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…
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…
After years of delays, Boeing is finally ready to launch NASA’s first Starliner astronaut mission, with a test flight to the International Space Station on May 6. If you want to watch the launch online. But don’t worry, space fans. We’ve got you covered. Boeing’s first Starliner with astronauts on board is currently scheduled to…
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,…
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…
On April 8, 2024, some areas of the United States will see a rare total solar eclipse. Those on the path to totality will have the opportunity to see the sun completely covered by the moon for a few minutes. Total solar eclipses are rare and not often seen from the United States. The last…
Numerous ways in which a microgravity environment and other elements may interact with the human body during space missions have been found by research in the rapidly developing field of space medicine. The field has benefited from a recent study that has revealed a previously unknown increase in headache frequency among astronauts. 24 astronauts from…
Blue Origin plans to launch the first version of its Blue Moon lunar module in 2025, a precursor to future manned lunar landers being developed for NASA. John Couluris, senior vice president of lunar permanence at Blue Origin, stated in an interview that the company intends to launch the first “Mark 1” version of its…
NASA has canceled a $1.5 billion project that was likely going to cost about $1 billion more to get to the launch pad. The mission was intended to test robotic satellite servicing technologies in orbit, but it was overbudget and behind schedule. In addition to attempting to refuel an aging Landsat satellite in orbit, the…