Moons are the norm in our Solar System. The International Astronomical Union recognizes 288 planetary moons,…
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The Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Photo Might Need a Retake
Remember that amazing “first image” of Sagittarius A* (Sgr A) black hole at the heart of…
Here are Some Potentially Habitable World Targets for the Upcoming LIFE Mission
The odds are good that we are not alone in the Universe. We have found thousands…
Chinese Company is Taking Space Tourism Orders for 2027 Flights
China has some bold plans for space research and exploration that will be taking place in…
Measuring How Much Dust Spacecraft Kick Up When they Land
The arrival of spacecraft on alien worlds uses a number of different techniques from giant air…
Did Some of Earth’s Water Come from the Solar Wind?
The source of Earth’s water is an enduring mystery that extends to exoplanets and the notion…
Ion Engines Could Take Us to the Solar Gravitational Lens in Less Than 13 Years
Sending an object to another star is still the stuff of science fiction. But some concrete…
The First Triple Star System Found Containing a Black Hole
Neutron stars and black holes are the remnants of dead stars. They typically form as part…
Building Bricks out of Lunar Regolith
It was 1969 that humans first set foot on the Moon. Now, over 50 years later…
Life Can Maintain a Habitable Environment in Hostile Conditions
Everybody knows that for life to thrive on any world, you need water, warmth, and something…