Space

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

Intuitive Machines, a Texas-based company, is on the brink of achieving a monumental feat that has thus far only been accomplished by a select few national space agencies – landing on the Moon. This bold venture is set to take place on Thursday at 2249 GMT, when the company’s spacecraft, Odysseus, will make a gentle

Recent data from the New Horizons probe has revealed surprising discoveries about the Kuiper Belt, the icy debris field that encircles the outer Solar System. The probe’s journey through this region has provided insights that challenge our current understanding of the depths of space, opening up new possibilities for exploration and discovery. The observations from

Black holes have long fascinated scientists and laypeople alike, offering a glimpse into the enigmatic world of cosmic phenomena. While initially considered hypothetical monsters born from the complexities of Einstein’s general theory of relativity, black holes are now recognized as tangible celestial objects, comparable to stars and galaxies. Physicists Daniel Jampolski and Luciano Rezzolla from

NASA has launched an ambitious program to simulate life on Mars by selecting four individuals to embark on a year-long mission in a habitat called Mars Dune Alpha. This program, known as the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), aims to replicate the challenges of living on the red planet, including limited resources, environmental

In a recent study conducted by planetary scientist Nathan Kaib and astrophysicist Sean Raymond, the idea of a grazing encounter between the Solar System and a passing star potentially changing Earth’s orbit was explored. This encounter, occurring around 56 million years ago, during the transition between the Paleocene and Eocene periods, could have led to