Four Astronauts Splash Down Off the Coast of Florida, Capping Out a Six-month Journey
Four astronauts have come home from a six-month mission on the International Space Station, splashing down off the coast of Florida on Monday aboard their…
Astronomy
Perseverance Rover Captures Unusual Images Of Mars
On their treks around Mars, the robots we’ve deployed there come to find an unusual rock formation every now and then. It is occasionally something…
NASA Releases the First Images from a US Pollution Monitoring Instrument
NASA released the first data maps from its new device, which was launched into space earlier this year and is already effectively delivering information on…
The James Webb Space Telescope Provides a Breathtaking View of the Ring Nebula
Approximately 2,200 light-years from where you are are the Cheerio-shaped leftovers of a dying star — remnants that create the Ring Nebula, which is remarkable…
This Weekend, See Saturn at Its Largest and Brightest Since 2023
Saturn’s current position in the solar system makes it an ideal skywatching target this weekend. The ringed gas giant will approach opposition, which means it…
There Are Moon Landings That Never See The Sun – Here’s Why
Some parts of the Moon have never seen the light of day. Certain craters, primarily near the Moon’s polar regions, contain portions that have never…
The Moonshot of Chandrayaan-3: Why Soft Landing on the Moon’s Surface Is Difficult
Chandrayaan-3 will try a soft landing on the moon’s south pole today, a mission that might boost India’s space goals while also expanding knowledge of…
New Evidence of Mars’ Wet-dry Cycles Favoring the Origin of Life
A wet-dry cycle, which is required for life, was once present on Mars, according to new data. A new article published in Nature looked at…
Luna 25 Moon Mission Status, Landing Date, and Location
Luna 25, a major lunar mission led by the Russian space agency Roscosmos, aims to learn more about the Moon’s intriguing south pole area. Luna…
Tonight, the August New Moon is Great for Spotting Magnificent Deep Sky Objects
The new moon will provide the dark skies required for skywatchers to see several spectacular astronomical objects in the Messier catalog this week. According to…
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