Astronomy Research 5 months ago
How Super-Quasars Shaped Early Galaxies and Confounded the JWST

Extremely powerful quasars in the early Universe drove star-forming gas out of their galaxies. These Super-quasars are behind the JWST's puzzling...

Source: Universe Today

Astronomy Research 5 months ago
Moon, Planets Gather in a Twilight Spectacle May 18-20

Watch the crescent Moon dance with the planets when it returns next week. The post Moon, Planets Gather in a Twilight Spectacle May 18-20 appeared fi...

Source: Sky & Telescope

Blue Origin's lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training
Artemis Program 5 months ago
Blue Origin's lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training

A mockup of Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 2 lunar lander has been assembled at the Johnson Space Center, and is ready for Artemis astronauts to co...

Source: Space.com

Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic 'Eyes' with backyard telescope
Astronomy Research 5 months ago
Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic 'Eyes' with backyard telescope

The string of galaxies is just a small part of the colossal Virgo Galaxy Cluster

Source: Space.com

Space Technology 5 months ago
SpaceX’s new Starship pad readies for first launch

Over the last two years, SpaceX has been constructing a completely redesigned launch pad for… The post SpaceX’s new Starship pad r...

Source: NASASpaceFlight

Google And SpaceX Could Team Up For Orbital Data Center Project, Report Says
Space Technology 5 months ago
Google And SpaceX Could Team Up For Orbital Data Center Project, Report Says

Tech chiefs like Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai have said Earth’s orbit can provide more space for data centers constrained by resource limitations on th...

Source: Forbes

Report: Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit | TechCrunch
Space Technology 5 months ago
Report: Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit | TechCrunch

Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit, pitching space as the future home for AI compute, even as costs today remain far higher...

Source: TechCrunch

From Apollo 8 to Artemis II – 58 Years in Plastic Brick
Artemis Missions 5 months ago
From Apollo 8 to Artemis II – 58 Years in Plastic Brick

On Christmas Eve 1968, astronaut Bill Anders looked out of Apollo 8’s window and saw something no human had ever seen before: Earth, whole and luminou...

Source: Beautifullife.info

Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem
Artemis Program 5 months ago
Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem

Scientists are using a new technique to study incoming space debris and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.

Source: Space.com

NASA & Space Agencies 5 months ago
NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Reveals Dazzling Night Sky

NASA’s TESS has released its most complete view of the starry sky to date

Source: NASA

Artemis Missions 5 months ago
NASA Outlines Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plans

NASA is moving quickly to define next year’s Artemis III mission in Earth orbit, a crewed flight that will test rendezvous and docking capabilities be...

Source: NASA

Space Technology 5 months ago
Once again, SpaceX has set a new record for the tallest rocket ever built - Ars Technica

Once again, SpaceX has set a new record for the tallest rocket ever builtArs Technica SpaceX fuels up Starship V3 megarocket for 1st time ahead of cru...

Source: Slashdot.org

Ahead of 2027 launch, Nasa starts Artemis 3 rocket assembly at Kennedy Space Centre
Artemis Missions 5 months ago
Ahead of 2027 launch, Nasa starts Artemis 3 rocket assembly at Kennedy Space Centre

The first stage of Nasa’s Artemis 3 rocket is now upright inside Kennedy Space Centre as preparations ramp up for the 2027 mission.

Source: The Indian Express

ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath’s saree from India’s Mars mission showcased at Smithsonian Museum in the US
Space Exploration 5 months ago
ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath’s saree from India’s Mars mission showcased at Smithsonian Museum in the US

A simple saree worn by ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath on a pivotal day of India's Mars mission now graces the Smithsonian National Air and Space...

Source: The Times of India

Google, SpaceX in talks to explore data centers in orbit, WSJ reports
Space Technology 5 months ago
Google, SpaceX in talks to explore data centers in orbit, WSJ reports

Google is in talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX for a rocket launch deal. The search giant aims to place orbital data centers in space. Google is also...

Source: The Times of India

Google and SpaceX explore launch deal to build AI data centers in space
Space Technology 5 months ago
Google and SpaceX explore launch deal to build AI data centers in space

Google is reportedly in talks with SpaceX for a rocket launch deal as it explores orbital AI data centers through Project Suncatcher. The post Google ...

Source: Crypto Briefing

Space Technology 5 months ago
Psyche Spacecraft Spies Mars Ahead of May 15th Gravitational Assist

A close flyby past the Red Planet this week will send NASA’s Psyche mission on its way towards its final destination. The mission’s closest approach t...

Source: Universe Today

30-mile-high clouds of acid on Venus are made by the largest 'hydraulic jump' in the solar system
Artemis Program 5 months ago
30-mile-high clouds of acid on Venus are made by the largest 'hydraulic jump' in the solar system

A 3,700-mile-long cloud bank on Venus forms through the same phenomenon that describes how water spreads out in your kitchen sink, scientists say.

Source: Space.com

The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026
Astronomy Research 5 months ago
The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026

M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, looks incredible in this new snap by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Source: Space.com

Space Technology 5 months ago
Northrop Grumman targets lunar navigation market with Webb-derived guidance system

The LR-450 is designed for spacecraft operating in the absence of GPS signals

Source: SpaceNews