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Side-by-side images of two small galaxies: NGC 6278 and PGC 039620 (Image source: several; see sources)

NASA might have found something that challenges the foundations of modern astronomy

A recent study suggests that most smaller galaxies may not have supermassive black holes in their center. This new finding goes against what scientists have previously known about galaxies and black holes. If proven to be true, it...

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Dec 2025 03:30

The 3D-printed DIY telescope (pictured in hands-on photos) uses carbon rods for structural support. (Image source: Lucas Sifoni)

This inexpensive 3D-printed DIY telescope fits in a jacket pocket

Lucas Sifoni built a pocket-sized, 3D-printed Dobsonian telescope around a 76 mm mirror, and was kind enough to detail its compact mechanical design, materials, optical testing, and limits, showing it is small but genuinely functi...

Anubhav Sharma, 13 Dec 2025 11:31

A Starlink standard dish on a lawn. (Image source: Rose/X)

SpaceX quietly removes its $40 Starlink plan in the US

SpaceX has dropped its 'Residential 100Mbps' plan from Starlink's US site. This sudden change likely stems from high demand filling up network capacity in the areas where it was available. However, the plan is still available for ...

Antony Muchiri, 13 Dec 2025 08:38

The image showing Comet Lemmon and the Milky Way above Hawaii. (Image source: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURAImage processing: M. Rodriguez (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab) & M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab))

An incredible image shows Comet Lemmon and the Milky Way above Hawaii

In recent weeks, Comet Lemmon has been visible in the sky, and recently, an impressive photo was unveiled showing this comet and the Milky Way in the night sky. And that's not all, because it is also possible to see other stars in...

Alexis Stegmann, 12 Dec 2025 20:12

A scanning electron microscope image of a micrometeorite impact crater in a particle of asteroid Bennu material (Image source: NASA, and Zia Rahman)

Scientists find key RNA component on an asteroid for the first time

Researchers studying the pieces of asteroid Bennu have discovered three ground-breaking things inside the samples — sugar, a mysterious gum-like object, and a huge amount of dust. These findings could tell us more about the early ...

Chibuike Okpara, 12 Dec 2025 06:52

An image showing an astronaut with a rover on the Moon. (Image source: NASA-Imagery - Pixabay)

A droid will assist astronauts conquer the Moon once more

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...

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Dec 2025 23:36

An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet with two stars. (Image source: Terranaut - Pixabay)

Astronomers unveil images of a rare exoplanet, similar to Tatooine, orbiting two stars

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Dec 2025 20:15

Pictured are JWST, Hubble, Chandra, and Swift space telescopes (Image source: NASA; edited)

NASA finishes telescope set to detect 10× more supernovae than all others combined

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 h...

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Dec 2025 02:43

An image showing a shooting star in the night sky. (Image source: ahmetyuksek - Pixabay)

The most beautiful meteor shower of the year will soon reach its peak activity

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Dec 2025 20:47

An image showing the remnants of the Cassiopeia A supernova. (Image source: WikiImages - Pixabay)

The James Webb Space Telescope sets a record with the discovery of a 13 billion-year-old supernova

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Dec 2025 14:22

Amazon Leo Ultra antenna (Image Source: Amazon)

Amazon Leo is building a massive ground network to rival Starlink

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 dir...

Antony Muchiri, 10 Dec 2025 11:27

First Starlink vending machine at the Jordan Creek Mall. (Image source: DishyTech/YT)

Starlink now selling cheapest-ever $89 dish from self-service kiosk with $100 service credit

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...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Dec 2025 19:39

An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet with a star. (Image source: Mikkehouse - Pixabay)

The Subaru Telescope has discovered a new exoplanet and a new brown dwarf with its new program

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 09 Dec 2025 14:10

An image of Hubble space telescope in orbit (Image source: NASA)

Galaxy with an azure cloud filled with giant stars is the Hubble Picture of the Week pick

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 ...

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Dec 2025 23:47

An artist's illustration showing a black hole in space. (Image source: AdisResic - Pixabay)

These celestial objects survive the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 08 Dec 2025 21:12

A comet seen in the night sky. (Image source: Justin Wolff via Unsplash)

NASA’s PUNCH tracks comet for what might be the longest high-frequency tracking of a comet ever

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 s...

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Dec 2025 12:28

An image of Opportunity rover on Mars (Image source: NASA)

NASA's Perseverance detects electrical sparks on Mars

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 discov...

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Dec 2025 09:33

An artist's concept of the FFR Mission’s robotic system payload (Image source: Motiv Space Systems; edited)

NASA to send a robotic arm into low Earth orbit

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 mis...

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Dec 2025 08:07

The satellite described (Image source: NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Facebook)

NASA launches tech demo to make spacecraft cheaper to design

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.

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Dec 2025 06:30

The D2C satellites bring connectivity away from cell towers. (Image source: Starlink)

Elon Musk's T-Mobile rival could be called Starlink Mobile as it offers space-based 5G data and voice network

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.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Dec 2025 19:58

Image of a comet showing its two tails. (Image source: JimBonser - Pixabay)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures an impressive photo of comet 3I/ATLAS

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 05 Dec 2025 11:17

A conceptual image of the James Webb Space Telescope (Image source: NASA)

Image of two interacting dwarf galaxies emerges as Webb’s Picture of the Month

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.

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Dec 2025 10:33

Planet Mars (Image source: Digital Vision)

Mars clocks run 477 microseconds faster than Earth’s; here is why future exploration must compensate for it

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.

David Odejide, 05 Dec 2025 09:31

The WASP-107b exoplanet (Image source: NASA)

James Webb spots bizarre ‘super-puff’ planet racing after its own escaping atmosphere in space

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.

David Odejide, 04 Dec 2025 10:09

A picture showing the sun and numerous solar flares. (Image source: WikiImages - Pixabay)

Two huge sunspots have been spotted on the sun, and they could be targeting Earth

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 03 Dec 2025 18:14

An artist's illustration showing a black hole. (Image source: AdisResic - Pixabay)

Astronomers have discovered 53 quasars emitting jets 50 times larger than the Milky Way

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 03 Dec 2025 11:12

An artist's illustration showing an asteroid and the Milky Way. (Image source: CharlVera - Pixabay)

This company wants to buy a dying satellite to approach the asteroid Apophis in 2029 and photograph it

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 02 Dec 2025 20:16

Two satellites docking in space powered by Obruta's RPOD Kit. (Image source: Kevin Stadnyk on Unsplash)

Google wants data centers in space by 2027, and while it may seem smart, the reality is way more complicated

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 a...

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Dec 2025 16:41

The first Starlink store in Nebraska. (Image source: Parker/X)

SpaceX enters shopping malls with dedicated Starlink satellite Internet stores

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 s...

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Dec 2025 15:58

An image of Hubble in Earth's orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped)

Dazzling starburst galaxy shines in Hubble’s picture of the week

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 th...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Dec 2025 09:20

An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and exomoons - Modified. (Image source: 95C - Pixabay)

For the first time, scientists may have discovered an exomoon located 133 light-years from Earth

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 01 Dec 2025 18:56

Artist's illustration showing the Sun in our solar system. (Image source: josephwoodall2 - Pixabay)

This star orbiting a black hole has a composition that surprises scientists

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 30 Nov 2025 19:12

Image showing mountains and our galaxy, the Milky Way. (Image source: Kanenori - Pixabay)

Asteroid 433 Eros will pass close to Earth, and you can watch it live

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 30 Nov 2025 12:20

An artist's illustration showing Earth in space. (Image source: TheHappyCamper - Pixabay)

NASA's OSIRIS-APEX probe has captured striking images of Earth and the Moon

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 29 Nov 2025 20:52

An image of Mercury (NASA, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Carnegie; edited)

BepiColombo mission set to reach Mercury 8 years after launch

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, ...

Chibuike Okpara, 27 Nov 2025 23:10

An image of a fiery red sphere (Image source: Space.com; edited)

NASA spots a mysterious red sphere travelling way too fast

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.

Chibuike Okpara, 27 Nov 2025 22:20

Image showing the night sky with many stars and mountains. (Image source: Baptiste_lheurette - Pixabay)

A photographer captures a rare giant red halo over the Italian Alps

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 27 Nov 2025 21:10

An image of Mars' south polar ice cap (Image source: ESA, DLR, and FU Berlin; edited)

NASA investigates Martian underground lake theory

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 unli...

Chibuike Okpara, 26 Nov 2025 20:36

Artist's illustration showing numerous asteroids around Earth. (Image source: Placidplace - Pixabay)

This asteroid could reach Earth’s orbit in the next few years

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 26 Nov 2025 20:23

Starlink Router on Amazon (Image Source: Amazon)

SpaceX launches Starlink products on Amazon despite Musk-Bezos space rivalry

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...

Antony Muchiri, 26 Nov 2025 11:37

Artist's illustration showing a space probe orbiting the Earth. (Image source: PIRO4D - Pixabay)

NASA's ESCAPADE mission has taken its first photo, and it's good news

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 25 Nov 2025 21:02

Amazon unveils Starlink rival capable of up to 1 Gbps satellite internet

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 whi...

Antony Muchiri, 25 Nov 2025 19:33

Gorgeous Hubble image of a star-forming complex emerges as image of the week

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.

Chibuike Okpara, 25 Nov 2025 02:24

Artist's illustration showing Uranus with its rings. (Image source: 95C - Pixabay)

Europa Clipper captures an impressive image of Uranus at more than 3.2 billion kilometers

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 24 Nov 2025 15:23

Starlink Residential dish in a snow storm. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink rolls more affordable 200 Mbps Internet plan across the 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 th...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Nov 2025 16:34

An image of the Sun taken by the Solar Orbiter (Image source: ESA; cropped)

Sun bombards Earth with a series of coronal mass ejections

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.

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 23:50

The Smile spacecraft during testing (Image source: ESA-M.Roos; cropped)

This mission is set to give humankind its first complete look at how Earth reacts to radiation from the Sun

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...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 23:23

An image of the James Webb Space Telescope (Image source: NASA)

Webb spots a supermassive black hole in this early universe growing at an unusual rate

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....

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 20:45

In a first, astronomers spot an explosive burst on a star other than the Sun

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 ot...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Nov 2025 02:54

Artist's illustration showing a collision between two exoplanets. (Image source: Terranaut - Pixabay)

Theia, the planet at the origin of the Moon, may have formed close to 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.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Nov 2025 21:17

Astronomy / Space

NASA might have found something that challenges the foundations of modern astronomy

This inexpensive 3D-printed DIY telescope fits in a jacket pocket

SpaceX quietly removes its $40 Starlink plan in the US

An incredible image shows Comet Lemmon and the Milky Way above Hawaii

Scientists find key RNA component on an asteroid for the first time

A droid will assist astronauts conquer the Moon once more

Astronomers unveil images of a rare exoplanet, similar to Tatooine, orbiting two stars

NASA finishes telescope set to detect 10× more supernovae than all others combined

The most beautiful meteor shower of the year will soon reach its peak activity

The James Webb Space Telescope sets a record with the discovery of a 13 billion-year-old supernova

Amazon Leo is building a massive ground network to rival Starlink

Starlink now selling cheapest-ever $89 dish from self-service kiosk with $100 service credit

The Subaru Telescope has discovered a new exoplanet and a new brown dwarf with its new program

Galaxy with an azure cloud filled with giant stars is the Hubble Picture of the Week pick

These celestial objects survive the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way

NASA’s PUNCH tracks comet for what might be the longest high-frequency tracking of a comet ever

NASA's Perseverance detects electrical sparks on Mars

NASA to send a robotic arm into low Earth orbit

NASA launches tech demo to make spacecraft cheaper to design

Elon Musk's T-Mobile rival could be called Starlink Mobile as it offers space-based 5G data and voice network

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures an impressive photo of comet 3I/ATLAS

Image of two interacting dwarf galaxies emerges as Webb’s Picture of the Month

Mars clocks run 477 microseconds faster than Earth’s; here is why future exploration must compensate for it

James Webb spots bizarre ‘super-puff’ planet racing after its own escaping atmosphere in space

Two huge sunspots have been spotted on the sun, and they could be targeting Earth

Astronomers have discovered 53 quasars emitting jets 50 times larger than the Milky Way

This company wants to buy a dying satellite to approach the asteroid Apophis in 2029 and photograph it

Google wants data centers in space by 2027, and while it may seem smart, the reality is way more complicated

SpaceX enters shopping malls with dedicated Starlink satellite Internet stores

Dazzling starburst galaxy shines in Hubble’s picture of the week

For the first time, scientists may have discovered an exomoon located 133 light-years from Earth

This star orbiting a black hole has a composition that surprises scientists

Asteroid 433 Eros will pass close to Earth, and you can watch it live

NASA's OSIRIS-APEX probe has captured striking images of Earth and the Moon

BepiColombo mission set to reach Mercury 8 years after launch

NASA spots a mysterious red sphere travelling way too fast

A photographer captures a rare giant red halo over the Italian Alps

NASA investigates Martian underground lake theory

This asteroid could reach Earth’s orbit in the next few years

SpaceX launches Starlink products on Amazon despite Musk-Bezos space rivalry

NASA's ESCAPADE mission has taken its first photo, and it's good news

Amazon unveils Starlink rival capable of up to 1 Gbps satellite internet

Gorgeous Hubble image of a star-forming complex emerges as image of the week

Europa Clipper captures an impressive image of Uranus at more than 3.2 billion kilometers

Starlink rolls more affordable 200 Mbps Internet plan across the US

Sun bombards Earth with a series of coronal mass ejections

This mission is set to give humankind its first complete look at how Earth reacts to radiation from the Sun

Webb spots a supermassive black hole in this early universe growing at an unusual rate

In a first, astronomers spot an explosive burst on a star other than the Sun

Theia, the planet at the origin of the Moon, may have formed close to the Sun

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