Space

In a rare occurrence that caught many off guard, a small asteroid known as 2024 RW1 made its presence known in the skies above the Philippines. Detected only hours before it met its fiery demise, this asteroid, measuring about one meter in diameter, posed no threat to Earth. While initial reports may have stated that

As September rolls around, skywatchers worldwide have the opportunity to witness a series of captivating lunar occultation events. This month, the Moon will be in the spotlight as it passes in front of various celestial objects, such as stars, planets, and star clusters. These events are not only intriguing to observe but also offer a

The Tianwen-1 mission by China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has brought a new wave of excitement to the scientific community with its array of robotic elements aimed at unraveling the mysteries of the Red Planet. Consisting of an orbiter, a lander, two deployable cameras, a remote camera, and the Zhurong rover, this mission marks the

Deep within the vast expanse of our galaxy lies a turbulent history waiting to be discovered. A recent study using data from the Gaia satellite has shed light on potential remnants of a cosmic clash between the Milky Way and a neighboring cluster of stars. This revelation opens up a Pandora’s box of questions surrounding

Located just outside of the Milky Way Galaxy, approximately 210,000 light-years away from Earth, lies the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC). This dwarf galaxy spans about 18,900 light-years in diameter and is home to an estimated 3 billion stars. The SMC, along with its companion, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), orbits around the Milky Way as

The Solar System is home to a variety of moons, with different characteristics and compositions. However, despite the diversity of moons, there is one glaring absence – ringed moons. Surprisingly, out of the nearly 300 moons discovered so far, not a single one has rings. This is a strange anomaly considering that half of the

Betelgeuse, also known as Beetle-juice, has long been a favorite among amateur astronomers due to its prominent location in the constellation Orion. This red supergiant variable star is one of the largest stars visible to the naked eye, with a radius approximately 1,000 times that of the Sun. Located 642 light years away, Betelgeuse shines

The concept of warp drives has long been a staple of science fiction, popularized by shows like Star Trek. In these fictional narratives, warp drives allow for superliminal travel through space, enabling characters to traverse vast distances in a short amount of time. However, in reality, the existence of warp drives is still purely theoretical

A groundbreaking discovery has been made regarding an invisible, weak energy field surrounding our planet known as the ambipolar field. This electric field was initially theorized over 60 years ago and has finally been detected and measured. The implications of this discovery are vast, as it will revolutionize the way we research and comprehend the

The recent grounding of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket due to a first-stage booster tipping over and exploding during an attempted landing has raised concerns and questions about the safety and reliability of the rocket system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the root cause of the failure

The Polaris Dawn mission has been making headlines due to its groundbreaking nature, as it will mark the first-ever spacewalk by commercial space travelers. This mission, backed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, features a crew comprising a businessman, a fighter pilot, and two SpaceX employees, none of whom are professional astronauts. Scheduled to launch from Florida’s

SpaceX is on the brink of making history once again with the upcoming launch of the Polaris Dawn mission. Spearheaded by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, this all-civilian crew is gearing up for an orbital expedition that includes a groundbreaking spacewalk by private citizens. Scheduled for liftoff from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this mission

The journey of US astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams aboard Boeing’s Starliner to the International Space Station (ISS) has been marred by technical malfunctions and delays. Originally planned to return to Earth after eight days, the astronauts will now have to stay six more months due to thruster malfunctions on the Boeing

The expansion speed of the Universe has been a persistent issue that has puzzled scientists for a long time. However, new measurements taken using the James Webb Space Telescope have brought some new insights. These measurements suggest that the local Universe is moving away from us at a rate of around 70 kilometers per second

The Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies, two of the largest galaxies in our Local Group, have long been predicted to collide with each other at some point in the future. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki and Durham University suggests that this collision may not be as inevitable as