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'Hycean' exoplanets may not be able to support life after all

New research suggests that Hycean exoplanets would suffer from a catastrophic runaway greenhouse effect, causing their oceans to boil away.

Space · May 2, 2023

Saturn's rings are disappearing. The James Webb Space Telescope may reveal how much time they have left.

Saturn's rings are disappearing, and we don't know how much longer they will be around. The James Webb Space Telescope may be able to help pin down an answer.

Space · May 2, 2023

Artemis 2 astronauts flying to the moon could phone home with ham radio

3 astronauts aboard Artemis 2 are certified amateur radio operators. Will communications with ham radio operators extend from the International Space Station to the moon?

Space · May 2, 2023

Artemis Moon Missions Are Still a Priority in NASA's Latest Budget

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson testified this week before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

Inverse · May 1, 2023

A lunar eclipse is coming on May 5. Here's what you need to know

The moon will darken but not completely disappear as it slips into Earth's outer shadow on Friday (May 5), creating a penumbral lunar eclipse.

Space · May 1, 2023

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Just Launched What May Be the World’s Most Powerful Satellite

SpaceX launched its massive Falcon Heavy rocket to send a 14,000-pound broadband satellite to orbit.

Inverse · May 1, 2023

iSpace Crash Highlights Why Apollo Sites Need Protection, Say Archaeologists

As commercial missions to the Moon ramp up, historic landing sites are vulnerable to robotic tourism, crash landings, and other damage.

Inverse · May 1, 2023

Moonquakes could 'smooth out' the surfaces of Jupiter and Saturn's icy moons

Something is shaking on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn as moonquakes are linked to landslides that smooth out icy surfaces of bodies like Europa and Enceladus.

Space · May 1, 2023

See Mercury's giant, comet-like tail in stunning new image as it passes close to the sun

Shortly after Mercury reached its closest point to the sun, its massive, comet-like tail became unusually visible in the night sky and was captured in a stunning new photo.

Space · Apr 30, 2023

NASA satellite crash not source of mysterious flash of light above Ukraine capital, agency claims

A blinding flash of light set off air raid alerts across Ukraine’s capital city. Officials at first thought it was a falling NASA satellite, but the space agency has said it isn’t.

Space · Apr 30, 2023