NASA and JAXA to Maintain XRISM Operations Despite Instrumental Setback
NASA and the Japanese space agency JAXA plan to persist in operating an instrument on an X-ray astronomy satellite for at least the next year and a half, despite encountering…
NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-11 Mission Set to Launch with International Astronaut Team
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch Crew-11, sending a diverse team of astronauts to the ISS for a historic mission.
Mars’ Mysterious Moons: Were They Really Captured Asteroids?
Did you know Mars might have a mysterious moon that scientists are only beginning to understand?
Mercury’s Surface is Twisting Like Paper: What’s Going On Up There?
Mercury’s crust is scarred with fractures and towering cliffs—but recent research suggests something more than ancient cooling is at play.
Mars May Have Had Rings That Formed and Destroyed Its Moons
Mars may have once had rings that repeatedly formed and destroyed its moons.
Japan’s Groundbreaking Spacecraft Mysteriously Goes Dark Before Landing
A private japanese spacecraft goes silent before touchdown, can it still make history?
China’s New Space Mission Aims to Uncover Solar System’s Deepest Secrets
China’s Tianwen-2 mission has launched to retrieve asteroid samples and explore a distant comet, marking a bold new chapter in deep-space exploration.
These Cosmic Monsters Shoot Projectiles At The Speed Of Light — And It’s Not Science Fiction
Not all galactic winds are created equal. A new study suggests that some black holes launch their energy in unpredictable bursts—at nearly light speed.
Private Japanese Moon Mission Shares Striking Image of Lunar South Pole
A stunning lunar photo from Japan’s Resilience lander teases optical illusions and bold ambition just days before its high-stakes Moon landing.
October 31, 2000: The Final Day All Humans Were on Earth — Before Everything Changed
October 31, 2000 marked a moment unlike any other in human history. Since that day, no one has ever been solely on Earth.
The End of Solar Power: Japan Builds a New Nuclear Battery Capable of Lasting More Than 100 Years
Japan is developing a groundbreaking battery that could power space probes for over 100 years. Using radioactive waste, this technology may revolutionize deep space exploration.
NASA Is Sending a Probe to a 150-Million-Year-Old ‘Space Fossil’
A 150-million-year-old asteroid is about to get its closest look yet as NASA’s Lucy mission prepares for a groundbreaking flyby. Could this space relic hold clues to the solar system’s…
SpaceX Crew Dragon Successfully Launches to ISS, Paving the Way for Astronauts’ Return to Earth
After an initial postponement, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon successfully launched on March 14, 2025, carrying a team of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, known as Crew-10,…
SpaceX Delays Launch of NASA Crew 10 Astronauts to I.S.S. Due to Hydraulic Failure—Starliner Astronauts Are Trapped Longer
SpaceX’s latest ISS crew mission has hit an unexpected snag, forcing a last-minute delay. Two astronauts stranded in space since last year are still waiting for their ride home. A…
Subaru Telescope Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses “No Threat” To Earth
A newly discovered asteroid sent shockwaves through the scientific community with a potential Earth impact on the horizon. But just when concerns were rising, new data from the Subaru Telescope…
Out of a Sci-Fi Movie: Elon Musk Fights with an Astronaut and Tells Donald Trump That He Wants to “Deorbit” the ISS in 2 Years at Most
Elon Musk just dropped a controversial idea about the International Space Station's future. His bold plan could reshape NASA's entire agenda—and leave China in control of space.
NASA’s Artemis Program Takes a Big Leap With the Gateway Lunar Space Station
NASA’s Artemis Gateway is one step closer to reality, marking a major milestone in humanity’s return to the Moon.
NASA Was Right! New Discovery Suggests Water Once Existed in Deep Space
What if the building blocks of life didn’t start on Earth but came from deep space? A groundbreaking discovery on asteroid Ryugu suggests that something vital may have existed far…
Astronauts Stuck in Space May Return Sooner Than Expected, Thanks to NASA’s New Plan
NASA’s astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will be returning to Earth sooner than expected after an unexpected series of delays and setbacks during their space mission. Originally scheduled to…
Mercury’s Stunning Close-Up: BepiColombo Captures Incredible Images in Historic Flyby
For the sixth and final time, the ESA-JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft has soared past Mercury, capturing images that reveal breathtaking details about the planet’s icy craters, volcanic plains, and ancient surface…
Worthy of a Science Fiction Movie: Life Found in a Sample from the Asteroid Ryugu!
In a groundbreaking discovery that seems straight out of a science fiction novel, scientists have found signs of life in a sample from the asteroid Ryugu. However, this exciting revelation…
Scientists Capture A Star Being Torn Apart at Full Speed By… A Black Hole!
A massive Wolf-Rayet star is hurtling toward a devastating fate in the Cygnus X-3 system. New data from the XRISM telescope reveals shocking details about its violent interaction with a…
BepiColombo Reveals Mercury’s Hidden Surface in Stunning Infrared Detail
BepiColombo’s fifth flyby of Mercury has unveiled the planet’s surface in a whole new light, using mid-infrared imaging to reveal temperature variations and mineral compositions like never before. Scientists behind…
NASA Is Making SpaceX Boldly Fly a Toyota to the Moon, Not a Tesla
NASA’s Artemis program is sending a surprising passenger to the moon: a Toyota Lunar Cruiser, courtesy of SpaceX. But why Toyota, not Tesla? And how does this rover fit into…
India’s Moon Mission Gets Real: Chandrayaan-4 Targets 2028!
India’s space program is gearing up for a significant leap with the Chandrayaan-4 mission, which aims to bring lunar samples back to Earth by 2028. This ambitious project, spearheaded by…
NASA Completes Major Milestone by Integrating Advanced Coronagraph onto Roman Space Telescope
NASA has successfully integrated an advanced coronagraph onto the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, bringing it closer to its 2027 launch. This milestone marks a leap in exoplanet research, as…
The Hera Spacecraft Captures Stunning Earth and Moon Images on Its Way to Study Asteroid Impact
The Hera spacecraft, on a mission to study the aftermath of NASA's DART asteroid impact, has beamed back its first images from space. Taken from a distance of over 1.6…
ESA’s Moonlight Program Aims for a New Dawn in Lunar Exploration
ESA's Moonlight programme is poised to revolutionize lunar exploration by establishing Europe's first dedicated satellite constellation for communication and navigation services. With over 400 missions planned in the next two…
ESA Tests Advanced Lunar Camera for Future Artemis Missions
ESA has tested a cutting-edge lunar camera designed for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions during the PANGAEA geology training in Lanzarote. The Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), equipped to withstand the…
BepiColombo’s Mercury Flyby Unravels Mysteries of the Planet’s Magnetic Field
ESA and JAXA’s BepiColombo spacecraft has made significant discoveries during its third Mercury flyby, revealing surprising magnetic features such as energetic hot ions and potential ring currents. These findings are…
XRISM’s First Results Reveal Groundbreaking Insights Into Black Holes and Supernova Remnants
The XRISM space telescope has delivered its first groundbreaking observations, revealing new insights into supermassive black holes and supernova remnants.
BepiColombo Completes Mercury Flyby, Capturing Stunning Images of the Planet
The BepiColombo mission, a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), successfully completed its fourth gravity assist flyby of Mercury on September 4,…
ESA Adjusts BepiColombo Mission to Mercury Due to Thruster Issues
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced a significant delay in the BepiColombo mission’s planned orbital insertion around Mercury due to unforeseen problems with the spacecraft’s electric propulsion system. Originally…
New Mission Unveils Close-Up Footage of Orbiting Space Debris
Astroscale, a Tokyo-based space technology company, has achieved a significant milestone in space debris management through its ADRAS-J mission. The mission recently captured detailed imagery of a large piece of…
NASA’s DART Mission Unveils New Insights into Didymos and Dimorphos Asteroids
The recent findings from NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission have provided unprecedented insights into the twin asteroids Didymos and Dimorphos. This mission, which involved deliberately crashing a spacecraft…
NASA’s Gateway Project: Building the Future of Lunar Exploration
NASA and its international partners are making significant strides in the development of Gateway, humanity’s first space station around the Moon. Gateway will serve as a crucial outpost for astronauts…
Japan Successfully Launches Advanced Earth-observing Satellite on H3 Rocket
Japan has successfully launched the Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 (ALOS-4), also known as Daichi-4, using its new flagship H3 rocket. This launch marks a significant achievement for the Japan Aerospace…
Japan’s Akatsuki Spacecraft Loses Contact, Threatening Venus Mission
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed the loss of communication with its Akatsuki spacecraft, the only active mission currently studying Venus. This development puts the future of Venus…
Japan Builds First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat, Marking a Breakthrough in Sustainable Space Technology
In a groundbreaking development, Japanese researchers have successfully created the world’s first wooden satellite, aptly named LignoSat. This innovative satellite marks a significant leap in combining traditional materials with modern…
EarthCARE Mission Launched to Study Climate Interactions
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has successfully launched the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) mission. This mission, a significant…
New Research Suggests Mars’ Moon Phobos Could Be a Captured Comet
New research suggests that Mars’ moon Phobos may not be what we previously thought. Historically believed to be a captured asteroid, recent studies propose that Phobos could be a trapped…
Secret Behind Jupiter's 'Energy Crisis'- Has Puzzled Astronomers for Decades – The Daily Galaxy
Posted on Aug 5, 2021 in Astronomy, Science In 2017, NASA’s Juno spacecraft spotted electrons being fired down into Jupiter’s atmosphere at up to an enormous 400,000 volts, giving rise…
"Our Alien-Haunted World" – The Science and Saga of 'Oumuamua' – The Daily Galaxy
On September 6th 2017 astronomers at Hawaii’s PanStarr Observatory detected an object hurtling in from deep space, from the direction of Vega, a star 25 light-years away. The mystery object…
Hayabusa2 Capsule Lands With Clues about Ancient Delivery of Water and Organic Molecules to Earth – The Daily Galaxy
Posted on Dec 8, 2020 in Astronomy, Biology, Science, Solar System, Space “They are stained glass windows to the earliest time period of the solar system,” says Harold Connolly, a…
Mars' Mystery Moon Phobos -"Its Orbit May Unlock Billion-Year-Old Secrets" – The Daily Galaxy
Posted on Sep 7, 2020 in Astronomy, Science In Century Rain, former space scientist and science-fiction author, Alastair Reynolds, has Mars’ 17-mile-wide, deeply-grooved moon, Phobos, as the location of a…
"A Message From the Phantom Cosmos?" | The Daily Galaxy
Posted on Dec 21, 2019 in Astronomy, Cosmos, Dark Matter, Science, Universe Did NASA scientists detect a dark matter signal from deep inside the Milky Way? In December of 2017,…
Destination Venus -Was It the First Habitable Planet in the Solar System? – The Daily Galaxy
“Venus is like the control case for Earth,” said planetary scientist Sue Smrekar with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory echoing recent research that suggests that Venus might have looked like Earth…
Origin of Earth's H2O -"Billions of Tons of Water-Packed Asteroids" – The Daily Galaxy
Posted on Feb 14, 2019 in Astronomy, Geology, Science “Our calculations indicate that, coinciding with the so-called ‘Heavy Bombardment’ produced by the gravitational destabilization of the main asteroid belt, billions…
Asteroid Touchdown! -"If We Find Organic Matter, It Might Be What Became Life on Earth" – The Daily Galaxy
Posted on Feb 19, 2019 in Astronomy, News, Science “When we first saw Ryugu last June we were very surprised, because the shape is a spinning top and we never…
Venus' Giant Planet-Scale Cloud Phenomena –"Still Many Unknowns" | The Daily Galaxy
Posted on Jan 10, 2019 Based on findings by Japan’s Akatsuki spacecraft, to think of the atmosphere of Venus, start with an image of hell and work back from there.…