Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket to launch 52 satellites into orbit from Vostochny Cosmodrome on December 28
The launch of 52 satellites (including Aist-2T No. 1 and No. 2) on the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket is…
NASA’s New Sensor at 60,000 Feet Tracks Critical Minerals for Phones, EVs, and Clean Energy
NASA has embarked on an exciting mission to locate critical minerals essential for modern technology and clean energy…
Tonight the crescent Moon meets Saturn in the evening sky. How to see the Christmas conjunction
Christmas is a great time for stargazing. Many of us have a long break from our daily routines,…
Two collisions, one star, and a new view of planet formation
When you look up at the night sky, planets seem calm and fixed. But a new study shows…
A Passenger Jet Dropped 10 Stories in 7 Seconds. Space Particles May Be to Blame.
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A recent passenger flight of a JetBlue-operated Airbus A320…
Astronomers are seeing bright blue cosmic flashes called LFBOTs
Every so often, astronomers will witness an incredible and mysterious phenomenon – startlingly bright, electric blue flashes in…
Space breakthrough as Nasa detects supernova from dawn of the universe in ‘remarkable’ discovery
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made an unprecedented breakthrough, capturing the most distant supernova…
Top Astronomical Events to Watch For in 2026
The coming year offers eclipses, occultations and much more. Ready for another amazing year of skywatching? 2025 was…
Santa’s stolen flame spreads across the night — auroras will invade as a late Christmas gift
The sun has been exhibiting bursts and storms lately. This has been unexpected, as it has been docile…
NASA wanted to use Shannon as emergency landing zone
Shannon Airport has had many eye-catching visitors over the years. But the prospect of a pay-load carrying NASA…
U.S. will return to the moon within Trump’s term
Recently appointed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Friday told CNBC that the U.S. will return to the moon…
Before We Build on the Moon, We Have to Master the Commute
Even most rocket scientists would rather avoid hard math when they don’t have to do it. So when…