competing high-speed satellite service, Amazon Leo Ultra.

One of the two probes from the ESCAPADE mission managed to take a first photo during its journey to Mars. And this is excellent news for the rest of the mission.

Amazon has launched Leo Ultra to provide enterprise customers with a high-performance alternative to existing satellite internet options. This new 20-by-30-inch terminal delivers impressive speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second while offering direct connections to Amazon Web Services for enhanced security.

The ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week is N159 — a region where baby stars are “blowing bubbles.” The image shows the birthplace of young stars, many of which are covered in red hydrogen gas.

The Europa Clipper probe recently captured an impressive image of Uranus in space. And this image also highlights the size of our universe and the many worlds that surround us.

States like New York, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, or Florida, are the new regions where Starlink brings its more affordable plan. Existing users there can now switch to a satellite Internet service that is slower, but a third cheaper.

The Sun recently released a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). This triggered geomagnetic storms that peaked for about six hours. The solar particles released were energetic enough to penetrate the Earth’s magnetic shield.

ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) are set to launch the SMILE (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) mission. This will provide a global picture of the interaction between the Sun and the Earth — the first mission to ever do so.

Astronomers have discovered something remarkable — a supermassive black hole that is growing faster than expected. The black hole’s rapid growth defied what was previously known of supermassive black holes and their host galaxies.

Astronomers have spotted a powerful burst from a star about 130 light-years away. The burst is so powerful that it can reduce any planet in its path to a bare rock. This is the first confirmed sighting of such a burst on a star other than the Sun.

Theia is a hypothetical protoplanet that collided with Earth several billion years ago, causing the formation of the Moon. And recently, astronomers may have discovered its origin.

The Swift space telescope is in a complicated situation and could crash into Earth next year. Therefore, a rescue mission is in order. Here is what it will look like.

Recently, astronomers have discovered a new crater on the Moon measuring several meters in diameter. And this could be an interesting information for future expeditions to Earth's natural satellite.

Astronomers have just discovered a companion around this red giant, but its behavior could disrupt its development in the future. Thus, further studies must be conducted to better understand it.

NASA’s Perseverance rover found an unusually shaped rock called “Phippsaksla” on top of a bedrock outcrop on the outskirts of the Jezero crater. The exotic rock is suspected to be an iron-nickel meteorite. If it is actually an iron-nickel meteorite, it will be Perseverance’s first such discovery.

The ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week features NGC 4535, nicknamed the “Lost Galaxy.” This Hubble observation reveals details about the galaxy, from its spiral arms filled with young, massive hot stars to its elliptical center.