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ISRO’s Aditya L1 mission will reach destination on Jan 6: Somanath

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Aditya L1 mission is expected to reach its destination, Lagrangian point 1 (or L1), on January 6, and from there will study the sun and the star’s effects on the solar system for five years, the organisation’s chairman S Somanath said.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Life beyond Earth may form in the coldest depths of space, Ryugu asteroid samples reveal

PAHs may be able to form in cold regions of space, affecting what scientists think about the origins of planets and possibility of alien life.

Space · Dec 23, 2023

New Hubble Telescope image shows mysterious spokes on Saturn's rings

Scientists have no idea what the spokes are.

Space · Dec 22, 2023

The 12 patches of Christmas: 'KSC Artist' shares his favorite spaceflight designs of 2023

We've all heard the "Twelve Days of Christmas," but for those with a passion for space, let's sing along to the "12 space patches of Christmas" designed by an artist to the real stars, Tim Gagnon.

Space · Dec 22, 2023

Alien Invasion! The 11 Most Gripping Alien and UAP Events Of 2023

Want to reminisce on what 2023 brought us for news of aliens, UAP (the new name for UFOs), and more? Here's our list of the year's best alien news.

Inverse · Dec 22, 2023

See the moon and Jupiter enjoy their final meet-up of 2023 in the night sky tonight

The moon and Jupiter will meet-up with Jupiter for one last time in 2023 on Friday (Dec. 22), with the two bodies making a close approach to each other in the sky as they reach conjunction.

Space · Dec 22, 2023

Potential alien planets spotted in 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope confirmed its first exoplanet sighting and much more

Salon · Dec 22, 2023

The Ursids peak tonight, offering the last meteor shower of 2023 tonight

The annual December meteor shower, the Ursids, peaks overnight on Dec. 22, allowing skywatchers willing to brave the cold the chance to spot meteors streaking through the sky ahead of Santa Claus.

Space · Dec 22, 2023

Get ready for the spectacular ursids meteor shower finale!

Catch the stunning celestial spectacle of the ursids meteor shower, Mother Nature's final show of 2023. No equipment needed, just look up and be mesmerized...

Top News · Dec 22, 2023

What's the ‘Christmas Star’ and how to observe it this December

Here’s what the bright star in the east after dark is and why it has appeared just in time for the holidays

T3 · Dec 22, 2023