Tag: NASA
Webb finds intricate layers of interstellar dust, gas
Once upon a time, the core of a massive star collapsed, creating a shockwave that blasted outward, ripping the star apart as it went. When the shockw [...]
SpaceX launches 2 private lunar landers to the moon
Get ready, moon: Two private landers have made it to space and will soon be headed your way!
The two lunar landers, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost [...]
10 Christmas space facts for a festive spirit
The holiday season and space might just be more closely connected than you thought. Check out this list of great Christmas space facts.
It's that [...]
Christmas Tree Cluster, a festive makeover
'Tis the season for holiday-themed star clusters.
We've all looked for shapes in Earth's clouds. But what about shapes in space clouds? If you gla [...]
Monster black hole blasts mystery object in deep space
NASA's X-ray space telescope Chandra spotted the cosmic collision from the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy Centaurus A.
Astrono [...]
NASA discovers huge exoplanet with a tail
The hot Jupiter WASP-69b is trailing a vast tail that's at least 7 times the width of the planet, scientists say.
A comet-like planet beyond our s [...]
NASA reveals role of green spaces in cooling cities
As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there’s no shade availa [...]
Hats off to Webb’s Sombrero galaxy new image
In a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a galaxy named for its resemblance to a broad-brimmed Mexican hat appears more like an archery [...]
NASA strengthens cooperation with Mexico
NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Nicola Fox, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, will travel to Mexico City on Su [...]
NASA reveals abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abr [...]