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James Webb Space Telescope discovers 'Red Potato' galaxy

The galaxy has a low star formation rate despite being located in a huge gas reservoir.
3 days ago

NASA's Juno finds that Jupiter isn't as big as previously thought

Researchers used radio occultations, i.e. tracking signal bending through Jupiter’s atmosphere.
3 days ago

Hubble Space Telescope captures sharpest image of rare 'lens-shaped' galaxy

NGC 7722, captured by Hubble, sits somewhere between an elliptical galaxy and a spiral galaxy.
5 days ago

NASA's Perseverance rover successfully completes first AI-directed drive on Mars

Perseverance conducted two drives, one on December 8 and the other on December 10, 2025.
6 days ago

NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveals new details about the thickness of Europa’s icy shell

Thanks to Juno MWR data and a recent study, scientists have determined the depth of the icy shell encasing Europa.
Jan 28, 2026

NASA resumes efforts to reconnect with MAVEN as solar conjunction ends

NASA hasn't received data from MAVEN since December 6, 2025.
Jan 27, 2026

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope pictures Helix Nebula in extraordinary detail

Many observatories have captured the Helix Nebula, but none in such detail as the Webb.
Jan 22, 2026

SPHEREx images show a marked difference in 3I/ATLAS' activity before and after perihelion

SPHEREx first analyzed the interstellar comet in August, when it was between Jupiter and Mars.
Jan 22, 2026

As NASA attempts to reestablish contact with MAVEN, here's a look back at the spacecraft's key achievements

MAVEN lost contact on December 6, and NASA's latest update suggests a tough road ahead for the mission.
Jan 16, 2026

NASA's mission to bring back Mars sample halts in its tracks

The mission is not deemed feasible given the high budget it demands and the uncertainty around its operations.
Jan 15, 2026

NASA and Department of Energy announce collaboration to develop lunar nuclear reactor

The lunar surface reactor will be used on the Moon as part of the Artemis campaign and future NASA missions to Mars.
Jan 15, 2026

NASA’s Carruthers Observatory, designed to study Earth's geocorona, reaches targeted 'halo orbit'

The Carruthers Observatory will capture the most detailed images of the geocorona.
Jan 14, 2026

ISRO’s PSLV launch fails after third-stage anomaly; 16 payloads lost

A loss of altitude control was visible six minutes into the flight, following which the vehicle crashed.
Jan 13, 2026

Astrophotographer captures rare footage of Hubble Space Telescope crossing the Sun

Hubble’s legacy meets perfect timing as an astrophotographer captures a rare solar transit.
Jan 9, 2026

NASA’s second ESCAPADE spacecraft nails a key trajectory maneuver

The maneuver was scheduled for much earlier but was delayed on account of lower-than-expected thrust during burn attempts.
Jan 9, 2026

10 jaw-dropping images captured from the International Space Station in 2025

The International Space Station is not just a hub for scientific experiments and international cooperation, but also a unique vantage point for breathtaking images.
Dec 31, 2025

The cosmos up close: 5 stunning James Webb Space Telescope images from 2025

From planet nurseries to cosmic rings, James Webb’s 2025 images reveal the universe in stunning detail.
Dec 26, 2025

A look at 5 extraordinary images taken by Hubble Space Telescope in 2025

The Hubble Space Telescope has provided some of the most beautiful visuals of the cosmos over the years, and this year was no different.
Dec 25, 2025

NASA races to reach silent MAVEN spacecraft ahead of December 29 solar conjunction

Time is running out for the recovery team before Earth and Mars move to opposite sides of the Sun on December 29, triggering a total communications blackout.
Dec 24, 2025

Crashed SpaceX's Starlink satellite photographed by Vantor's WorldView-3 spacecraft in orbit

The particular Starlink satellite suffered an anomaly, resulting in a loss of communication with the ground on December 17, 2025.
Dec 24, 2025
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