NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has once again taken command of the International Space Station (ISS), marking her second tenure as the leader of the orbiting laboratory. Williams, known for her vast experience in space missions, first held the command position during Expedition 33 back in 2012. Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, has been…
Celebrating the second anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope’s operations on Friday (July 12), NASA unveiled a stunning new cosmic image capturing the merger of two galaxies. Launched on December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy with its breathtaking images that aid researchers in unraveling the mysteries of the universe.…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), renowned for its stunning photographs of the cosmos, frequently shares images that captivate the general public and space enthusiasts alike. NASA’s social media platforms are brimming with mesmerizing photographs and informative videos, offering a glimpse into the marvels of Earth and space. NASA recently unveiled a new image…
This amazing photo of the International Space Station (ISS) quickly passing across the Sun’s surface was taken by astrophotographer Miguel Claro. On June 2, Claro took this amazing picture from Figueira da Foz on Portugal’s northern coast. Using a high-speed video camera with 109 frames per second, he took many pictures of the International Space…
When a NASA spacecraft passed by Saturn’s largest moon in 2006, it discovered signs of sizable liquid things on the strange planet’s surface. The surprising finding suggested that Titan and Earth share a very comparable geography, as they are the only known worlds with surface rivers, lakes, and seas. But Titan’s coastline isn’t as pleasant…
This undated NASA visual shows an artist’s concept of the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, also known as Janssen, a rocky planet that is much larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and the star it circles. It is known as a “super-Earth.” For years, astronomers have looked for rocky planets outside of our solar system…
Signs of extraterrestrial life? The human race continues to astonish scientists as they work to find an answer. The NASA Curiosity rover has seen manganese in several locations on Mars, which is a recent and significant development. But more of it was discovered by the rover at the Gale crater. The onboard ChemCam instrument of…
A few days after celebrating the 34th anniversary of its launch from Earth, the Hubble telescope was placed in safe mode and sent into the cold depths of space. The flying observatory entered safe mode on April 23 because to an ongoing gyroscope (gyro) issue, and NASA is currently trying to fix the glitch. However,…
Green is the color that is most closely linked with life on Earth, from small single-celled algae to massive sequoias. However, a recent study that was released on Wednesday indicates that we should probably catch for the color purple rather than green while searching for extraterrestrial life. The green pigment chlorophyll helps plants and other…
Mercury is a celestial marvel that is closest to the Sun and has many interesting features that are just waiting to be discovered. The planet’s close proximity to the Sun causes it to undergo drastic temperature variations. Temperatures can reach a blazing 800 degrees Fahrenheit (427 degrees Celsius) during the day and as low as…