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James Webb Space Telescope sees the infrared skeleton of a galaxy (image)

This pretty spiral galaxy is an important milestone for cosmologists seeking to understand the expansion of the universe.

Space · Feb 28, 2024

New moons of Uranus and Neptune found

Astronomers hope the discovery will help deepen their understanding of the early days of Earth's solar system

Salon · Feb 28, 2024

‘Plucky lander’: US spacecraft may reawaken after lunar night saps its power

Company that made Odysseus, which is carrying Nasa equipment, plan to resurrect lander once sunlight returns

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024

'It's white-knuckle time:' NASA chief stresses safety for Crew-8 astronaut launch

In a pre-launch press briefing today (Feb. 28), NASA leadership stressed the fact that no matter how routine commercial launches might seem, safety is always the highest priority for the agency.

Space · Feb 28, 2024

Can you capture the comet's tail? Scientists need help from astrophotographers

Researchers are calling on amateur astronomers to help photograph the broken tail of a comet on track to pass by Earth this spring.

Space · Feb 28, 2024

James Webb Space Telescope finds dwarf galaxies packed enough punch to reshape the entire early universe

The James Webb Space Telescope investigated low-mass galaxies from the early universe, finding most of these dwarf galaxies' light drove a vital phase of cosmic evolution.

Space · Feb 28, 2024

Possibly habitable Trappist-1 exoplanet caught destroying its own atmosphere

Trappist-1 e may be destroying its own atmosphere as it races around its red dwarf star host, showing there are many ways for planets to lose habitability. The findings could refine our search for life in the wider cosmos.

Space · Feb 28, 2024

Kulasekarapattinam spaceport will launch small satellites within two years: ISRO chairman

Kulasekarapattinam spaceport to launch small satellites in two years, boosting economy and job creation in Thoothukudi district.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

NASA radar images show stadium-sized asteroid tumbling by Earth during flyby (photos)

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory used a powerful Deep Space Network radar antenna to image asteroid 2008 OS7 as it spun harmlessly past Earth on Feb. 2, 2024.

Space · Feb 27, 2024

Put on your eclipse glasses and look up to see the biggest sunspot in years before it disappears from view

The AR3590 solar region has grown to become the is the largest sunspot of the solar cycle and can be seen with eclispe glasses. The region was already a record breaker, responsible for the most powerful solar flare seen since 2017.

Space · Feb 27, 2024