Europe’s new mission will test if satellites can tap the upper atmosphere for propulsion, enabling them to stay in ultra‑low Earth orbit. Kreios Space, a Spanish start‑up, is gearing up for a landmark in‑orbit test that could reshape how satellites...

New James Webb data upends our view of a nearby lava planet, revealing puzzling activity deep beneath its surface. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured five eclipses of the rocky world 55 Cancri e, located roughly 41...

A detailed reconstruction of ancient ocean chemistry suggests that long-term changes in seawater calcium closely tracked atmospheric carbon dioxide as Earth cooled over the last 50 million years. Over the last 50 million years, Earth slowly changed...

New study suggests a massive asteroid shattered 800 million years ago, unleashing a debris wave that swept through the inner Solar System. New calculations suggest that a catastrophic breakup of a parent body in the main asteroid belt around 800...

As megaconstellations flood low Earth orbit, a new “CRASH Clock” reveals how close we may be to a chain reaction of satellite collisions that could disrupt life on Earth. If you checked the weather today, used GPS to navigate, watched a live sports...

New research using Earth observation data has revealed a significant shift in our understanding of how the planet’s center of mass moves each year. New analysis of long-term NASA observational data has yielded a refined understanding of how Earth’s...

space telescopes simply cannot match. Simulated Solar System observations. Left: Solar system simulation without Earth’s atmosphere. Middle and right: the simulated performance after we included the ELT atmospheric AO system with SR = 0.4 (middle) and...

opportunity to witness the mechanics of our solar system in real time. As sunlight is filtered and refracted through Earth’s atmosphere, the moon may take on a distinct reddish hue, often described as a near-total lunar appearance. Prime Viewing Across...

JWST has uncovered complex temperature variations in the atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-17b, revealing new structural details 1,300 light-years from Earth. Astronomers utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have unveiled a striking atmospheric...

A rare lunar eclipse is coming as the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow. Check when and where you can witness this striking celestial event in the sky. Skywatchers across the Americas, Europe, and Africa are preparing for a striking celestial display...

Astronomers studying old NASA data have found signs of an Earth-sized planet circling a nearby star on a long, slow orbit, a rare discovery that hints at how common temperate rocky worlds may be. In 2017, NASA’s K2 space telescope was quietly watching...

Recent is reshaping what scientists thought they knew about atmospheric hydrogen, revealing overlooked emission pathways and regional hotspots that could influence climate policy and the future of clean hydrogen. Hydrogen has become one of the most...

Explore the science and impact of solar wind on planets and space exploration. Learn about coronal heating, magnetic fields, aurora formation, and the latest research discoveries. The vast expanse of space is more dynamic than it may seem, influenced...

Researchers now probe Titan’s hidden interior after studying its rivers, lakes, and hazy atmosphere. Titan—the massive moon orbiting Saturn—could become a cornerstone for deep‑space operations. New research evaluates how its abundant hydrocarbons,...

Planetary rotation could explain why some worlds turn into extreme greenhouse planets while others stay habitable. New research accepted by the Astronomical Journal highlights planetary rotation as a missing factor in the habitability equation,...

As space launch traffic surges, uncontrolled reentries of hardware are becoming an escalating safety concern for populations on Earth. The intensifying pace of global space launches is pushing the limits of our orbital environment, with consequences...

NASA’s MAVEN mission uncovers a new magnetic process driving localized auroras on Mars, reshaping our view of the planet’s atmospheric dynamics. NASA’s MAVEN probe has identified a previously unknown magnetic circulation that can generate localized...

Giant ring-like structures spotted in Venus’s upper atmosphere reveal fresh insights into the planet’s complex dynamics. A team of planetary scientists has identified massive, concentric ring formations high above Venus, a finding that could reshape...

JWST has detected shifting water clouds on the free-floating world WISE 0855, offering a unique opportunity to test complex planetary weather models. Astronomers have achieved a milestone in atmospheric science by tracking the weather patterns of a...

Astronomers have detected a potential helium signal from exoplanet LHS 1140b, offering a rare look at the atmosphere of a potentially habitable world. Astronomers may have identified traces of helium escaping from the atmosphere of LHS 1140b, a...