JAXAs Hayabusa2 spacecraft is set to return asteroid samples from Ryugu to Earth in December, then embark on an extended mission to a new target. In a landmark achievement for planetary science, Japans Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched Hayabusa2 years ago to collect samples from asteroids

A U.S. military-commissioned study explores how SpaceXs Starlink satellites could power a navigation system vastly superior to GPS. A Viable GPS Alternative Elon Musks SpaceX is pushing boundaries across industries, with Starlink aiming to blanket the globe in high-speed internet. In early September

SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket finally lifted off on Tuesday, October 6, deploying a fresh batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit following two delays. The company successfully recovered the first stage booster and both fairing halves. Sixty new satellites have now joined SpaceXs expanding Starl

Could there be planets better suited for life than Earth? Leading astronomers argue yes, pinpointing worlds potentially more conducive to complex life forms. Earth remains the only known home to life, long assumed the gold standard for habitability. But astronomer Dirk Schulze-Makuch from Washington

Launched from Earth more than two years ago, Starman aboard Elon Musks Tesla Roadster has edged closer to Mars—though its merely passing by on its cosmic journey. In February 2018, SpaceXs Falcon Heavy rocket carried Elon Musks personal Tesla Roadster into a heliocentric orbit, complete with a space

Roscosmos, Russias state space agency, has introduced the Amur, a new medium-lift launch vehicle with a reusable first stage. Its design strikingly mirrors SpaceXs proven Falcon 9. SpaceX has transformed the space industry over recent years by drastically cutting launch costs through first-stage rec

US Space Force officials envision launching military astronauts into space someday, though such missions remain decades away. Over two years ago, President Donald Trump announced plans for a dedicated US space force, overseen by Chief of Staff Joseph Dunford. Established as the sixth independent bra

Recently, researchers from the SETI Berkeley Research Center submitted a compelling proposal to the National Academy of Sciences: constructing a radio telescope on the Moons far side to advance the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) initiat

Members of the Hoh Tribe in Washington State recently gained access to Starlinks high-speed internet. Their reaction? Pure delight. SpaceX has been launching Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit for months, aiming to deliver broadband internet worldwide. To date, more than 700 satellites are in

The Breakthrough Initiatives project is funding a pivotal study to investigate the discovery of phosphine in Venus atmosphere. Leading astrobiologist Sara Seager from MIT heads the expert team. On September 14, the Royal Astronomical Society announced a compelling finding: astronomers detected phosp

Amid Earths challenges, the Sun has enjoyed a relatively quiet period. Recent analysis by leading solar experts confirms our star entered a new phase—Solar Cycle 25—starting December 2019. Since the mid-18th century, astronomers have tracked the Suns approximately 11-year activity cycle, marked by p

Among the planets orbiting our Sun, Neptune stands as the farthest and most serene in appearance. This ice giant owes its captivating bluish tint to its atmosphere—but what exactly causes this distinctive color? Orbiting approximately 4.5 billion kilometers from the Sun, Neptune is invisible to the

Astronomers have announced the groundbreaking discovery of a massive, intact planet orbiting a much smaller white dwarf star—a first that promises to revolutionize exoplanet research. As a Sun-like star ages, it expands into a red giant before shedding up to 80% of its mass, leaving behind a dense c

Aerospace leader Dynetics has delivered a full-scale model of its lunar lander to NASA, positioning it as a contender to ferry astronauts to the Moon by 2024 under the Artemis initiative. In May, NASA awarded contracts to Blue Origin, Dynetics, and SpaceX to develop human landing systems for the Art

A detailed analysis of Cassini probe data confirms regular fresh ice formation across Enceladus northern hemisphere. Findings are published in the journal Icarus.In 2017, after 13 years orbiting Saturn and over 20 years in space, NASAs Cassini spacecraft, low on fuel, executed a dramatic dive into t

American production company Space Hero Inc. is launching a groundbreaking reality TV series where contestants undergo rigorous space training. The ultimate prize: a 10-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Space travel remains prohibitively expensive for most, but this contest offer

NASAs return of American astronauts to the Moon in 2024 will cost at least $28 billion, including $16 billion for the human landing system.NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, along with senior officials Kathy Lueders, James Reuter, and Thomas Zurbuchen, shared key updates on the Artemis program duri

Astronomers have announced the discovery of an intriguing Earth-sized exoplanet that orbits its host star every 3.14 days, earning it the nickname Planet Pi after the famous mathematical constant. The study is published in The Astronomical Journal.Nearly two years after its decommissioning, NASAs Ke

Could life exist in Venuss clouds? Rocket Lab Founder and CEO Peter Beck aims to answer that by launching a spacecraft to the planet in 2023. Days ago, researchers announced detecting phosphine in Venuss clouds at altitudes mimicking Earths sea-level conditions. On our planet, anaerobic bacteria pro

Earth is set to temporarily capture a new mini-moon, 2020 SO, from October 2020 through May 2021. While exciting, its origins spark debate among astronomers—could it be artificial space junk? Earths sole natural satellite is the Moon, but smaller objects occasionally get caught in our planets gravit