Astronomers from Cornells Carl Sagan Institute and Lehigh University have identified exoplanets with a direct line of sight to Earth.Missions like Kepler and TESS have discovered thousands of exoplanets beyond our solar system, with NASAs James Webb Space Telescope and upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Spa

SpaceX recently bolstered its Starlink constellation with dozens of new satellites, but challenges persist. While thousands more launches are planned, a portion of the existing fleet has already gone dark. 3% of Satellites No Longer Operational Following a successful launch of about 60 Starlink sate

As nations increasingly weaponize space, defense experts foresee deliberate, slow-burn conflicts overhead rather than rapid dogfights. A new report from The Aerospace Corporation outlines the realities. Over two years ago, former President Donald Trump announced plans for a U.S. Space Force, officia

Want to create massive objects in a universe simulator? The browser-based game Gravity, from the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF), offers this engaging experience. Beyond fun, it teaches core gravity concepts trusted by science educators. Become a Cosmic Creator The NSTMF, a

A few days ago, NASAs OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully touched down on asteroid Bennu to collect rock and dust samples. The collection head filled beyond capacity, preventing full closure and allowing material to escape into space. You may have heard: On October 21, four years after launching from

Recent analysis by astronomers at Leiden University disputes the detection of phosphine in Venuss atmosphere, tempering excitement over possible signs of life.In mid-September, a team led by Jane Greaves at Cardiff University reported phosphine in Venuss upper clouds using data from the Atacama Larg

For decades, the Soviet space program inspired striking futuristic artwork. Tekhnika Molodezhi magazine masterfully wove science fiction with state propaganda, as captured in the 2020 book Soviet Space Graphics: Cosmic Visions from the USSR. Futuristic Covers Launched in 1933 as a monthly popular sc

As the third nation to send humans into space, China is transforming our Moon into its next frontier. The country is now developing a powerful new rocket designed to carry taikonauts to the lunar surface. China has achieved remarkable strides in space exploration recently. The China National Space A

NASA is preparing to send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since 1972. Before liftoff, Orion spacecraft engineers must solve a key challenge: its toilet system generates strong odors that permeate the cabin. A new toilet prototype is set for astronaut testing soon. Overpowering Odors i

Astronomers using ESOs Very Large Telescope have captured direct images of a nearby exoplanet approximately 20 million years old. The findings are detailed in Astronomy & Astrophysics. With over 4,200 confirmed exoplanets in more than 2,800 systems, most detections rely on indirect methods like tran

In 2020, a meteor skimmed Earths atmosphere, bounced off it, and streaked back into space. The Global Meteor Networks cameras captured this extraordinary event. As Earth orbits the Sun, it frequently encounters space rocks. Some pass harmlessly by, others burn up on entry, and a few impact the surfa

Researchers from Caltech and NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have developed a compact biochemical analyzer, roughly the size of a shoebox. This breakthrough device is designed to equip future Mars rovers and planetary explorers.Amino Acids: Key Biosignatures of LifeIdentifying traces of extrat

NASA has announced a delay in the launch of its Dragonfly mission to Titan, Saturns largest moon, pushing it to 2027. The primary cause: ongoing budgetary constraints stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.Beyond Earth, Titan stands alone in our Solar System with stable surface liquids made of methane

Real-world data from Chinas Change 4 mission on the Moons far side reveals that future astronauts could face about 200 times more radiation than on Earth, requiring robust shielding like 80 cm-thick regolith walls.The Challenge of Space RadiationOne of the greatest risks in long-duration space missi

NASAs Europa Clipper orbiter is set to hunt for signs of life on Jupiters moon Europa in the early 2030s. Building excitement, the agency has just released an official mission poster.NASA confirmed plans last year to investigate Europa, Jupiters intriguing icy moon. Voyager flybys in 1979 and the Ga

NASA has announced that SpaceXs Crew Dragon capsule will launch its first operational crewed mission on October 31. The crew includes three NASA astronauts and one from Japans JAXA.On May 30, SpaceX launched astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station (ISS)—a milestone

NASAs DAPPER mission will capture low-frequency radio waves from the Universes earliest epochs by positioning a radio telescope on the Moons far side, far from Earths radio interference. Radio astronomers require pristine radio silence to detect faint cosmic signals. Earths human-generated radio noi

ESAs CHEOPS space telescope has captured unprecedented details of WASP-189b, one of the most extreme exoplanets known—an ultra-hot Jupiter. Missions like NASAs TESS and Kepler have uncovered thousands of exoplanets across the Milky Way. Now, astronomers are delving deeper into these worlds. Launched

The United Arab Emirates plans to send a rover to the Moon in 2024, announced a senior official on Tuesday. If successful, the UAE would become the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface.The UAE has established itself as a leader in space exploration. From sending astronaut Ha

Could NASA have unknowingly detected signs of potential extraterrestrial life on Venus back in 1978? A fresh analysis of Pioneer Venus data suggests exactly that. In September 2020, astronomers stunned the world by detecting phosphine in Venuss upper atmosphere, where conditions mimic Earths sea lev