Astronomy / Space

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.

Astronomers have just discovered a galaxy that produces stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way. And this discovery could answer many questions about the first moments of the universe.

Recently, astronomers have discovered a stellar stream in the galaxy M61, and this discovery is unique because it is as long as the Milky Way. But it will be necessary to conduct further studies to better understand this phenomenon.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and continues to impress astronomers. But that's not all, because it may have saved Earth, allowing our planet to develop.

Three comets will soon be visible in the night sky from Earth if their behavior does not change. But it will be necessary to follow some advice in order to increase your chances of seeing them.

After China completed its small-scale reusable rocket landing in the summer, Blue Origin made its own New Glenn booster touchdown. The landing comes nearly ten years after SpaceX completed the same feat with a Falcon booster.

Supernovae are one of the most powerful phenomena in the universe, and they remain very mysterious. But a team of scientists has managed to observe the first moments of this event, and the result is incredible.

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have identified the universe’s very first generation of stars. The newly observed cluster, located 13 billion light-years away, could confirm the existence of Population III stars and reshape our understanding of how galaxies emerged after the Big Bang.

The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week is an image of NGC 1511, a galaxy with interesting features that give it a peculiar appearance. Researchers will use Hubble’s recent observations of this galaxy to study star clusters and understand how matter is cycled between stars and interstellar clouds.

A team of astronomers has used a new imaging technique to capture never-before-seen details of the star Beta Canis Minoris, opening the door to discoveries of objects smaller and more distant than ever before.

Recently, scientists conducted a study and discovered that the Pleiades cluster had created numerous stars. And that's not all, because these stars are scattered in space.

After offering satellite Internet for $60 a month to select customers, Starlink has now cut the price of its Residential plan to the lowest ever monthly fee. The new basic tier, however, comes with caveats.

After the Leonids, the Taurid meteor shower will be visible in the night sky this week. And if the conditions are optimal to observe it, it will be necessary to follow some advice.

The Starlink Mini Kit that can fit in a backpack and brings satellite Internet wherever one travels has fallen precipitously in price. When it launched, the Mini dish was more expensive than the Standard one.

Astronomers have found the chemical remains of a planet devoured by its dead star. The discovery offers a haunting preview of what could happen to Earth one day when the Sun reaches its end.

This strange celestial object located in the solar system has a similarity with Saturn. And this raises many questions for astronomers, who will have to conduct further studies.