NASA’s SPHEREx mission is observing the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, or wavelengths of light…
SPHEREx is Now Mapping the Entire Sky
A new observatory begins its science mission, to create a unique all-sky map of space and…
NASA’s NICER Maps Debris From Recurring Cosmic Crashes
Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. For the first time, astronomers have probed the…
Spot the Station Frequently Asked Questions
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Quantum Sensing via Matter-Wave Interferometry Aboard the International Space Station
Future space missions could use quantum technologies to help us understand the physical laws that govern…
What is Vesta? Neither an asteroid nor a planet, says study
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The Most Common Type of Exoplanet Was Difficult To Observe Until the JWST Came Along
The idea that our Solar System is representative of other solar systems hasn’t survived the age…
New Horizons Helps Map the Hot Clouds of Interstellar Gas All Around the Solar System
By Andy Tomaswick May 5, 2025 New Horizons’ primary mission is complete. It’s already completed its…
A Fast-Moving Pulsar Fractures the Milky Way’s Galactic Bone
The center of the Milky Way is a busy place, tightly packed with stars and dominated…
Using the Solar Gravitational Lens Will Be Extremely Difficult
The solar gravitation lens (SGL) has much potential as a telescope. This point in space, located…