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James Webb Space Telescope sees four giant alien planets circling nearby star (images)

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has directly imaged four planets orbiting the host star HR 8799 about 130 light-years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope investigates the origins of 'failed stars' in the Flame Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope is investigating the Flame Nebula, hunting for "failed stars" to better understand how brown dwarfs form and evolve.

Space

ESA's Hera probe trains its cameras at Mars' moon Deimos | Space photo of the day March 13, 2025

During a flyby of Mars on Wednesday (March 12), ESA's Hera spacecraft inaugurated use of its science instruments to image the smaller of the planet's two moons, Deimos.

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Tiny Mars moon Deimos gets a rare close-up, thanks to Europe's Hera asteroid probe (photos)

Europe's HERA mission has taken a good look at Mars and its moon Deimos on its way to explore the aftermath of the DART impact in the Didymos–Dimorphos asteroid system.

Space

Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn

In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species

The Guardian - US

Mission possible − parastronaut programs can make space travel more inclusive and attainable for all

Humans will likely set foot on the Moon again in the coming decade. While many stories in this new chapter of lunar exploration will be reminiscent of the Apollo missions 50 years ago, others may look quite different.

The Conversation

Houston, we have a solution: Why Britain can win big by betting on the new space race

Britain’s space industry is quietly booming — now it’s time to launch it to new heights

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Going to SXSW 2025? Here are the festival's best space-themed panels

Meet the Artemis 2 moon mission astronauts and learn about private lunar landers, space telescopes and the "dark universe" at SXSW 2025.

Space

Sparkling galaxy blazes with star formation in new James Webb Space Telescope image

A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope captures a nearby spiral galaxy, NGC 2283, blazing with newly formed stars.

Space

Arianespace calls off 2nd-ever launch of Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket

Arianespace called off the second-ever launch of the Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket today due to an issue with ground equipment. A new liftoff date has not been announced.

Space

Scottish labs receive £10m for space mission to study cosmic ripples

The project will use lasers, routed through optical benches made in Edinburgh, to measure gravitational waves.

The Independent UK

Mars' red color explained by surprising new research

New research has revealed that Martian dust's red hue comes from reactions that occurred in wet — not dry — conditions, and it could have implications for the possibility of life on the planet.

LiveScience

What makes Mars the 'Red' Planet? Scientists have some new ideas

Mars is known as the "Red" Planet, but what actually makes it red? New research offers answers.

Space

Scientists have discovered a 3 billion-year-old beach buried on Mars

In the 1970s, images from the NASA Mariner 9 orbiter revealed water-sculpted surfaces on Mars. This settled the once-controversial question of whether water ever rippled over the red planet.

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Asteroid has a very small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but a collision could devastate a city

In December 2024, astronomers in Chile spotted a new asteroid streaking through the sky, which they named 2024 YR4. What’s significant about this 100m-wide space rock is that it has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

Space

Paralympian John McFall could become 1st astronaut with a disability on ISS

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall is cleared to be the first person with a physical disability to fly to the space station.

International Business Times UK

Asteroid 2024 YR4: The 3% Risk That Has NASA Watching—What You Need to Know About 2032's Potential Impact

Upon its discovery, automated asteroid warning systems calculated a 3.1% chance of 2024 YR4 impacting Earth on 22nd December 2032

Evening Standard

SpaceComm Expo 2025: Richard Branson, ESA's Josef Aschbacher as keynote speakers

The event is scheduled to take place at the ExCeL London on March 11-12

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'Hugely proud': UK Paralympian becomes 1st disabled astronaut to be cleared for ISS mission

Prospective ESA astronaut and former British Paralympian John McFall has passed the medical assessment needed for a long-term stay on the ISS. If selected for a future mission, he will become the first physically disabled person in space.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope reveals how a cosmic 'Phoenix' cools off to birth stars

Like its mythological namesake, the Phoenix Cluster burns with blisteringly hot gas, which cools to birth stars. The James Webb Space Telescope has now learned how this galaxy cluster does it.

Space

The force is strong with this JEDI

The force will be strong with this next-generation imager; JEDI will be a featured instrument on the Vigil space mission set to launch in 2031.

The Guardian - UK

British Paralympian is first person with physical disability cleared for space mission

Sprinter and surgeon John McFall given medical certification for mission lasting up to six months

Space

Tiny plasma jets on the sun drive the elusive solar wind, Europe's Solar Orbiter reveals

Solar scientists have found tiny, short-lived jets of energy on our sun to be the primary drivers of the solar wind, marking a step toward better understanding our sun's elusive behavior.

The Independent UK

DWP reveals how it is using AI to make decisions on benefits

Agents do not ‘simply accept the result provided by the solution,’ DWP says

Space

Mysterious cosmic lights turn out to be 2 undiscovered supernova remnants

The European Space Agency's XMM-Newton X-ray observatory has identified what's causing mysterious lights in the outskirts of the Large Magellanic Cloud.

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