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James Webb Space Telescope could detect life on Earth from across the galaxy, new study suggests
Researchers have shown that if the James Webb Space Telescope was pointed at Earth from a distant star, it could detect the signatures of intelligent life in our planet's atmosphere.
A 2022 Gamma Ray Burst Was So Powerful, it was Detected by Spacecraft Across the Solar System
On October 9, 2022, a gamma-ray burst illuminated the solar system. Its light had traveled 2.4 billion years to reach us, having begun its journey when only bacteria and archaea existed on the Earth and oxygen was not yet plentiful in our air. Despite its long journey, the flash of light was tremendously bright.
Russian rocket launches 3 astronauts for up to yearlong stay on ISS (video)
Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub have left Earth to spend a year aboard the International Space Station, flying on Russia's Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft with Loral O'Hara, who will return after six months.
Hubble telescope spots glowing galactic disk floating in deep space (photo)
The Hubble Space Telescope photographed a mesmerizing new photo of the lenticular galaxy NGC 3156, whose older stars emanate a hazy glow.
See the Winning Images of Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astrophotographer of the Year Contest
See the images that won the Royal Observatory Greenwich's Astronomy Photographer of the Year award.
NASA's Juno mission captures stunning view of Jupiter with its volcanic moon, Io (photo)
NASA’s Juno spacecraft snapped a new view of Jupiter and its volcanic moon, Io, on July 30, revealing striking characteristics of the duo.
NASA Finds No Evidence UFOs Are Extraterrestrial, Promises Further Study
An independent study shows how NASA can help understand unidentified anomalous phenomena, more colloquially known as UFOs.
Watch the inspiring true story of NASA astronaut José Hernández in 'A Million Miles Away' on Amazon Prime (video)
Michael Peña stars as migrant worker turned NASA astronaut José Hernández in 'A Million Miles Away,' now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Perseverance rover spies 'avocado' rock on Mars (photo)
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover just snapped a new photo of a Red Planet rock that looks a lot like an avocado.
Satellites reveal how deadly Morocco earthquake moved ground (photos)
Satellite measurements have revealed the extent of ground movement caused by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco last week, killing nearly 3,000 people.
Stunning New Images from the 2023 ‘Astronomy Photographer of the Year’ Competition
The winners of the 15th annual “Astronomy Photographer of the Year” competition have been announced at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich England. The annual competition features some of the best space photography taken by amateur astrophotographers from around the world.
Why is Neptune's moon Triton so weird?
The outer solar system contains a striking crime scene with a big mystery: How did Neptune get a moon like Triton?
Watch NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara, two Russians launch to ISS today
NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara and two Russian cosmonauts will launch toward the ISS today (Sept. 15.) After they settle in, a crew on board for a year will return home.
Alien mummies in Mexico? NASA's UFO study team says don't bet on it
Lawmakers in Mexico heard testimony this week about the presence of alien life on Earth that included two "corpses of extraterrestrials." NASA's UAP study team isn't so sure.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 15 – 24
Comet Nishimura shines at its brightest... but don't be disappointed, we warned you. Meanwhile Jupiter joins Saturn as an evening light, and the Little Dipper dumps water into the Big Dipper.
Earth from Space: Blooms in the Gulf of Finland
Image: This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image features swirls of vivid, emerald green algal blooms in the Gulf of Finland.
Fitness tracker beyond Earth
One of the experiments during ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen’s mission will track his health and body vital signs during his daily exercise in space.
SpaceX could get license for 2nd Starship launch in October, FAA says
SpaceX may get approval for its second-ever Starship launch sometime next month, according to an official with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
Stunning James Webb Space Telescope image shows young star blasting supersonic jets
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured stunning jets blasting out of a protostar, shedding light on the makeup of very young, sun-like stars.
