Astronomers recently shared a new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope of the galaxy NGC 4395. This relatively diffuse and dim dwarf galaxy is located just 14 million light-years from Earth.
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Airbus Designs a Space Station With Artificial Gravity
The International Space Station (ISS) is nearing the end of its service. While NASA and its partners have committed to keeping it in operation until 2030, plans are already in place for successor space stations that will carry on the ISS’ legacy. China plans to assume a leading role with Tiangong, while the India Space Research Organization (ISRO) plans to deploy its own space station by mid-decade. NASA has also contracted with three aerospace companies to design commercial space stations, including Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef, the Axiom Space Station (AxS), and Starlab.
See the moment lightning struck SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch pad (photo)
Stunning videos and images shared across social media captured the exact moment that lightning struck the launch pad as a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket sat awaiting liftoff on Thursday, April 27.
SpaceX should be ready to launch Starship again in 6 to 8 weeks, Elon Musk says
SpaceX should be ready to launch its giant Starship vehicle again just six to eight weeks from now, Elon Musk said, though securing the necessary approvals may take a bit longer.
Guardians of the Galaxy visit (real) ISS for 3D-printed Zune and STEAM education
Before "The Guardians of the Galaxy" launch into theaters, Rocket and Cosmo are making a pitstop at the International Space Station to help engage students in 3D printing.
You can play like a 'Star Wars' Jedi on Fortnite with Anakin Skywalker
'Star Wars' Day started a bit early on Fortnite. The battle royale game lets you play as Anakin Skywalker or Padmé Amidala for most of May, with some special Jedi trainers.
James Webb Space Telescope detects water vapor around alien planet. But where did it come from?
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted water vapor around an exoplanet that could indicate the presence of an atmosphere.
Distorted Galaxy Hints at the Nature of Dark Matter
Astronomers analyzed the gravitationally lensed image of a distant galaxy to test the nature of dark matter.
'Hycean' exoplanets may not be able to support life after all
New research suggests that Hycean exoplanets would suffer from a catastrophic runaway greenhouse effect, causing their oceans to boil away.
Luke Skywalker trains Cal Kestis in new 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' launch trailer
Mark Hamill instructs Cameron Monaghan in the ways of the Force in a new trailer for "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor."
Everything you need to know about Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
A viewers guide to Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures coming to Disney+ and Disney Junior on May 4, 2023.
Saturn's rings are disappearing. The James Webb Space Telescope may reveal how much time they have left.
Saturn's rings are disappearing, and we don't know how much longer they will be around. The James Webb Space Telescope may be able to help pin down an answer.
Tiny primordial black holes could have created their own Big Bang
A large population of small black holes could have flooded the young cosmos with particles and radiation, creating their own black hole-powered Big Bang, physicists propose in a new paper.
Artemis 2 astronauts flying to the moon could phone home with ham radio
3 astronauts aboard Artemis 2 are certified amateur radio operators. Will communications with ham radio operators extend from the International Space Station to the moon?
Join the webinar on Accessibility in Human Spaceflight
What are the next steps for making human spaceflight more inclusive, accessible, and safer? How can designing for space accessibility improve accessibility on Earth? Where does ESA’s parastronaut feasibility project stand?
We Can Now See Into the Permanently Shadowed Craters on the Moon
An instrument called ShadowCam is giving NASA’s planned Artemis missions to the Moon some advanced views of a landing site. It’s mounted to the Danuri Korea Pathfinder Lunar orbiter sent to the Moon last year. Lately, this amazing camera has been sending back some highly detailed images of the lunar north and south pole regions.
China Finally Tells us What's Going on With its Mars Rover
The Zhurong Rover has sat unmoving and unresponsive on Mars since May 20th, 2022, when one of the planet’s infamous dust storms forced the science team to switch the rover to hibernation mode. It was expected to wake in late December, but has yet to show any signs of activity. Last week, the Rover’s chief designer, Zhang Rongqiao, offered an update on the rover’s status.
China's hypersonic research to get boost from satellite startup
The Chinese satellite internet startup Galaxy Space is planning to provide broadband connectivity to assist the nation's hypersonic vehicle program.
Cosmic rays pose dangers to frequent flyers. This radiation detector could help.
Cosmic rays coming from ultrapowerful sources in the distant universe can pose risks to humans on Earth — particularly frequent air travelers, who are routinely exposed at the high altitudes of commercial flights.
China to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, lunar scientist says
China will definitely put boots on the moon within the next seven years, according to a leading Chinese lunar scientist.
