Astronomy / Space

Recently, astronomers conducted simulations on an exoplanet located close to its star. And they discovered that lava tsunamis were present on its surface, particularly due to its proximity to its host star.

New observations made by the Juno probe show that Jupiter is smaller than expected. And while this difference may seem insignificant, it could help astronomers better understand gas giants.

A sunspot 15 times larger than Earth is visible on the Sun's surface and has already caused several solar flares. And if you want to observe it before it disappears, you will need to equip yourself with special equipment.

Tesla and SpaceX officials are lining up a massive supply of heterojunction solar panels for their future endeavors. Elon Musk plans to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites to form an Orbital Data Center system.

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-like exoplanet that could be located in the habitable zone of its star. But while this discovery is fascinating, many mysteries remain to be solved, and further studies will need to be conducted.

New images taken by the Gemini North telescope show comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) disintegrating in space. And this event could happen again in the near future, allowing astronomers to better understand these celestial objects.

Two powerful NASA observatories looked deeply into a patch of sky and found a galaxy cluster forming only about one billion years after the Big Bang. Scientists never expected to find something as massive as a galaxy cluster at such an early time in the universe’s existence.

Using its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope peered into a region for a total of about 255 hours. This exceptionally long observation allowed astronomers to trace dark matter by studying how its gravity distorts and influences the light from distant galaxies.

New simulations performed on a NASA supercomputer provided the most comprehensive details into the chaotic environment around rapidly rotating neutron stars before they merge.

NASA scientists may have found the driving force that sculpts a kind of aurora called auroral arcs. To make their findings, the scientists had to search through archives of past observations of the eye-catching phenomenon.

SpaceX will try to solve orbital data center challenges like latency, maintenance, or traffic with a new satellite constellation. It has filed for permission to launch up to a million of those.

Elon Musk's car company sales may be flagging, but the rest of his businesses are expanding, so he is considering a SpaceX tie-up with Tesla instead of an IPO. Such a merger would more than offset any future Tesla revenue or stock price challenges.

An improved AI model by NASA scientists dug into TESS data and found 7,000 possible exoplanets on just its initial run. The model which has proven to be effective is available to the public via GitHub, meaning anyone can hunt for planets themselves.

New NASA research provided evidence that the amount of water supplied to Earth by meteorites may not have been significant. The researchers discovered this using a novel method for studying the Moon’s surface.

Starlink is starting to push users towards more expensive basic plan tiers. After nixing the $40 Residential option coming with a Standard Kit, it's now time for the most basic Mini dish plan to go.

The European Space Agency is providing more than just propulsion for the upcoming lunar mission; it is also sharing spectacular imagery of the rollout. A new ESA time-lapse follows the rocket’s path to the launchpad, underscoring the close cooperation with NASA.

NASA’s Hubble looked observed an eerie scene. In the image, a ghostly cloud appears to obscure the light from stars. But looks can be deceiving. Behind this ghostly appearance lies one of the most active processes in the universe — star formation.

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found the forging site of crystalline silicates. They also discovered how these particles are possibly distributed. The study provided evidence to explain how cold comets get to contain crystalline silicates — particles that need intense heat to form.

Earth was hit by a coronal mass ejection from the Sun. This event triggered a dramatic and beautiful phenomenon witnessed by skywatchers on January 19. Auroras (northern lights) lit up the sky in a colorful fashion.

Recently released images from NASA’s Hubble showed baby stars and their properties. By studying the properties of the stars, astronomers can try to determine the evolutionary stage of the star. All of these are important in understanding how these massive stars form.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided a detailed image of the Helix Nebula. The high-resolution image revealed the structure of the gas being shed off from the dying star. With this image, astronomers can see how stars recycle their material into the cosmos.

TeraWave promises speeds of up to 6 Tbps strictly for enterprise and government clients. Unlike mass-market competitors like Starlink and Amazon Leo, TeraWave uses a specialized multi-orbit architecture and optical links to deliver secure, high-capacity connectivity for critical operations.

After doubling the satellite Internet data cap available with its cheapest roaming plan, Starlink has now dropped the price of a Mini dish to a record low. Residential plan users can even get it for free in certain regions.

Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf that emits jets of matter in a mysterious way. And while some hypotheses have been put forward, the mystery remains unsolved, and further studies will need to be conducted to unravel it.

Chinese entities have submitted plans to the United Nations to launch over 200,000 internet satellites, escalating the race against SpaceX’s Starlink to secure limited orbital real estate.

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope collated images of protoplanetary disks — disks that may eventually form planets. The collection shows the disks of several stars, with some viewed in visible light and others in infrared light. The image could help scientists better understand how stars form.

The Hubble Space Telescope captured a busy and dreamy-looking scene located about 950 light-years away. The region hosts multiple young stars, two of which release powerful winds that form cavities.

NASA’s StarBurst mission has passed thermal and vibration tests and is now closer to being launch-ready. The mission will study some of the most powerful events in the universe — events from which heavy metals like gold and platinum form.

Hubble captured a bright pink and green glow from a system located in the constellation Sagittarius. The glow is coming from a type of object that is normally driven by low-mass stars. This is the first of its kind that astronomers are finding associated with a young massive star.

The small red dots discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope in 2022 could be supermassive black holes. This is a surprising discovery for astronomers, who can now study them and understand their formation in the early universe.

A comet could be visible in the sky in 2026, offering a unique spectacle for many people. But its behavior is unpredictable, and many events could occur, reducing the chances of seeing it in the night sky.

SpaceX recently brought back its cheapest $40 Starlink satellite Internet plan, but only for certain Mini dish owners. They are now getting double the data allotment and a Standby mode perk for free, too.

Webb got its sharpest and most detailed look into the core of the Circinus galaxy. The image has overturned an idea that scientists have held for some time. The technique used for this study could open the doors to understanding many more black holes.

In an image that covers almost the same landmass as Belgium, Mars Express spotted the powerful effects of Martian winds. The winds acted as giant sandblasters, carving intriguing grooves on the Martian landscape.

NASA’s Pandora satellite launched on January 11. The mission will study worlds beyond our solar system. Specifically, it will help scientists tell exactly where detected molecules are coming from — whether from exoplanets' atmosphere or from their host stars.

UK-based startup Space Forge has successfully generated plasma in low Earth orbit aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, marking a key technical milestone for commercial in-space manufacturing. The plasma test validates the satellite’s ability to sustain extreme temperatures required for semiconductor crystal growth in microgravity.

After the upcoming FSD legislation that will drastically increase the number of robotaxi permits, Elon Musk's companies are scoring more regulatory wins. This time it is SpaceX that has gotten favorable treatment by the Pentagon and FCC as it is positioning for an IPO.

NASA’s IXPE has given astronomers access to the energetic environment of a white dwarf for the first time. This unprecedented event resulted in findings that beat scientists’ expectations, some of them confirming existing theories.

Using NASA’s Webb, astronomers have found a chemically primitive galaxy making dust. This is unusual given that the galaxy does not have the required ingredients. The discovery is providing insights into how early galaxies evolved and developed dust.

Astronomers have discovered the violent past of the black hole located at the center of our galaxy. But while this discovery is important, further studies will need to be conducted in the near future.

Astronomers found nine galaxies with point-like appearances from Webb’s data. These galaxies defy current classification. Are they galaxies in early stages of formation? And what do they really tell us?

A team of astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to examine a celestial object called Cloud-9. What was thought to be a faint galaxy has now been redefined as a dark-matter cloud with no stars. This discovery provides some insights into our understanding of dark matter and the early universe.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has discovered an asteroid spinning at record speed. But while this is a new record for its category, this celestial object remains very mysterious and further studies will need to be conducted.

Astronomers have detected a new rogue planet located about 10,000 light-years from Earth. But while this discovery is amazing, the mystery surrounding these planets remains unsolved, and further studies will need to be conducted.

The ESA/Webb final Picture of the Month for 2025 is an image of a star cluster called Westerlund 2. The image displays stars in their different phases of evolution, including those that have formed protoplanetary disks.

Hubble discovered the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. The telescope also revealed an unusual detail — the disk is unexpectedly chaotic. This discovery could help astronomers understand more about how planets form in different environments.

NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory completed its first infrared map of the entire sky — and it did so in 102 colors. This is the most colorful mapping of the sky ever done. Each color is a different wavelength of infrared light, and they all reveal different things about the universe.

Hubble zoomed in on a neighboring region of the N159 star-forming complex. The image was selected as this week’s ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. The image highlights the complicated interactions between stars and the gases from which they form.

Hubble’s Picture of the Week is a celestial pair known as Arp 4. The two galaxies appear deceptively close. However, in reality, they are not close at all. One of the pair is over ten times farther away from us than the other.

Two NATO states have published intelligence reports that describe a new weapon against Elon Musk's Starlink satellites. This system is intended to release clouds of shrapnel (high density pellets) in orbit. In an emergency, this would jeopardize all types space travel.