New research published in the journal Science Advances suggests that rocky planets similar to Earth may be more prevalent in the universe than previously assumed. The...
The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch its innovative Comet Interceptor Mission in 2029. This mission aims to wait for a long-period comet to...
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has made significant strides in understanding the origins of life by analyzing samples from the asteroid Bennu. The mission successfully returned pristine samples...
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have identified key processes that may explain the formation of buckyballs, or fullerenes, in space. An international team, led by scientists...
Recent findings from the Chang’e-6 mission indicate that ancient meteorites played a crucial role in delivering water to both Earth and the Moon. A research team...
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is making headlines this week as it approaches its perihelion, scheduled for October 29, 2023, at approximately 11:47 Universal Time (UT). Discovered...
Researchers have introduced a new web-based application that simulates the rotational light curves of small, airless bodies in the Solar System. This innovative tool allows users...
NASA has officially confirmed the discovery of 6,000 exoplanets beyond our solar system, marking a significant milestone in the field of astronomy. This achievement reflects the...
Students at Stony Brook University can now enroll in innovative one-credit online courses focusing on two of today’s most pressing issues: climate change and artificial intelligence...
Research has confirmed that asteroids Ryugu and Bennu originated from the same parent body, according to a study published in *The Planetary Science Journal*. This significant...