Space

Upon hearing about the seismic signals believed to be caused by an interstellar meteor falling to Earth, many were captivated by the idea of evidence of alien technology. However, recent findings suggest that the truth behind these signals may be much closer to home than initially thought. The team of scientists who visited the supposed

Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons, has long been considered a prime candidate for hosting life in our Solar System. Recent data from the Juno mission to Jupiter has provided us with valuable insights into Europa’s atmosphere and its potential habitability. While the Galileo mission has revealed the presence of an ocean beneath Europa’s icy

In the vast and mysterious universe, there lies a dead galaxy that defies the common expectations of cosmological processes. The galaxy JADES-GS-z7-01-QU, discovered by an international team of astronomers during a JWST observation, presents a puzzling case of a galaxy that ceased star formation at an incredibly young age. In a universe that was only

In the vast expanse of the universe, there are countless exoplanets waiting to be discovered. While the majority of them are uninhabitable, there are some that may hold the potential for life. One of the key ways to determine if exoplanets are habitable is by examining their atmospheres. Recently, a new telescope called LIFE (Large

Located 100 light-years away from our Solar System lies the HD 110067 planetary system – a system that has caught the attention of scientists due to its remarkable stability and alignment. The star at the center of this system, an orange dwarf known as HD 110067, is surrounded by six exoplanets. What makes this system

Odysseus, the Moon lander, captured the hearts of many as it embarked on its historic journey to the lunar surface. The mission, led by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, marked a significant return for the US to the realm of space exploration. Endorsed by NASA as part of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, Odysseus was

The recent data collected from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes has shed light on the dark and formless void of the early Universe. These observations have revealed that small dwarf galaxies played a crucial role in the generation of free-flying photons during the cosmic dawn. These galaxies, which were previously overlooked, were responsible

The Chinguetti meteorite has captured the attention of researchers for over a century. The smaller fragment of this stony-iron rock was discovered in 1916 atop a massive 100-meter-wide iron mountain in Africa. Despite numerous attempts, the larger parent meteorite has never been found. Now, a team of scientists from Imperial College London and the University

Imagine hurtling through the Earth’s atmosphere at Mach 25 inside a tiny space capsule, witnessing the fiery reentry firsthand. Varda Space Industries’ W-1 spacecraft provided an up-close and personal view of this exhilarating experience as it successfully landed at the Utah Test and Training Range on February 21, 2024. The 90 cm-wide capsule captured the

White dwarf stars are fascinating remnants of once vibrant celestial bodies, like our Sun, that have reached the end of their main-sequence lifespan. These stars go through a process of transformation, shedding their outer layers to ultimately become dense objects that pack a powerful punch. However, a recent discovery has shed light on the dark

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander recently made a dramatic yet off-kilter touchdown on the Moon, which has presented a significant challenge for the mission team. Despite the awkward angle at which the lander is lying, limiting the data its antennas can transmit, it is still managing to communicate with flight controllers. This obstacle is a testament

On February 21st, 2024, an intriguing event unfolded as a capsule carrying antiviral drugs grown in the microgravity environment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) returned to Earth. This capsule was part of the W-1 mission, an orbital platform created by Varda Space Industries, a company founded in 2020 by former SpaceX employees and Silicon Valley

In a surprising turn of events, astronomers have recently discovered three new moons orbiting Uranus and Neptune. These findings shed light on the often overlooked outer ice giant planets of our Solar System, bringing their moon counts to 28 and 16, respectively. This discovery highlights the importance of continued exploration and observation of these distant

The hopes of discovering some form of extraterrestrial life within our own Solar System have taken a hit with recent findings that suggest Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may be barren. This revelation has caused disappointment among scientists and astrobiologists who were optimistic about the potential for life in the icy worlds of the outer Solar

Intuitive Machines, a US company, has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by successfully landing its Odysseus lunar lander on the Moon’s surface. Described as a white-knuckle ride, the lander had to decelerate from a velocity of 1.8 kilometers per second after traveling a vast distance of 400,000 kilometers across space. The precision required