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New Milky Way map reveals the magnificent messiness of our galaxy

Astronomers have used the youngest objects in the Milky Way to build a new map of the galaxy's spiral arms, and the results are far messier than expected.

Space · Jun 7, 2023

Strange Phenomenon Predicted by Einstein Reveals Oldest Evidence of Mysterious Space Dust

Ancient soot appears in a donut-lensed galaxy. What it means is a mystery, even after astronomers looked at it with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Inverse · Jun 7, 2023

Strange star holds 'holy grail' clues about unique supernova explosions in the early universe

Astronomers have discovered the first chemical evidence of pair-instability supernovae from the universe's earliest massive stars in a strange star in the Milky Way’s galactic halo.

Space · Jun 7, 2023

NASA's Psyche asteroid probe on track for October launch after 1-year delay

NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is on track to hit its new launch target of October 2023, a year later than originally planned, an independent review has found.

Space · Jun 6, 2023

Should future Mars missions have all-female crews?

Statistics show that women are better astronauts than men, but gender diversity is key to a successful Mars mission, experts say.

Space · Jun 6, 2023

SpaceX Dragon CRS-28 cargo capsule docks with space station to deliver vital supplies

A robotic SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrived at the International Space Station early Tuesday morning (June 6).

Space · Jun 5, 2023

Strawberry Moon of June 2023 sweetens the night sky in these amazing photos

Skywatchers from around the planet have set the internet aglow with images of June's full moon, the Strawberry Moon, which rose on Saturday, June 3.

Space · Jun 5, 2023

Mysterious Objects Leading To Milky Way’s Massive Black Hole Discovered

Numerous enigmatic filaments pointed at the supermassive black hole of the Milky Way have been photographed by astronomers.

Zenger · Jun 5, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope spies earliest complex organic molecules in the universe

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the oldest known examples of complex organic molecules in the universe, a new study reports.

Space · Jun 5, 2023

Meet the Stars on Mars cast: who's who in the reality series

In Stars on Mars, 12 celebrities strap on their spacesuits and live on a simulated Red Planet. Here’s who is set to participate in the reality series.

WhatToWatch · Jun 5, 2023