ESA – Cluster in the Cloud

This striking image shows the densely packed globular cluster known as NGC 2210, which is situated in the…

The International Space Station Celebrates 25 Years in Space

NASA recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS) with a space-to-Earth call…

This mathematical trick can help you imagine space-time

Illustration of the creation of planets of the solar system NASA The following is an extract…

Fly Slowly Through Enceladus’ Plumes to Detect Life

Enceladus is blasting water into space from the jets at its southern pole. This makes it…

Large exomoons unlikely around Kepler-1625 b and Kepler-1708 b, astronomers say

Several influences can create a moon-like signal in a light curve—even without the presence of an…

PACE testing and preparation continues for launch in early 2024

The PACE spacecraft is inspected and cleaned on a spacecraft dolly in a high bay at…

OSIRIS-REx Failed to Deploy its Drogue Chute Properly. Now NASA has Figured out Why

On September 24, 2023, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returned a precious sample of rocky material from asteroid…

China scores a big win in race with US for influence on the moon

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain China notched a diplomatic victory in its race against the U.S. for…

NASA Selects Contractors for Ground Support Equipment Fabrication

NASA has selected the following companies for a multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to fabricate ground support…

New dark matter theory explains two puzzles in astrophysics

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Thought to make up 85% of matter in the universe, dark matter…