Newly discovered asteroid turns out to be Tesla Roadster launched into space
Elon Musk’s sense of humor is out of this world. Seven years after the SpaceX CEO launched a Tesla Roadster into orbit, astronomers from the Minor Planet Center at the…
Orbiter photos show lunar modules from first 2 moon landings more than 50 years later
Recent photos taken by India’s Space Research Organization moon orbiter, known as Chandrayaan 2, clearly show the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 landing sites more than 50 years later. The photos…
NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space
This week, NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining a human presence in space. A document emphasized the importance of maintaining the ability for extended stays in orbit after the International…
Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner’s backyard: ‘Remarkable discovery’
A homeowner in New York uncovered a complete mastodon jaw in their backyard in what officials are calling a “remarkable discovery.” The jaw of the extinct mammal, which was similar to an…
Interstellar Voyager 1 resumes operations after pause in communications with NASA
NASA has confirmed that after a pause in communications with Voyager 1 in late October, the spacecraft has regained its voice and resumed regular operations. Voyager unexpectedly turned off its…
New glowing species of sea slug that inhabits ocean’s deep sea ‘midnight zone’ discovered
Researchers have discovered a new species of glowing sea slug deep in the ocean’s midnight zone. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) scientists said in a press release on Tuesday…
NASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used in decades
After a brief pause in communications with Voyager 1, NASA re-established a connection with the interstellar spacecraft located more than 15 billion miles away from Earth, using a frequency not…
Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky through most of November
The Orionids meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful showers of the year, could light up the sky with shooting stars through most of next…
Rise of the superbaby? US startup offers genetic IQ screening for wealthy elite: report
A U.S. startup company is reportedly offering wealthy couples the chance to screen their embryos for IQ and other favorable genetic traits, which has raised ethical concerns. Heliospect Genomics is…
SpaceX pulls off historic achievement, launching four rockets in less than 40 hours
In less than 48 hours, SpaceX pulled off a stunning feat, conducting four launches in three states, with huge implications for the future of space exploration. The first launch came…