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Dwarf planet Ceres could be a great place to hunt for alien life. Here's why
Asteroid impacts on dwarf planet Ceres influenced the presence of organic aliphatic molecules, according to new research.
Galactic archeology reveals Milky Way's neighbor Andromeda has a violent past
A new chemical analysis of stars in Andromeda has revealed the galaxy next door had a more chaotic upbringing than the Milky Way, defined by a galactic clash and merger.
An Exoplanet so Hot it has Clouds Made of Quartz
A recent study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters used data obtained by the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) to identify the presence of quartz nanocrystals in the upper atmosphere of WASP-17 b, an exoplanet whose mass and radius are approximately 0.78 and 1.87 that of Jupiter, respectively, and is located approximately 1,324 light-years from Earth. WASP-17 b is classified as a “puffy” hot Jupiter due to its 3.7-day orbital period, meaning the extreme temperatures could cause unique chemical processes to occur within its atmosphere, but the astronomers were still surprised by the findings.
SpaceX battles regulatory process that could hold up Starship test flight for months
SpaceX’s Starship rocket after Ship 25 was restacked on top of Booster 9 on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. The rocket was unstacked the following day. Image: SpaceX
SpaceX leadership is heading to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to lobby for greater efficiency when it comes regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company is hoping to streamline the process of issuing launch licenses for both Starship test flights and more routine Falcon 9 rocket missions.
Spaceflight is Polluting the Atmosphere with Metal
Humans can’t seem to interact with the environment at all without fouling it in some way. From plastic bags in the ocean’s deepest regions to soot on Himalayan glaciers, our waste is finding its way into Earth’s most difficult-to-reach places.
City-size comet regrows 'horns' after massive volcanic eruption
The cryovolcanic comet 12P/Pons–Brooks, which will make its closest approach to Earth next year, has re-sprouted its distinctive "horns" after its second major eruption in four months.
Satellite sees annular solar eclipse from 1 million miles away (photo)
A NASA camera aboard NOAA's DSCOVR satellite captured an amazing view of last weekend's annular solar eclipse from its deep-space perch.
Jupiter-like exoplanets reveal our solar system may not be so unique after all
A new analysis shows Jupiter-like planets likely exist around young, moving stars — suggesting our solar system formed from a quiet, low-density environment.
Top tips for astrophotography composition 2023
Improve your composing in astrophotographs, from camera choice and framing to planning, compositional technique and the best camera settings.
A Hypervelocity Experiment Mimics the Surface Conditions of Ceres
It might be oxymoronic to say that the more we find out about something, the more mysterious it becomes. But if that’s true of anything in our Solar System, it might be true about Ceres, the largest body in the main asteroid belt.
A simple streetlight hack could protect astronomy from urban light pollution
Blinking streetlights could protect astronomy from the damaging effects of light pollution.
A Machine Learning Algorithm Finds its First Supernova
Plenty of recent mainstream news articles have touted AI’s ability to assist in the process of scientific discovery. But most of them predicted that it could take years or even decades to see the full effect. Astronomy seems ahead of the curve, though, with the announcement of a new AI system developed by researchers at Northwestern University and elsewhere that can now autonomously detect and classify supernovae.
Mars was shaken by its strongest marsquake ever in 2022. Now we know what caused it
Scientists have traced the biggest marsquake detected by Insight in May 2022 to tectonic forces within Mars' crust, ruling out a meteorite impact.
'Futurama' team talks physics, humor and heart at NY Comic Con
At NYCC 2023, a handful of 'Futurama' directors and producers revealed their insights about the show's latest season on Hulu, as well as some of its past accomplishments and missteps.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope will launch in 2027. Here's how scientists are getting ready
Prep work and collaborations will help NASA's Roman Space Telescope deliver a big-picture view shortly after it launches in 2027.
Comet Encke and the Halloween Fireballs of 2023
Will Comet 2/P Encke and the Taurid meteors ‘trick’ or ‘treat’ observers this year?
NASA delays spacewalk a 2nd time due to leak on International Space Station
NASA wants to do extra checks after an International Space Station leak on the Russian side, postponing the first of two scheduled spacewalks for a second time as the coolant investigation continues.
Benjamin Moore partners with Blue Origin to reveal space-themed color of 2024
What do you get when you mix a private spaceflight company with a manufacturer of premium and commercial paints? A shade of blue with a focus on STEM education and careers in space.
Can We Find the Heaviest Elements in Asteroids?
One of the reasons that asteroid mining is such a popular idea among industrialists is that they holds large quantities of heavy elements. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just launched this week, headed for an asteroid that holds ten to thirty quintillion U.S dollars worth of rare-earth elements and other heavy metals. During our planet’s formation, the heavier of these elements tended to sink deep into the Earth, making them hard to find. But even in small asteroids, these heavy elements might be much more common and accessible. Since we rely on these rare-earth elements for our modern society, metal-rich asteroids such as Psyche are worth checking out.
Live coverage: SpaceX prepares Falcon 9 rocket for 47th Starlink launch of 2023
Update 11:53 a.m. EDT (1553 UTC): New T-0 launch time from SpaceX.
