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Launch of Juice space mission to assess chance of life on Jupiter’s moons postponed

The launch of a spacecraft on a mission to explore Jupiter and three of its moons has been postponed until Friday due to a lightning risk.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

1st-ever black hole image gets a sharp new AI makeover

A machine learning algorithm has sharpened the first-ever image of a black hole, the supermassive monster at the heart of the galaxy Messier 87, to its maximum fidelity.

Space · Apr 13, 2023

Look! Webb Recaptures a Famous Hubble Image in Incredible New Detail

The Hubble Ultra Deep Field was first imaged in the early 2000s. Now, JWST set its sights back on the target to find new hints of galactic evolution.

Inverse · Apr 13, 2023

Space debris problem spurs a bold change in US government regulations

The Federal Communications Commission will create a new Space Bureau to work with regulations regarding space debris, space safety and other low Earth orbit needs.

Space · Apr 12, 2023

Europe's JUICE Jupiter mission rolls out to pad for April 13 launch (photos)

The European Space Agency (ESA) shared images of the Ariane 5 rocket that will send its JUICE spacecraft to Jupiter and its moons as it is rolled out to the pad ahead of its April 13 launch.

Space · Apr 12, 2023

Private Japanese moon lander targeting April 25 for historic touchdown try

Japan's Hakuto-R spacecraft is preparing to make a historic lunar landing attempt on April 25.

Space · Apr 12, 2023

Europe's JUICE mission has to squeeze into a 1-second launch window. Here's why.

Europe's Jupiter mission JUICE has only one second a day to launch to hit the correct trajectory that will take it to the gas giant planet in eight years' time.

Space · Apr 12, 2023

Earth-observing satellite captures rare photos of Jupiter and its moons

The European Earth-observing satellite Pleiades Neo snapped a rare sequence of images capturing the giant planet Jupiter and its moons.

Space · Apr 12, 2023

How to watch the launch of Europe's JUICE mission to Jupiter on April 14

Europe's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission is set to launch for its 8-year cruise to the solar system's largest planet on Friday at 8:14 EDT (1214 GMT) and you can watch it live via Space.com.

Space · Apr 12, 2023

Newfound asteroid is a long-term 'quasi-moon' of Earth

A newfound asteroid called 2023 FW13 has been Earth's companion for centuries, astronomers say.

Space · Apr 12, 2023