The Hubble Space Telescope captured the otherworldly image of IC 564 when it looked at this region to learn more about 'clumpy' star formation.
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James Webb Space Telescope will study two strange 'super-Earths'
Officials promise geology 'from 50 light-years away,' as they train the James Webb Space Telescope's high-precision spectrographs on two exoplanets.
Planets in Binary Systems Could be Habitable, But They’d Form Differently
Most of the stars in the Milky Way are single stars. But between one-third and one-half of them are binary stars. Can habitable planets form in these environments?
Want to see the potential tau Herculids meteor shower? Here's what to expect, according to NASA.
If you're hoping to see the potential tau Herculids meteor shower, NASA advises you to check the weather and be ready for the unexpected.
UK-launched rocket promises to transform microsatellite launch business
A full scale-prototype of Orbex’s Prime launcher. Credit: Orbex
The first launch of the Orbex Prime ‘eco-rocket’ from a remote launch pad in the Highlands of Scotland is expected at the end of the year or in early 2023. A full-scale prototype of Prime, billed as the world’s most environmentally-friendly rocket, was unveiled to the public for the first time this month.
A 'trove' of black hole discoveries emerge from dwarf galaxies
These finds could shed light on how supermassive black holes form in galaxies like our Milky Way.
Humans have big plans for mining in space — but there are many things holding us back
Setting up any kind of off-Earth mining industry will be no small feat. Let's look at what we're up against.
Ultracold gas bubbles on the space station could reveal strange new quantum physics
The test was designed to study how gas behaves in microgravity, and the results may lead to future experiments with the fifth state of matter, Bose-Einstein condensates.
Possible outburst of tau Herculids meteors tonight!
A potential meteor shower may emerge from Hercules tonight (May 31-31). Keep your eyes peeled and your fingers crossed.
Post-flight interview with Matthias Maurer | Cosmic Kiss
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Interview with ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer after the conclusion of his 177-day mission on the International Space Station. During his time in orbit, Matthias supported over 35 European experiments and even more international experiments on board. The outcomes of these experiments will advance our knowledge in areas ranging from human health to materials science, benefiting life on Earth and the future of space exploration. Other highlights included his spacewalk to improve and maintain the Space Station. More about the Cosmic Kiss mission: https://www.esa.int/cosmickiss
A black hole formed by a lopsided merger may have gone rogue
Astronomers have spotted the first evidence of a merger event that gave a black hole a kick that left it traveling at around 3 million mph — fast enough for it to escape its host galaxy.
A mysterious intergalactic force is pushing against the Milky Way
It sounds like the premise of a bad sci-fi movie: There's some mysterious entity, beyond the boundaries of our galaxy, that is pushing against us with incredible force.
Best binoculars {year}: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife and more
Our list of the best binoculars for stargazing, birdwatching and more.
What's next for Boeing's Starliner capsule after historic space station mission?
Starliner will be checked over to assess how it held up during its recent flight test. Then, Boeing will begin upgrades to prepare the vehicle for a crewed mission, hopefully later this year.
Best drones 2022: Picks for hobbyists and advanced pilots
We've tried and tested the best drones out there. Here's our definitive ranking.
Vacuum soak for satellite brain
Image: Vacuum soak for satellite brain
How to watch the potential tau Herculids meteor storm live online
A free Virtual Telescope Project webcast will stream live views of the potential meteor storm from the tau Herculids meteor shower overnight on May 30-31.
SpaceX's Starship work in South Texas spurs lawsuit over Boca Chica beach access
The Sierra Club and others have filed lawsuit against Texas officials over Boca Chica closures during SpaceX Starship activities.
US military wants to demonstrate new nuclear power systems in space by 2027
The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit has awarded two contracts for nuclear propulsion and power systems in space by 2027.
First 'Manhattanhenge' of 2022 will beam sunset between NYC buildings on Memorial Day weekend
People in New York can catch the gorgeous "Manhattanhenge" this Memorial Day weekend on May 29 and 30.
