Astronomy / Space

Two novas appeared in the sky at the same time, which is a very rare event. This should enable scientists to study this type of cosmic phenomenon more effectively.

After T-Mobile in the US and One NZ in New Zealand, now Starlink's direct-to-cell service is making a mark in Ukraine, the first country in Europe to adopt it. Starlink's satellite Internet has been active there for quite a while, and local carrier Kyivstar is now launching cellular Starlink.

Many discoveries are being made in space. Scientists have managed to discover a water reservoir 140,000 billion times larger than the one on Earth. But studies need to be conducted to better understand it.

According to observations by an amateur astronomer, an asteroid may have crashed into Saturn. However, NASA has launched a call for witnesses to confirm this cosmic event and conduct various studies.

The Earth has been spinning faster and faster in recent years. And although no one really knows why, several hypotheses have been put forward, but further studies need to be conducted.

Scientists have discovered an exoplanet similar to Earth that could contain water. However, further studies are needed to better understand it.

An exoplanet has been discovered by amateur astronomers around the world. And this could help scientists better understand this type of planet.

In a ranking of the fastest in-flight Wi-fi experience, the airlines who rely on SpaceX's Starlink satellite Internet take the lead. Apart from the fastest Internet on a plane, they offer the lowest ping, too.

An astronaut took a photo showing a natural phenomenon that is as surprising as it is mysterious. And this should help scientists to better understand it.

The Starlink satellite service so far worked only on newer iPhone and Galaxy phones. T-Mobile has managed to get the FCC's nod to expand it to older handsets, too.

Researchers have discovered two galaxies rapidly approaching each other. However, one of them is sending a destructive beam toward its neighbor.

The two-way satellite communication that Starlink dishes provide could prove key for unmanned narco traffic semi-submersibles. The sea drone equipped with Starlink guidance was caught empty during a test run.

A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to be made this year will provide a better understanding of its origin and composition.

Starlink satellites appear to be affected by the Sun's cycles, causing them to wear out and fall into the atmosphere at an increased rate.

Starlink has jacked up its demand surcharge fee to a staggering $1,000 for new Residential customers in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The congestion fee has tripled over the past month alone, as SpaceX struggles to manage demand in oversaturated areas.

NASA has announced a partnership with Netflix to bring content from their free NASA+ service onto the streaming platform. The content will include exclusive interviews, live spacewalks, and more.

Peering back in time over 11 billion years, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest picture yet of how disk galaxies assemble themselves. New research confirms that galaxies first form a puffy, thick disk of stars before a more defined, thin disk develops within it.

If you've always wanted to observe the stars but don't have the equipment, you can use this interactive map, which is completely free.

Supernovae have been capable of altering the climate on Earth, and this could happen again, particularly with the probable explosion of the star Betelgeuse.

Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed a unique phenomenon concerning Pluto, the dwarf planet in the solar system. And this could herald new advances in our understanding of the universe.

A radio signal from space has been detected in Australia. But its origin, which is very surprising, is not unknown to scientists.

For nine days, the Earth experienced seismic activity for 90 seconds. After extensive research, the reason for this phenomenon was finally discovered.

A capsule containing human ashes crashed into the ocean after re-entering the atmosphere. Despite this setback, the company remains confident about its upcoming missions.

The Earth has undergone numerous landscape changes over the millennia. And it is possible to see what it will look like in 250 million years.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first exoplanet close to Earth, and this looks promising for future space observations.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the Moon in 2032, and while this could provide a breathtaking spectacle, certain infrastructure could be at real risk.

The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun operations in Chile with the world’s largest 3,200 MP LSST camera mounted in the 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey telescope, capturing the area of 45 moons with each photo and generating 20 TB of data nightly.

A nova has been visible to the naked eye for several days now, and here's how to enjoy this unique spectacle.

Sought after for years, the missing ordinary matter of the universe has been discovered by researchers using a unique technique.

The Solar Orbiter probe has unveiled the first images of the Sun's South Pole, revealing a world that was previously unknown to all and revealing the next solar reversal.

Scientists have estimated the rotation speed and axis of rotation of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy with the help of AI.

There were no Starship testing ground personnel injured during the explosion, and SpaceX is conducting cleanup procedures and site damage assessment. The incident will likely postpone the next test launch of the Starship rocket that is set to go to Mars.

Researchers have made a discovery that could change the solar system as we know it today. And new observations are in store to find out more.

A mysterious object has been discovered by astronomers that doesn't fit into any known category of celestial object.

After leaving the U.S. government, Elon Musk has set himself a crazy challenge with his Starship.

SpaceX has announced a new, tougher Starlink Performance dish that can survive vibrations from a landing rocket and offers gigabit satellite Internet speeds. The Starlink gigabit plan upgrades will arrive in 2026.

The next generation of Starlink satellites will be way larger than the current V2 version. The size increase and upgraded technology will lead to greatly improved Starlink speeds and coverage.

With images of Optimus robots mimicking the famous Empire State Building constriction workers photo, SpaceX unveiled its vision for making life interplanetary. The Starship 3 rocket that will make the trip possible will have its maiden flight this year.

Tianwen-2 lifts off May 29 from Xichang, targeting two distant small bodies to collect and return primordial samples. Its dust analysis and sample-return will shed new light on early Solar System evolution.

China’s Long March 2D rocket launched 12 “Star Computing” satellites into sun-synchronous orbit on 14 May 2025, marking the Long March family’s 576th success.

Space Forge has closed a record $30 million Series A to build ForgeStar-1 and ForgeStar-2, satellites that will manufacture advanced materials in microgravity.

Researchers at the University of Bern have made a major breakthrough in the search for habitable worlds. Using a new AI model with a reported 99% accuracy rate, they have identified 44 planetary systems that could potentially host an Earth-like planet.

Instead of releasing a Gen 4 Starlink router, SpaceX filled a gap in its device offering by releasing a Starlink Mini router to go with its respective compact and highly mobile dish. It will be sold concurrently with Starlink's other routers, for those who want extended range on a budget.

Slated for late 2028, Tianwen-3 will launch two Long March 5 rockets to land, sample, and return Martian soil, delivering the first Chinese Mars samples by 2031.

After the Starlink Gen 3 router that ushered in Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and was developed to support the V2 satellite generation, SpaceX is now preparing to launch new gear. The Gen 4 routers will likely support the upcoming faster Starlink dish versions.

A mysterious world 120 light-years away could challenge everything we thought we knew about alien life. K2-18b, a distant exoplanet orbiting a cool dwarf star in the constellation Leo, has become the focus of intense scientific interest after the James Webb Space Telescope detected key carbon-based molecules—potential ingredients for life—in its atmosphere.

The Honda Space Development Division will test its water electrolysis system on the ISS, a key component of its regenerative lunar fuel cell system to make electricity, oxygen, and hydrogen.

SpaceX is giving potential Starlink customers in parts of the US a bit more time to snag its Standard satellite dish at a hefty discount. The company has officially extended its "Regional Savings" program through April 30th in 27 states.

CheckMag Initially teased by Elon Musk as a potential game-changer in affordable satellite internet, the Starlink Mini hasn't exactly lived up to that billing in the US market. While the price is trending downwards, it's still significantly more expensive than the Standard dish, especially with recent, deep discounts on the latter.