On Saturday, a SpaceX rocket successfully launched a groundbreaking space telescope into orbit, embarking on a mission to explore the mysteries of the “dark universe” in unprecedented detail. The European Space Agency’s observatory, named Euclid, was propelled into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 11:11 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Excited spectators at the … Continue reading SpaceX rocket launches Euclid space telescope to map the ‘dark universe’

A breathtaking celestial phenomenon took place on Friday as a mesmerizing fireball streaked across the sky in San Diego, and luckily, the extraordinary event was captured on camera. Multiple witnesses in the area reported their sightings of this celestial spectacle to the American Meteor Society, a non-profit scientific organization that facilitates research endeavors for both amateur and professional astronomers. Among the eyewitness accounts, a remarkable … Continue reading Meteor lights up San Diego sky

In a major stride towards preparing for future crewed missions to Mars, NASA is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor by sending four volunteers into a state-of-the-art simulated Mars habitat. This 3D-printed structure, spanning an impressive 1,700 square feet, is located at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and will serve as their home for an extraordinary duration of 378 days, DevDiscourse reported. Commencing on June 25, 2023, … Continue reading Four volunteers set to enter NASA’s simulated Mars habitat

On Tuesday (June 20) at 1:09 p.m. EDT, our sun emitted a powerful X-flare, the most intense type of solar radiation eruption. The event was captured on video by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, a vigilant observer of solar activity working in conjunction with other satellites and observatories from organizations like the European Space Agency. The flare was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection (CME), a … Continue reading Sun unleashes giant X-flare in outburst that could spark auroras on Mars

A colossal stellar flare, exceeding the intensity of even the most powerful solar flare emitted by our sun, may have been triggered by a star’s violent act of tearing apart and consuming a massive gas giant planet. Recent research offers a potential solution to the enigma surrounding the luminosity surge observed in the young protostar FU Ori, situated 1,200 light-years away from Earth. This celestial … Continue reading Mysterious flare a trillion times brighter than our sun rips planet apart

According to NASA’s asteroid tracker, an asteroid comparable in size to the Titanic is scheduled to pass near Earth this upcoming Saturday. The asteroid, officially named 467336 (2002 LT 38), measures approximately 840 feet (269.5 meters) in length, while the Titanic was approximately 882 feet (268.8 meters) long. In simpler terms, this asteroid is comparable in size to a stadium, KOMO News reported. Scientists discovered … Continue reading Asteroid size as the Titanic to pass by Earth this weekend

In the early hours of Thursday morning, SpaceX accomplished yet another successful launch of a substantial batch of Starlink internet satellites, while also achieving a precision landing of the returning rocket on a sea-based platform. At 3:19 a.m. EDT (0719 GMT; 12:19 a.m. local time), a Falcon 9 rocket took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The rocket was carrying 47 Starlink spacecraft … Continue reading SpaceX launches 47 Starlink satellites, lands rocket at sea

On June 22 at 5:18 a.m. Eastern Time, United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched a classified spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The launch took place from Space Launch Complex-37 (SLC-37) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, utilizing a Delta 4 Heavy rocket. This launch marked ULA’s second attempt, as the initial schedule on June 21 had to be postponed due … Continue reading ULA’s Delta 4 Heavy launches classified spy satellite

On Monday (June 19), Europe’s BepiColombo probe, en route to Mercury, conducted its third close flyby of the target planet, unveiling a surface adorned with craters, one of which has been officially named. Launched in 2018 as a joint European/Japanese mission, BepiColombo is currently in the final stages of its seven-year expedition through the inner solar system, Space reported. To achieve its objective, the spacecraft … Continue reading European probe captures stunning up-close views of planet Mercury during brief flyby 

NASA’s JunoCam, a camera aboard the Juno spacecraft, has captured a fascinating image of a vibrant green dot on Jupiter’s north pole, which has been identified as a lightning bolt by NASA. Unlike lightning on Earth that often originates from water clouds near the equator, Jupiter’s lightning is believed to be caused by clouds containing an ammonia-water solution near its poles, according to NASA. Since … Continue reading NASA spacecraft captures glowing green dot on Jupiter caused by a lightning bolt

NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has transmitted back to Earth two panoramic photos of the Martian sky. The composite image is a combination of two pictures taken at different times of the day, seamlessly stitched together. While the original panorama shots were captured in black and white, NASA applied an “artistic interpretation” to add color, the Washington Examiner has reported. The choice of two distinct times … Continue reading Mars rover sends back pictures of Martian sky

Phosphorus, a crucial chemical component for life, has been discovered on Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons. Scientists have detected phosphorus in the salty ice grains that are released into space through plumes erupting from the cracks in Enceladus’ icy shell, CNN reported. Enceladus harbors an ocean beneath its thick icy surface, and material from these geysers regularly escapes and becomes part of Saturn’s outermost E … Continue reading Key building block of life found on ocean world orbiting Saturn

According to NASA, an asteroid comparable in length to New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge will come within 2.6 million miles of Earth on Thursday, classifying it as a “potentially hazardous object.” Named 2020 DB5, this asteroid measures around 1,600 feet in length, making it the largest among the next five asteroids currently being monitored by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, USA Today has … Continue reading Asteroid the size of the Brooklyn Bridge to pass near Earth on Thursday

This week, Earth will experience the passage of an asteroid of skyscraper-like proportions, although there is no actual danger to our planet. The asteroid in question, named Asteroid 1994 XD, was first identified by the Spacewatch group at Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona back in 1994, BGR reported. On Monday, June 12, at approximately 9:00 pm ET, Asteroid 1994 XD is projected to come within … Continue reading An asteroid Empire State Building-sized will come close to Earth

According to a report from the New York Post, body-camera footage from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has captured what some suspect to be an unidentified flying object (UFO) traversing the sky. The incident occurred on April 30 at approximately 11:50 p.m., as recorded by a police officer’s camera, as stated by the American Meteor Society, the Calgary Sun has reported. The luminous flash … Continue reading Vegas cops, residents claim to have seen UFO, aliens

The James Webb Telescope (JWST or Webb) has made a groundbreaking discovery by revealing the existence of hundreds of ancient galaxies, potentially among the earliest entities in the universe. This significant finding represents a significant leap from the mere handful of known ancient galaxies that were previously documented, Space reports. According to a recent study, conducted as part of the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey … Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope discovers 717 ancient galaxies

NASA is expressing growing apprehension regarding the readiness of SpaceX’s lunar lander variant of the Starship vehicle for the upcoming Artemis 3 mission, scheduled for late 2025. The extensive amount of work required to prepare the vehicle is raising concerns about meeting the mission’s timeline, Space News has reported. During a joint session of the National Academies’ Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board and Space Studies … Continue reading NASA concerned Starship problems will delay Artemis 3

According to a recent study, it appears that extended space missions and frequent journeys into space could have detrimental effects on the brains of astronauts. Previous investigations have already revealed that space travel has the potential to induce significant alterations in the human brain, Space reported. Understanding these changes and their potential consequences is crucial for the success of future missions, particularly those involving multi-year … Continue reading Long space missions take a toll on astronaut brains

The Parker Solar Probe, a mission aimed at unraveling the mysteries of the sun, has reached a proximity close enough to make a significant breakthrough. By analyzing data gathered by the probe, scientists have identified the origin of solar wind—the charged particles that emanate from the sun’s scorching outer atmosphere, known as the corona, and travel towards Earth, CNN reported. Launched in 2018 and named … Continue reading First mission to ‘touch’ the sun catches the solar wind

The age-old question of what would occur if we were contacted by aliens has received a partial answer through a recent occurrence. A transmission, specifically designed to simulate communication from an extraterrestrial civilization, has reached Earth from Mars, shedding light on this intriguing subject. This unique event was organized by SETI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the exploration of … Continue reading Alien-like message sent to Earth in a test to prepare for the real thing

In a bid to uncover potential technologically advanced extraterrestrial civilizations, scientists have broadened their search by directing their attention to a star-rich area near the center of our galaxy. This new approach involves monitoring a signal type that has been overlooked until now, but could potentially be generated by intelligent alien life forms, Reuters reported. Previous endeavors to detect signs of alien technology predominantly centered … Continue reading Scientists expand search for signs of intelligent alien life