Faintest galaxy yet from early universe spotted by James Webb Space Telescope
A research team led by University of California Los Angeles astrophysicists recently published their findings in the journal Nature, confirming the existence of the faintest galaxy ever seen from the early universe known as JD1.
A research team led by University of California Los Angeles astrophysicists recently published their findings in the journal Nature, confirming the existence of the faintest galaxy ever seen from the early universe known as JD1.
Strawberry moon: June's full moon peaks Saturday night
Known as the Strawberry Moon – a name given by the Algonquin tribes – the full moon will begin to appear Friday evening and last through Monday morning, according to NASA.
Known as the Strawberry Moon – a name given by the Algonquin tribes – the full moon will begin to appear Friday evening and last through Monday morning, according to NASA.
NASA accepting proposals to build next lunar rover to explore moon
Proposals are being accepted until July 2023, and a contract will be awarded in November 2023.
Proposals are being accepted until July 2023, and a contract will be awarded in November 2023.
Solar telescope provides spectacular sun photos in unprecedented detail
The National Solar Observatory said the sunspots seen in the images are dark and cooler regions on the sun’s surface, known as the photosphere.
The National Solar Observatory said the sunspots seen in the images are dark and cooler regions on the sun’s surface, known as the photosphere.
Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA contract to build lunar landers for moonwalkers
It will be used to transport astronauts to the lunar surface as early as 2029, following a pair of crew landings by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
It will be used to transport astronauts to the lunar surface as early as 2029, following a pair of crew landings by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Stunning photo of Earth captured by Europe’s new weather satellite
It's the first of a new generation of satellites set to revolutionize weather forecasting in Europe.
It's the first of a new generation of satellites set to revolutionize weather forecasting in Europe.
NASA photos may show evidence of ancient wild river on Mars
The images were taken by NASA’s Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the Jezero Crater for two years.
The images were taken by NASA’s Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the Jezero Crater for two years.
'Giga-Moon' offers views of lunar surface in stunning detail, created from a backyard in Arizona
This stunning photo of the moon is made up of more than 280,000 individual high-res photos to give us this immense detail. Check it out.
This stunning photo of the moon is made up of more than 280,000 individual high-res photos to give us this immense detail. Check it out.
Future space missions should be conducted with all-female crew, study suggests
New research conducted by the European Space Agency suggests that female astronauts may be more “efficient” in space than their male counterparts.
New research conducted by the European Space Agency suggests that female astronauts may be more “efficient” in space than their male counterparts.
Are black holes a danger to us?
The amount of mass a black hole can contain is likened to a star 10 times more massive than our sun squeezed into a sphere about as wide as New York City, according to NASA.
The amount of mass a black hole can contain is likened to a star 10 times more massive than our sun squeezed into a sphere about as wide as New York City, according to NASA.
NASA developing a snake-like robot to slither over one of Saturn’s 83 moons
The 16-foot-long robot has been used to examine glaciers and volcanoes to put its capabilities to the test.
The 16-foot-long robot has been used to examine glaciers and volcanoes to put its capabilities to the test.
When could the SpaceX Starship launch again?
The SpaceX Starship rockets have been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration following the historic April 20 Texas launch that resulted in a fiery explosion, with pieces falling into the Gulf of Mexico.
The SpaceX Starship rockets have been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration following the historic April 20 Texas launch that resulted in a fiery explosion, with pieces falling into the Gulf of Mexico.
Scientists discover star devouring planet for first time and think Earth could suffer same fate
The star began to grow in size after running out of fuel, which decreased the distance between it and the neighboring planet, eventually consuming it entirely, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The star began to grow in size after running out of fuel, which decreased the distance between it and the neighboring planet, eventually consuming it entirely, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Flower moon 2023: When to see the brightest full moon in May
The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."
The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."
Look out for these astronomical events in May
April showers bring May flowers, and apparently, that's the case for the full moon this month too. Here are the celestial shows to look out for this month.
April showers bring May flowers, and apparently, that's the case for the full moon this month too. Here are the celestial shows to look out for this month.
China’s Mars rover discovers signs of recent water in sand dunes
The rover's radar detected what appears to be a subsurface layer of water ice beneath a layer of Martian soil. The discovery is significant as it suggests that water may exist in a liquid state on Mars.
The rover's radar detected what appears to be a subsurface layer of water ice beneath a layer of Martian soil. The discovery is significant as it suggests that water may exist in a liquid state on Mars.
Photo: Lightning bolt strikes launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
After back-to-back days of storms forced SpaceX to delay the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX has plans for two rocket launches on Friday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
After back-to-back days of storms forced SpaceX to delay the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX has plans for two rocket launches on Friday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
Pass the bib: Watch as study simulates black holes eating galaxy stars like messy toddlers
These black holes are like toddlers eating Sunday brunch – they take a few bites, then fling the remains across the galaxy, a new study has found.
These black holes are like toddlers eating Sunday brunch – they take a few bites, then fling the remains across the galaxy, a new study has found.
UAE spacecraft takes close-up photos of Mars' little moon Deimos
The United Arab Emirates' Amal spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Mars' little moon last month and sent back the most detailed photos yet.
The United Arab Emirates' Amal spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Mars' little moon last month and sent back the most detailed photos yet.
Wendy's is offering free food while Mercury is in retrograde
The fast food chain is offering free food deals every day while Mercury is in retrograde from April 21 - May 14.
The fast food chain is offering free food deals every day while Mercury is in retrograde from April 21 - May 14.