Science & Space
NASA is set to launch four astronauts on Artemis II, a 10-day crewed mission around the moon marking humanity's farthest spaceflight in 54 years and a critical step toward lunar surface landing before China.
NASA Launches First Planetary Defense Test With DART Asteroid Impact Mission
NASA will launch DART spacecraft in November 2021 to test asteroid deflection technology by deliberately crashing into a near-Earth asteroid system, marking th…
HighNASA mantém Starliner e se prepara para aposentar Dragon até 2030
A NASA decidiu manter a cápsula Starliner da Boeing como opção de transporte para astronautas à ISS, investindo mais US$ 359 milhões, após SpaceX confirmar apo…
HighISS astronauts shelter in Dragon as cosmonauts address station air leak
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station sheltered in a SpaceX Dragon capsule while cosmonauts attempted repairs on an ongoing air leak, though NASA l…
HighA*STAR Develops Single-Molecule RNA Method to Unlock Disease Insights
A*STAR researchers unveiled sm-PORE-cupine, a new method for studying individual RNA molecules to reveal how their structures influence gene regulation and dis…
HighScientists map Universe's magnetic fields in unprecedented detail
An international team led by CSIRO has released the largest magnetic map of the Universe, five times larger than previous efforts, revealing how magnetic field…
HighJapan's Asteroid Sample Contains All 5 DNA Building Blocks
Japan's Hayabusa2 mission returned samples from asteroid Ryugu containing all five DNA nucleobases, suggesting organic compounds may originate from space and s…
HighISS astronauts return to station after Russian cosmonauts repair pressurization leak
Two Russian cosmonauts repaired one of two leaks in the ISS Russian segment while five astronauts sheltered in a SpaceX Dragon capsule. The shelter order was l…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during engine test at Cape Canaveral
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a hotfire engine test at Cape Canaveral Thursday night. All personnel were accounted for with no hazard threats…
HighBus-sized asteroid passes safely near Earth at quarter lunar distance
Asteroid 2026JH2, discovered days ago, will pass within 91,593 km of Earth Monday evening—about 24% of Earth-Moon distance—but poses no collision risk accordin…
HighNASA Unveils $20B Three-Phase Plan for Permanent Lunar Base by 2028
NASA announced a $20 billion, three-phase plan to establish a permanent moon base by 2028, with three missions deploying equipment, rovers, and scientific inst…
HighIndian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon completes second spacewalk
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon completed his second spacewalk at the International Space Station, replacing a critical communication antenna alongside…
HighArtemis II Commander and Pilot Transition to NASA Emeritus Status
Two Artemis II astronauts have transitioned to emeritus status at NASA, marking the agency's first astronaut emeriti program participants after their historic…
HighAustralian lunar construction tech could revolutionize Earth building
Australian technological advances in robotics and construction are supporting NASA's lunar base development, with innovations expected to transform Earth-based…
MediumMIT Scientists Solve Mystery of Rare 'Odd Couple' Planetary System
MIT astronomers using JWST discovered that a rare mini-Neptune orbiting inside a hot Jupiter's orbit formed far from its star, explaining how this unusual plan…
HighIndian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon launches to ISS on July 14
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, of Indian descent, will launch to the International Space Station on July 14 for an eight-month mission aboard Soyuz MS-29 from Kaza…
HighGiant waves strip Mars' atmosphere into space, study reveals
Solar wind creates giant Kelvin-Helmholtz waves that strip Mars' atmosphere into space, according to data from MAVEN and Tianwen-1 spacecraft. This process may…
HighArtemis II crew breaks Apollo 13 record, reaches farthest point from Earth
Artemis II crew reached 252,756 miles from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's 56-year-old record. The four astronauts are conducting lunar observations during their…
HighNASA launches unprecedented robot rescue to save falling Swift telescope
NASA has launched an experimental robotic spacecraft to catch and boost the falling Swift observatory back to safe orbit before it burns up in Earth's atmosphe…
HighRussia Resumes Crewed Flights with NASA Astronaut Menon Aboard Soyuz MS-29
Russia successfully launched NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts to the ISS aboard Soyuz MS-29, marking the resumption of crewed flights from a repair…
HighNASA's all-male Artemis III crew sparks diversity backlash
NASA's selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III moon mission has triggered backlash over gender representation in space exploration, raising questions…
HighNASA-tracked asteroid 2024 YR4 poses minimal lunar impact risk in December 2032
NASA's ATLAS program discovered a 60-meter asteroid that will likely miss Earth but may impact the Moon in December 2032, producing visible optical flashes obs…
HighNASA's New ShadowCam Reveals Lunar South Pole in Darkness
NASA's ShadowCam, 200 times more light-sensitive than previous technology, is mapping permanently shadowed lunar craters to locate ice deposits for future Arte…
HighAustralian authorities probe six mysterious 'space balls' washed ashore in Queensland
Six mysterious spheres believed to be space debris washed ashore in Queensland, Australia. Authorities are investigating their origin while experts suggest the…
HighBlood Type A Linked to 16% Higher Early Stroke Risk, Study Finds
A meta-analysis of 48 genetic studies found people with blood type A have 16% higher stroke risk before age 60, while type O carriers have 12% lower risk, sugg…
HighMoon in Third Quarter phase on August 6; next Full Moon August 28
The Moon enters its Third Quarter phase on August 6, 2026, with 48% of its surface visible. The next Full Moon will occur on August 28.
HighNASA tracks 60-meter asteroid with 4.3% chance of hitting Moon in 2032
NASA's planetary defense network is monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4.3% probability of impacting the Moon on December 22, 2032. While Earth impact h…
HighNASA Names Four Astronauts for Artemis III Moon Mission
NASA announced four astronauts selected for Artemis III, scheduled to launch next year for orbital testing of moon lander rendezvous and docking procedures wit…
HighArtemis II astronaut Glover invokes Christ's teachings during lunar journey
Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover quoted Christ's commandment to love one's neighbor during radio communication loss near the Moon, while Church leaders empha…
HighAsteroid Apophis will pass closer than weather satellites in 2029 safe celestial event
Asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass within 32,000 km of Earth on April 13, 2029—closer than geostationary satellites—but poses no impact risk. Up to 90% of humani…
HighSpaceX rocket set to crash into moon in high-speed collision
A discarded SpaceX rocket upper stage will impact the moon Wednesday at 5,400 mph near Einstein Crater, creating a crater and dust plume for scientific observa…
HighSpaceX postpones Starship V3 debut to Thursday as NASA eyes lunar missions
SpaceX postponed the Starship V3's first 2026 test flight from Wednesday to Thursday at 17:30 UTC, marking the debut of its most powerful rocket variant with n…
HighNASA chief warns China could monopolize lunar south pole access
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says a Chinese lunar mission delay represents a strategic reprieve, expressing concern that China could eventually deny U.S.…
MediumCuriosity rover reveals Mars once had widespread rivers, boosting ancient life prospects
NASA's Curiosity rover has identified widespread evidence of ancient rivers on Mars using newly recognized geological formations, suggesting the planet once ha…
HighCanadian astronaut Kutryk visits Calgary ahead of September space station mission
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk visited Calgary to discuss his upcoming Crew-13 mission launching in September, where he will spend six months aboard the Inte…
HighHubble Data Shows Star Formation Sharply Declining in Andromeda Galaxy
Hubble Space Telescope data reveals star formation in Andromeda Galaxy has declined 80% over 500 million years, with steepest drops in recent 40 million years,…
HighHubble Telescope Spots Rare 'Dark Galaxy' Made of 99.9% Dark Matter
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected CDG-2, a galaxy potentially composed of 99.9% dark matter, offering new insights into one of the uni…
HighSpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship completes 13th test despite booster engine issues
SpaceX's upgraded Super Heavy-Starship rocket completed its 13th test flight Friday, with the booster experiencing engine issues during landing while the upper…
HighNASA's Roman Telescope Completed Early, Poised to Unlock Neutron Star Mysteries
NASA's Roman Space Telescope, completed 8 months ahead of schedule, is positioned to revolutionize neutron star detection and potentially reveal dozens of prev…
HighLunar water extraction breakthrough enables oxygen and fuel production on the Moon
Researchers successfully extracted water from lunar soil in July 2025 and converted it into oxygen and rocket fuel using sunlight, eliminating costly Earth-bas…
MediumSpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg
SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, marking another milestone in the company's satellite internet con…
HighNew lunar route saves fuel while maintaining constant Earth contact
Researchers discovered a fuel-efficient Moon route via the L1 Lagrange point that saves 58.80 m/s delta-v and maintains continuous Earth contact, solving commu…
HighWebb Telescope Unveils Star Birth Secrets in Sagittarius B2
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented images of Sagittarius B2, the Milky Way's most active star-forming region, revealing hidden young star…
HighMoon in waning gibbous phase August 2; next full moon August 28
The Moon is in its waning gibbous phase on August 2, 2026, with 87% of its surface visible. The next Full Moon will occur on August 28.
HighNASA's NEO Surveyor: The Space Telescope Hunting Earth's Hidden Asteroid Threats
NASA is building NEO Surveyor, an infrared space telescope launching in 2027 to detect potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroids that ground telescopes cannot…
HighAncient Collision Shaped 'Most Relaxed' Galaxy Cluster Abell 2029
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals that Abell 2029, described as the Universe's most relaxed galaxy cluster, experienced a violent collision with another…
HighNASA lança com sucesso Artemis 2 com quatro astronautas rumo à órbita lunar
A NASA lançou com sucesso o foguete Space Launch System (SLS) com a cápsula Orion levando quatro astronautas em uma missão de 10 dias ao redor da Lua, marcando…
HighMoon at 37% illumination tonight; next Full Moon arrives May 31
The Moon reaches Waxing Crescent phase on May 22, 2026, with 37% illumination visible to the naked eye. The next Full Moon is expected May 31.
HighScientists claim discovery of particle suggesting fifth-dimension portal
Researchers report discovering a previously unknown particle they believe may represent a portal to a fifth dimension, though the claim requires peer review an…
LowBlack Hole Winds 100x Stronger Than Thought, Reaching 300,000 Light-Years
Researchers using X-ray satellite XRISM discovered supermassive black hole winds are 100 times more powerful than previously estimated, extending 300,000 light…
HighBillions Bet on AI's Ability to Conduct Scientific Research
Major investment is flowing into AI systems designed to conduct scientific research independently, though questions remain about their reliability and practica…
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