Tag: Space
X-37B space plane makes advances in maneuvers
Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane to attempt new 'aerobraking' maneuvers in orbit. This novel and efficient series of maneuvers demonstrates [...]
NASA makes deep space record in laser communication
The Deep Space Optical Communications tech demo has completed several key milestones, culminating in sending a signal to Mars’ farthest distance from [...]
More Mayan ruins discovered from space
Satellites are helping scientists spot more ancient Mayan ruins than ever before, which is no small feat considering how thick the forest is in the i [...]
Webb reveals jets of volatile gas in hybrid objects
Inspired by the half-human, half-horse creatures that are part of Ancient Greek mythology, the field of astronomy has its own kind of centaurs: dista [...]
Hubble, Chandra find supermassive black hole duo
Like two Sumo wrestlers squaring off, the closest confirmed pair of supermassive black holes have been observed in tight proximity. These are located [...]
Webb captures light signature never seen before
Looking deep into the early universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have found something unprecedented: a galaxy with an odd lig [...]
Webb provides another look into galactic collisions
Smile for the camera! An interaction between an elliptical galaxy and a spiral galaxy, collectively known as Arp 107, seems to have given the spiral [...]
Civilians take on space
SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts splash down to end historic spacewalk mission. Polaris Dawn packed a lot of action into a five-day flight.
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NASA’s Webb Peers into Extreme Outer Galaxy
Astronomers have directed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to examine the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy.
Scientists call this region the Extr [...]
Webb reveals galaxy forming cosmic question mark
Astronomers are astounded by a rare cosmic alignment showcasing highly magnified star-forming regions in distant galaxies.
It’s 7 billion years ag [...]