Astronomy Jargon 101: Luminosity
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You'll soon see what we're talking…
2024 Artemis Landings Could Slip Because of a Lack of Spacesuits. Musk Offers to Develop Them
According to a recent audit from the Office of the Inspector General, NASA won't be able to send astronauts back…
Who was Giuseppe ‘Bepi’ Colombo and why Does he Have a Spacecraft Named After him?
Astronomers have an excellent habit of naming large projects after deserving contributors to their field. From Nancy Grace Roman to…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Hertzsprung–Russell (HR) diagram
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You'll soon have a better way…
A new Assessment of the World’s Climate is out. The News Isn’t Good
According to the recently released IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, climate change is going to get significantly worse if we don't…
Can you Last a Year on Mars? NASA is Recruiting Crew for a Year-Long Analog Mission
Want to try living on Mars, but not sure you want to experience the nine-month flight time to get there?…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Doppler Shift
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Watch out for today's topic: doppler…
Did the Moon Ever Have a Magnetosphere?
New research led by Rochester University has shown the Moon had a short-lived magnetosphere, which has implications for future lunar…
If the First Black Holes Collapsed Directly, Could we Detect Radio Signals From Those Moments?
The birth of direct collapse black holes could be seen by radio telescopes in the near future.
The First Images and Videos from the Double Venus Flyby
Two spacecraft made historic flybys of Venus last week, and both sent back sci-fi-type views of the mysterious, cloud-shrouded planet.…