Astronomers using data from the APOGEE survey at Apache Point Observatory have pinpointed a fossil galaxy concealed deep within the Milky Way.Galaxies are constantly on the move in the universe, often colliding and merging. Around 10 billion years ago, a small galaxy brushed against the young Milky

Terraforming Mars to restore its ancient atmosphere may be possible someday, but not in our lifetimes, according to Elon Musk. In the interim, early human settlers on the Red Planet will need to contend with its harsh conditions, likely residing in protective glass domes. Billions of years ago, Mars

NASAs Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has detected water molecules (H2O) on the Moons sunlit surface for the first time—a key step forward for lunar exploration.NASA recently hinted at an exciting discovery about the Moon from SOFIA, a cutting-edge airborne infrared telescop

On October 26, 2020, NASA announced two landmark discoveries about the Moon. One confirms water ice locked in polar cold traps, with profound implications for the Artemis program.Just hours earlier, NASA verified water in a sunlit lunar region for the first time. But thats not all. Drawing on resear

NASA has selected Houston-based Intuitive Machines to deliver an advanced ice extraction system to the Moons south pole in 2022, as part of its ambitious Artemis program. If youve followed space exploration news, youre aware that NASA plans to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024 through the Artemi

Since launching from Florida on July 30, NASAs Mars 2020 mission and its Perseverance rover have reached the halfway point in their voyage to the Red Planet. The landing remains scheduled for February. Launched on July 30, NASAs Mars 2020 mission will deploy the Perseverance rover to search for sign

NASA scientists have confirmed the detection of cyclopropenylidene (C3H2) in Titans atmosphere—a groundbreaking first. This highly reactive molecule exists only in laboratory conditions on Earth. Cyclopropenylidene, or C3H2, is an exceptionally rare carbon-and-hydrogen molecule that doesnt persist o

Astronomers led by the University of Warsaw have discovered the first Earth-sized rogue planet—a solitary world drifting through space unbound to any star. Over 4,000 exoplanets have been confirmed to date, ranging from massive gas giants to rocky worlds, scorching hot to frigid cold. Yet nearly all

SpaceX has officially invited select North American users to join the public beta test of its Starlink satellite internet service. Participants need to purchase the full ground station kit and commit to a monthly fee that, while high, supports this pioneering global connectivity push.On October 26,

Leveraging data from NASAs Kepler mission and ESAs Gaia telescope, astronomers from the SETI Institute, NASA, and international partners have estimated the number of potentially habitable planets in the Milky Way. Their peer-reviewed findings are published in The Astronomical Journal. Introduced by

Among the few near-Earth objects posing potential risks, asteroid Apophis stands out. Recent analyses by NASA scientists indicate a very low but possible chance of impact in 2068—requiring extraordinarily bad luck. On April 13, 2029, this 340-meter-wide asteroid will safely pass Earth at about 31,00

Researchers have analyzed a remarkably pristine meteorite that fell in Michigan two years ago, isolating thousands of pure organic compounds potentially key to lifes emergence on Earth. A Meteorites Swift Journey to Earth Celestial mechanics brings countless meteoroids into Earths path. Most inciner

Six years after bouncing across Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko—nicknamed Tchouri—the Philae lander sank into surface ice as fluffy as cappuccino froth, according to a new study published Wednesday. In 2014, after more than a decade in space, the European Space Agencys (ESA) Rosetta mission arrived

Orbiting Earth for over two decades—with its oldest modules launched more than 20 years ago—the International Space Station (ISS) is aging. Astronauts will soon depart, but what becomes of this engineering marvel? On November 2, 2000, NASA astronaut Bill Shepherd and Russian cosmonauts Yuri Gidzenko

A team of astronomers has identified dozens of primitive galaxies that exhibit remarkable maturity for their age. This groundbreaking discovery, made with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), indicates these galaxies evolved far faster than previously thought.Most galaxies, inclu

The European Space Agency (ESA) signed a memorandum of understanding on October 27, formalizing its collaboration with NASA on the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, the upcoming outpost in lunar orbit.NASAs Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024. Central to this is the Lunar Orbital

A detailed analysis of the teeth from Sue, one of the worlds most famous T. rex specimens, supports evidence of a severe parasitic infection in her final days. This infection may have ultimately caused her death.Sue stands as one of the largest and most complete T. rex fossils ever discovered. Unear

NASA has publicly opposed a proposed megaconstellation of satellites for the first time, raising serious concerns about collision risks with its orbital assets.To deliver high-speed internet globally, companies are deploying vast networks of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). SpaceX leads with Sta

Among the most extreme exoplanets known, some orbit so close to their stars that vast regions become oceans of molten lava. Astronomers have recently modeled the weather cycle on one such world, K2-141b.Earth has its harsh spots, but they pale compared to K2-141b, a rocky super-Earth located 202 lig

SpaceXs Starlink constellation is still expanding to bring high-speed internet to Earth, but the company is already eyeing Mars. This ambitious extension could prove even more vital for future colonists on the Red Planet. From Earth to Mars Launched in 2018, SpaceXs Starlink project currently operat