Space

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been grounded as the Federal Aviation Administration investigates the reasons behind its first-stage booster tipping over and exploding during its recent landing attempt. This rare failure occurred after the rocket successfully launched 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit. The ability to land the booster is essential to SpaceX’s business model,

The Polaris Dawn mission has been making headlines around the world due to its groundbreaking objectives, including the first-ever spacewalk by commercial space travelers. This mission, backed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, represents a significant milestone in orbital spaceflight, as it is privately-funded and does not involve professional astronauts. Instead, the crew consists of a businessman,

SpaceX is gearing up for a groundbreaking mission that will see an all-civilian crew embarking on an orbital expedition that promises to redefine the boundaries of space exploration. The Polaris Dawn mission, spearheaded by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, is set to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ushering in a new chapter in

The recent announcement by NASA that two US astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner will have to stay an additional six months at the International Space Station before returning to Earth with rival SpaceX has dealt a significant blow to Boeing’s reputation. The delay in the return of Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams was caused

The measurement of the expansion speed of the Universe has been a subject of intense debate among scientists for many years. Recent measurements using the James Webb Space Telescope have provided new insights into the rate at which the local Universe is moving away from us, potentially shedding light on the discrepancies in previous measurements.

The Andromeda galaxy is currently hurtling towards our Milky Way at a speed of 110 kilometers per second, leading many astronomers to predict a collision between the two galaxies. However, recent research from the University of Helsinki and Durham University challenges this assumption. By analyzing data from the Gaia and Hubble space telescopes, the researchers

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) have long captivated the attention of astrophysicists as sudden and intense blasts of radio wave energy from deep space. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) sheds new light on the origins of these mysterious phenomena. The study delved into FRB 20201124A, first identified

The Sun, from a distance, appears serene and tranquil in our daily skies. But upon closer inspection, it is a maelstrom of solar activity, defying the expectations of astrophysicists. Andrew Gerrard, from the Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research at New Jersey Institute of Technology, explained that recent observations have contradicted assumptions about the Sun’s behavior during

The study of tidal disruption events caused by giant black holes in the centers of galaxies has been a fascinating topic in the field of astronomy. The theoretical predictions made by renowned astronomers such as Jack G. Hills and Martin Rees in the 1970s and 80s have provided a framework for understanding these complex processes.

Black holes have long been known for their destructive nature, especially when it comes to stars that get too close to them. These cosmic monsters often rip apart stars in a dramatic fashion when they pass the event horizon. However, in some rare cases, stars manage to survive in orbit around the black hole, resulting

Recently, the Earth experienced an intense solar storm that could potentially bring the northern lights to night skies further south than usual. This level-four geomagnetic storm, observed by a specialized center at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), peaked on Monday at 1500 GMT. Although these conditions may persist for several hours, the

The Milky Way galaxy is vast and old, leading scientists to believe that intelligent civilizations should be widespread throughout the cosmos. However, the question remains: where are they? According to a recent study, the answer may lie in the fact that alien societies could be so advanced that they are simply undetectable to us. This

Delving into the depths of cosmic mysteries, a team of researchers turned their attention to Terzan 5 – a dense star cluster hurtling through our galaxy at incredible speeds. This unique celestial laboratory provided an opportunity to study cosmic rays, high-energy particles that have perplexed astronomers for over a century. Through their observations of the

The Gaia mission, known for its groundbreaking work in mapping stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, has also proven to be a formidable asteroid hunter. Recent reports indicate that Gaia has successfully located more moons of asteroids within our solar system. Upon confirmation of the Gaia data from its release 3, an additional 352 binary

Mars, often referred to as Earth’s dry and dusty neighbor, holds a secret beneath its surface – huge reservoirs of liquid water. However, accessing this water proves to be a challenging feat due to its depths that are beyond our reach. The analysis of seismic data collected by the Mars InSight lander sheds light on