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NISAR's launch vehicle lifting off from Satish Dhawan Space Center (Image source: ISRO)

NISAR satellite launches: Set to capture more details of Earth than any satellite before it

With the launch of the NISAR satellite, NASA and ISRO are pushing the boundaries of Earth observation. The satellite will monitor nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces, capturing unprecedented data that will deepen our under...

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Aug 2025 15:36

An airbone drone carrying the parachute (Image source: NASA and Christopher LC Clark; cropped)

Video: NASA is testing supersonic parachute delivery for Mars landings

In a recent flight test, NASA successfully deployed a parachute equipped with sensors — a key step in a project designed to gather critical data for building safer parachutes for future Mars missions.

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Aug 2025 14:44

Mid-infrared image of planetary nebula NGC 6072 (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI; cropped)

Photos: NASA’s Webb spots bizarre anomaly in a dying star’s nebula

Images of the planetary nebula NGC 6072 from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed the unexpected. The near- and mid-infrared images show a messy scene that could provide more insight into the behavior of dying stars.

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Aug 2025 07:09

Remote beehive monitoring via Starlink IoT connection. (Image source: OneNZ/YT)

T-Mobile Starlink will support IoT devices as SpaceX satellites now monitor beehives in areas without coverage

The T-Satellite cooperation of T-Mobile with SpaceX will soon see its Starlink satellite connectivity service support various Internet of Things devices. One such example is already operational, with bees being monitored from afar...

Daniel Zlatev, 31 Jul 2025 15:15

The Kenko Tokina Asterism Glasses come with a hard case and soft pouch. (Image source: Kenko Tokina)

Kenko Tokina stargazing glasses reduce light pollution

Kenko Tokina’s Asterism Glasses use TR-90 lenses with an extended depth-of-field and color filters to enhance nighttime stargazing by reducing urban light pollution. They can be worn simultaneously with prescription eyewear.

David Chien, 30 Jul 2025 22:52

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

NASA telescope to detect 10× more supernovae than JWST, Hubble, and others combined

A survey by NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could reveal deep secrets about the universe, even ones that scientists probably have not even thought about. The survey, expected to reveal around 100,000 celestial ex...

Chibuike Okpara, 30 Jul 2025 16:42

The Falcon 9 rocket a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft for the launch on its way to the launch pad (Image source: SpaceX)

NASA's SpaceX Crew 11 and rocket are now ready for launch

With the crew's arrival at the launch site and their rocket now vertical on the pad, all major preparations are complete for the upcoming long-duration science mission to the International Space Station.

Chibuike Okpara, 29 Jul 2025 23:59

An image of Beltegeuse and its companion star, Siwarha (Image source: NASA, JPL, and NOIRLab; cropped)

After 100+ years of searching, NASA gets the clearest of image of Beltegeuse's companion

After over a hundred years of speculation, NASA has finally discovered the companion to Betelgeuse, the tenth-brightest star in the sky. The groundbreaking discovery was made using a ground-based telescope equipped with a powerful...

Chibuike Okpara, 29 Jul 2025 20:26

A representation of the satellite constellation that will be sent into space by Reflect Orbital. (Image source: Reflect Orbital)

A huge mirror will be sent into space to redirect its light back to Earth

Solar energy is becoming increasingly present in our daily lives, and startup Reflect Orbital understands this well. The company plans to deploy mirrors in space to redirect sunlight to Earth without interruption.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Jul 2025 19:03

The Starlink outage was due to a ground station network upgrade. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink download speeds increase drastically after the glitch that brought its satellite Internet network down

SpaceX has now revealed the reason why Starlink went down for the longest outage in its existence on Friday, July 25. American users couldn't use Starlink for hours, but it was all because of an upgrade.

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Jul 2025 16:22

An AI-generated image of a satellite orbiting the Earth. (Image source: Александр Лобач, Adobe Stock)

A satellite used AI to carry out a mission in space autonomously, without human intervention

Recently, a satellite successfully completed a mission autonomously in just 90 seconds, without human assistance. This is a major breakthrough thanks to artificial intelligence, which could help scientists in the near future.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Jul 2025 14:06

NASA tests new americium-based nuclear power for deep space missions

NASA is pushing the boundaries of deep space exploration with a new fuel — americium-241. This new heat source fuel could provide a reliable, long-lasting option to support long space travels in very extreme environments.

Chibuike Okpara, 27 Jul 2025 06:32

A zoomed-in image of Uranus, captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI; cropped)

NASA corrects major error: Uranus does emit more heat than it receives from the Sun

New analysis of decades of observational data has overturned a long-held belief based on a 1986 flyby, with researchers confirming Uranus has its own internal heat source, a finding that reshapes our understanding of the ice giant...

Chibuike Okpara, 27 Jul 2025 04:30

A conceptual image of the NISAR satellite in orbit over California (Image source: NASA and JPL-Caltech; cropped)

New US-India satellite can predict landslides with inch-perfect mapping of land and ice surfaces

A pioneering U.S.-India satellite mission called NISAR is set to launch, promising to deliver critical data that will help scientists and governments monitor natural disasters, manage crops, and track the impacts of climate change...

Chibuike Okpara, 26 Jul 2025 18:45

A composite image showing a section of the interstellar medium X-rayed for sulfur (Image source: DSS, DECaPS, eRosita, and NASA; cropped)

Japanese-led XRISM makes first-ever direct detection of sulfur in two states

In a groundbreaking discovery, Japan-led XRISM, in collaboration with NASA, and with contributions from the European Space Agency (ESA), has detected sulfur in the Milky Way in states never seen before. The discovery is expanding ...

Chibuike Okpara, 26 Jul 2025 09:34

An image showing a flat-shaped alien vessel. (Image source: tugkiara, Adobe Stock)

This Harvard physicist believes that the object crossing our solar system is an alien probe

Following its discovery on July 1, the interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS has a number of characteristics that are not yet fully understood. And in view of this, Avi Loeb, a professor at Harvard University, has no hesitation in...

Alexis Stegmann, 25 Jul 2025 18:43

Artist's rendering of red dwarf star L 98-59. (Image source: Benoît Gougeon, University of Montreal)

A near-Earth exoplanet could potentially harbor life

A near-Earth exoplanet could harbor life because it lies in its star's habitable zone. But further studies are needed to answer this mystery and potentially discover life elsewhere in the universe.

Alexis Stegmann, 24 Jul 2025 10:56

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s TRACERS (Image source: SpaceX)

NASA launches 5 satellites loaded with new tech into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

NASA launches 5 satellites into earth orbit after the previous attempt was cancelled due to the FAA's concern regarding the airspace. The launch includes 5 satellites from 4 different missions: TRACERS, PExT, Athena EPIC, REAL.

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 09:38

NASA shares how it fixed spacecraft's camera from 370 million miles away

NASA’s experimental technique to rescue Juno spacecraft’s camera far away in Jupiter’s orbit resulted in groundbreaking success, as presented during a technical session on July 16. The long-distance save is providing insights into...

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 05:35

A conceptual image of planet TOI 1227 b and its star (Image source: NASA, CXC, SAO, and M. Weiss; cropped)

This planet is being eaten by its own star and at an insane rate

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals that a “baby” planet, just 8 million years old, is being violently stripped of its atmosphere, shrinking from the size of Jupiter down to a small, barren planet.

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 02:06

An artist's rendering of Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion. (Image source: Nazarii_Neshcherenskyi - Shutterstock)

The star that was supposed to explode is no longer alone

The star Betelgeuse, located in the Orion constellation, has a companion orbiting close to it. And while the discovery is fascinating, its fate seems to be a sad one.

Alexis Stegmann, 22 Jul 2025 14:42

An image showing an object with a tail behind it. (Image source: Robert Lea - Canva)

An interstellar visitor could soon be visible to the naked eye in the night sky

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is currently crossing our solar system at high speed. And it could well be visible to the naked eye as it passes.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jul 2025 21:03

An image taken during the Perseid meteor shower. (Image source: Costfoto/NurPhoto - Getty Images)

Three celestial shows will take place this summer and are not to be missed

Three celestial shows will take place in the night sky this summer. But watch out, because one of the most important of them may be spoiled by the Moon.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jul 2025 20:01

NASA releases stunning 'space photo' of Aurora Australis, the lesser-known sister of Aurora Borealis

NASA has released an image of the lesser-known Southern Lights — Aurora Australis. The image was taken right from the space station, offering an amazing unobstructed view of this phenomenon.

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jul 2025 09:51

A conceptual rendering of Starlab commercial space station (Image source: Starlab; cropped)

NASA touts key progress on Starlab space station, a successor to the ISS

As the International Space Station nears retirement, NASA has reported major progress on the Starlab commercial space station, a key project in the plan to ensure a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit.

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jul 2025 05:19

The James Webb Space Telescope (Image source: NASA)

Ultra-rare phenomenon: Astronomers spot 2 galaxies sharing 3 black holes for the first time

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have discovered an active, supermassive black hole in a highly unusual location, providing the strongest evidence yet for a rare and rapid formation process known as direct colla...

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Jul 2025 15:42

A detailed image of the Cat's Paw (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI; cropped)

NASA captures never-seen-before details of the Cat's Paw

To mark its third anniversary of operation, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking new image of the Cat’s Paw Nebula, revealing in detail how young stars shape the cosmic dust and gas around them.

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Jul 2025 22:57

Illustration by an artist showing a Nova. (Image source: vetrana, Adobe Stock)

600 years later, astronomers rediscover a star that lit up the sky during the Ming Dynasty

More than 600 years after it appeared in the sky, astronomers have managed to find a star that had disappeared. This clears up a mystery that had been around for centuries.

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Jul 2025 18:06

An artist's impression showing the planet Proxima d. (Image source: Handout / European Southern Observatory / AFP)

Astronomers reveal the discovery of a new world in our solar system

A new world has been discovered in the solar system, and its orbit is intriguing researchers and astronomers around the world. What's more, it calls into question the hypothetical existence of Planet Nine.

Alexis Stegmann, 17 Jul 2025 10:52

The new Starlink Performance kit supports gigabit speeds. (Image source: SpaceX)

SpaceX reveals when Starlink will start offering gigabit Internet speeds

SpaceX has come out with its annual recap of the state of the Starlink network in terms of satellite launch capacity, performance, and subscriber count. Plans for the future development of the gigabit Starlink Internet network hav...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Jul 2025 16:02

When a paper airplane is launched from the ISS, it survives re-entry into Earth's atmosphere but burns up before reaching the ground. (Image source: DallE3)

This is what happens when you launch an origami glider from the ISS

Researchers at the University of Tokyo set out to discover what happens when a paper airplane is launched from the International Space Station. The results were not only fascinating but also provided practical insights for future ...

Marius Müller, 16 Jul 2025 13:25

Starlink Dish (Image Source: Hunter Masters Unsplash)

Starlink's US growth surges past 2 million active customers

SpaceX is celebrating a surge past 2 million Starlink customers in the US, fueled by promotional offers and cheaper plans. The company is also aiming to launch the first V3 Starlink satellites during next year's first half.

Antony Muchiri, 16 Jul 2025 11:09

Starlink download speeds are rising. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink tops satellite Internet download speeds and latency ranking

The satellite Internet download speeds of Starlink have been compared to rival providers of such services. Another important aspect of Internet connectivity - ping - has also been tested.

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jul 2025 18:59

Artistic illustration showing an explosion in space. (Image source: Shutterstock/mik ulyannikov)

The date of the end and collapse of the universe is now known

While many theories persist on this subject, scientists have just defined the date of the end and collapse of our universe based on the Big Crunch theory. And it seems to be quite precise.

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Jul 2025 18:41

Supernova remnants in the Crab Nebula. (Image source: ESA, Herschel, PACS, MESS Key Programme Supernova Remnant Team ; Nasa, ESA et Allison Loll et Jeff Hester, Arizona State University)

For the first time, astronomers discover a star that has exploded twice

For the first time, astronomers have discovered a star that exploded twice. This is a previously unknown event that could change many things in our understanding of this type of phenomenon.

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Jul 2025 11:14

A Starlink receiver in snowy condition (Image source: SpaceX)

Deal | Starlink UK offers £299 Standard Kit for free with 12-month Residential internet plan

SpaceX is running a deal in the UK that allows customers to get the £299 Standard Kit for free when they subscribe to a 12-month Residential plan. The promo is available in select areas in the UK.

David Odejide, 12 Jul 2025 09:08

An artist's impression showing a nova sucking matter from its host star. (Image source: K. Ulaczyk, Warsaw University Observatory)

Two novas appeared in the sky at the same time, which is exceptional

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Jul 2025 18:57

The Starlink D2C service provides mobile connectivity without cell towers. (Image source: Starlink)

Ukraine carrier first to adopt Starlink direct cell phone service in Europe to ensure communication continuity

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,...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Jul 2025 16:18

An illustration of a distant galaxy with an active quasar at its center. (Image source: Nasa, ESA et J. Olmsted - STScI)

A water reservoir 140,000 billion times larger than the one on Earth has been discovered in space

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 10 Jul 2025 18:39

An illustration shows a Trojan asteroid following Saturn. (Image source: Robert Lea - Canva)

An asteroid may have crashed into Saturn, and NASA is appealing for witnesses

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 09 Jul 2025 18:31

An illustration showing the Earth and the Moon. (Image source: brutto film, Adobe Stock)

The Earth is spinning faster and faster, and no one really knows why

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 08 Jul 2025 18:35

Artist's illustration of Kepler-69c. (Image source: NASA Ames/JPL-Caltech/T. Pyle)

Scientists discover a new Earth-like planet in the universe

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

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Jul 2025 18:38

Representation of Kepler-1625b, an exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-1625 in the Cygnus constellation. (Image source: AFP - RON MILLER / LEEMAGE)

A new gas giant planet has been discovered by amateur astronomers

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

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Jul 2025 15:28

SpaceX offers Starlink Aviation service for in-flight Internet. (Image source: SpaceX)

Planes with Starlink offer fastest Internet as two airlines take in-flight Wi-Fi speeds lead

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.

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Jul 2025 13:32

An image of Earth taken from the ISS, showing a thunderstorm in the distance. (Image source: Flickr/CC/ESA/NASA–T. Pesquet)

An astronaut captures a surprising and mysterious phenomenon from the ISS

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 06 Jul 2025 18:21

The iPhone 13 can now qualifies for the T-Satellite with Starlink service. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

T-Mobile brings Starlink satellite Internet to older phones

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.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Jul 2025 19:27

An image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, showing the two galaxies IC 2163 and NGC 2207 merging. (Image source: © NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI)

This galaxy sends a destructive ray at another galaxy

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

Alexis Stegmann, 04 Jul 2025 19:04

The narco sea drone directed by Starlink off the Carribean coast. (Image source: Armada de Colombia)

Starlink-guided narco sea drone caught doing test run with two dishes

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.

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jul 2025 16:20

Illustration of the first interstellar asteroid ever discovered, 1I/ʻOumuamua. (Image source: ESO, M. Kornmesser)

An interstellar object is currently traveling through our solar system at 60 km per second

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jul 2025 11:23

Artist's impression of Starlink satellites. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink satellites appear to be threatened by the Sun's activity cycles

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.

Alexis Stegmann, 02 Jul 2025 19:09