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Astronauts·News·Space Exploration·Space Technology

SpaceX’s Latest Astronaut Launch Sets New Records: Meet the Trailblazing International Ax-4 Crew

SpaceX launches the multinational Ax-4 crew for a record-breaking mission to the ISS. Meet the first astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to fly!

9 June 2025

Astrobiology·News·Planets·Stars

Astrophysicists Discover Unprecedented Variations in Exocomet Belts

A Glimpse into Distant Cosmic Structures Astrophysicists have unveiled stunning new images showcasing the incredible diversity of exocomet belts, revealing the tiny ice and rock fragments contained within them. These distant comet-like bodies, known as exocomets, measure at least 1 kilometer in

17 January 2025

News·Telescopes

Will This Green Hydrogen Project Sabotage Astronomy? Experts Warn of Disaster

The Threat to Chile’s Unrivaled Night Skies The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has raised alarm bells over a proposed industrial green hydrogen project by AES Andes, a subsidiary of AES Corporation, near the Paranal Observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The Atacama is

17 January 2025

Astronomical Phenomena·News·Planet Parade·Planets·Stars

Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Celestial Spectacle

This weekend promises an extraordinary celestial event. Venus and Saturn will shine brightly next to each other in a stunning night sky display. Exciting Conjunction Awaits Prepare for a spectacle as Venus and Saturn come together in the western horizon. This eye-catching

17 January 2025

News·Stars

Big Bang Over the Atlantic! What Went Wrong with SpaceX’s Starship?

The recent launch of SpaceX’s Starship took an unexpected turn, capturing attention across the globe. The ambitious rocket, towering at 403 feet, was on its seventh flight test when disaster struck, resulting in the destruction of its upper stage. Initially, all appeared

17 January 2025

News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Mark Your Calendars! A Celestial Spectacle Awaits

Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical marvel in January 2025! A breathtaking planetary parade will grace the skies on January 21, 2025, featuring an alignment of six planets: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Skywatchers will have a remarkable chance to witness

17 January 2025

Astronomical Phenomena·News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Stellar Showdown: Discover the Night Sky This Weekend

A Celestial Event Awaits As the weekend approaches, celestial enthusiasts have a spectacular lineup of astronomical wonders to explore. This Friday night, the brilliant star Capella takes center stage, positioned prominently above the planets Mars and Jupiter in the eastern sky. Located

17 January 2025

News·Stars·Telescopes

Prepare for Unforgettable Nights! Embrace the Darkness in New Brunswick

Discover the Nighttime Wonders of New Brunswick For those wanting to transform Canada’s long winter nights into thrilling adventures, New Brunswick is the perfect destination. This province boasts four recognized dark sky preserves, where stargazers can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the

17 January 2025

News·Planetary Science·Planets

Could This Asteroid Be a Moon Rock? Discover the Surprising Truth

Unearthing Lunar Mysteries in Near-Earth Space A small asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, recently captivated scientists as it entered a near-Earth orbit, raising questions about its origin from the Moon. This intriguing object, about 10 meters in diameter, exhibits a trajectory closely

17 January 2025

Astronomical Phenomena·News·Stars

Discover the Secrets of the Night Sky! Why It’s Time to Appreciate Darkness.

Celebrating Maine’s Enchanted Nightscapes Arlene Jurewicz-Leighton, an accomplished educator and artist, has spent years observing the stark beauty of the night sky from her Lincolnville home. Unlike many of her students in urban settings, who rely on digital simulations to study stars

17 January 2025

Galaxies·News

Celebrated Physicist Receives Prestigious Honor! This Discovery Shakes Up the Astronomy World

Professor James Binney, a distinguished figure in the realm of astrophysics at the University of Oxford, is the latest recipient of the Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal, joining the ranks of legendary scientists like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Since returning to

17 January 2025