Space

Space and science coverage including asteroids, galaxies, planets, NASA and SpaceX launches.

Astronomers discovered a planet where a full year is 16 hours long

November 26th, 2021

Astronomers have discovered a new planet outside our solar system which orbits its star in just 16 hours. The ongoing hunt for planets beyond our solar system has resulted in over 4,000 discoveries of far-off worlds. Some of these new-found planets orbit stars that are thousands of light-years from Earth. The worlds found include Neptune-like …

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NASA is testing a planetary-defense system like nothing we’ve ever seen

November 24th, 2021

Joshua Hawkins

NASA will launch a multimillion-dollar spacecraft today, with plans to crash it into an asteroid in 2022, as a test for a possible asteroid defense system. It’s the first test of a new planetary-defense system that NASA has created to help keep asteroids in check. NASA is already tracking large asteroids slated to pass close …

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Why evidence of life on Mars could be fake

November 18th, 2021

Joshua Hawkins

We’ve already seen geological evidence that suggests Mars could have been habitable billions of years ago. A new study in the Journal of the Geological Society could call that evidence into question, though. Some of the fossils found on Mars thus far could be made up of non-living processes, researchers say. The study notes that …

The Hubble Space Telescope in front of the Moon.

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A lunar eclipse like this hasn’t happened in 580 years, here’s how to watch

November 18th, 2021

Joshua Hawkins

The longest partial lunar eclipse in almost 600 years will happen Thursday, and you can watch the entire thing for yourself. So many people across the internet are going wild with anticipation. And the great news is that everyone will be able to watch no matter where you are. We’ll tell you everything you need …

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A ninth planet in our Solar System may have just been discovered

November 17th, 2021

Joshua Hawkins

Data gathered in 1983 shows signs of what a British astronomer believes to be possible evidence of a ninth planet in our solar system. The news could provide some solace to people who are still upset over Pluto’s demotion to dwarf planet. Michael Rowan-Robinson, a leading astronomer and Emeritus professor of astrophysics at Imperial College …

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Astronomers discovered something fascinating about this glowing asteroid

November 14th, 2021

Joshua Hawkins

Astronomers believe that a near-Earth glowing asteroid may actually be an ancient chunk of the Moon. The asteroid, which is known as Kamo’oalewa, can be seen every April. most recently, it was observed through the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona. There, astronomers analyzed the way that light reflects off of the surface of the chunk. …

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Something unexpected and special is happening to Uranus this week

October 21st, 2021

Andy Meek

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dazzlingly bright and full moon many of us saw last night — and which should continue for a few more nights — is called the Hunter’s Moon for an obvious reason. That’s because this full moon in October, which also happens to be the first full moon of …

Reviews

eVscope eQuinox review: Stunning smart telescope lets your iPhone peer into deep space

August 14th, 2021

Zach Epstein

Whether you’re a professional astronomer or a novice, everyone knows the biggest barrier to gazing into deep space. High-quality telescopes are very expensive. Sure, plenty of cheap options are available through retailers like Amazon. But those telescopes will only take you so far. A professional-grade telescope that can give you stunning views of deep-space objects …

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Russia blames frightening ISS Nauka incident on a software error

August 1st, 2021

Chris Smith

The Russian Nauka module docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday at 9:29 AM EST, more than a week after its rocky launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on July 21. At around 12:34 PM, the Nauka began firing its thrusters without explanation, initiating a frightening sequence of events. The ISS lost attitude control …

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NASA astronauts are growing spicy food in space

July 19th, 2021

Chris Smith

The astronauts eventually embarking on missions to Mars and deep space will need to be able to do a few things to emulate life on Earth. They’ll need to wash their clothes and grow some of their own food. This will improve the logistics of missions and enhance their quality of life. NASA is already …