Astronomers Discover Two Planets Lighter Than Cotton Candy
Astronomers have discovered two exoplanets, WASP-193b and Kepler-51d, with densities lower than cotton candy. These ‘super-puffs’ challenge planetary formation models.
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Solar Lens Could Reveal White Dwarfs and Black Holes in Unprecedented Detail
The Solar Gravitational Lens could let us image white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes in stunning detail. New NASA studies bring this dream closer to reality.
Sun’s Eruptions Take the Punch Out of Storms Over North America
A new University of New Hampshire study reveals that solar storms can weaken rain and snow across North America. The discovery may upend weather forecasting.
Full Strawberry Moon: Summer’s First Full Moon Dazzles UK Skies
The Strawberry Moon – summer’s first full Moon – rises over UK skies on June 21. Here’s how to watch, the science behind the name, and what it means for tides and skywatchers.
The Deep Freeze Gauntlet: How Reusable Rockets Survive Cryogenic Thermal Cycles
Reusable rocket tanks must survive brutal cryogenic thermal cycles without cracking. From aluminum-lithium alloys to friction stir welding, here’s the science behind the deep freeze.
Two Close-Ups of Ganymede, 25 Years Apart, Reveal Stunning Changes
In 1996 and 2021, NASA’s Galileo and Juno spacecraft flew past Ganymede. Comparing these two close-ups reveals surprising changes and clues about Jupiter’s largest moon.
Why That Single Exposure of the Waxing Gibbous Moon Matters More Than You Think
Discover why a single unedited photo of the Waxing Gibbous moon taken in Southern California is more than just a pretty picture—it’s a contribution to lunar science and future Artemis missions.
Bringing Signals to NASA: A Central Coast Engineer’s Path to Deep Space
Engineer Eric Fernandez, from a Central Coast childhood watching rocket launches, now leads signal-processing innovations for NASA’s Deep Space Network, enabling communication across billions of kilometers.
Euclid Peers Into the Heart of the Milky Way, Revealing Stellar Chaos
ESA’s Euclid mission releases a stunning new image of the Milky Way’s core, revealing millions of stars and setting the stage for NASA’s Roman Space Telescope.
NASA Quietly Picks 41 Space Tech Projects – And They’re Headed to Mars
NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 companies to advance space technologies for Moon and Mars. Learn about the ACO program, key projects, and what it means for humanity’s future.
NASA’s Swift Observatory Gets a Boost: June Launch Set to Extend Mission
NASA’s Swift observatory gets a June 30 launch for an orbital boost mission. Extend the telescope’s life by a decade. Learn how it works and why it matters.
NASA’s Orbital Gas Station: New Refueling Tech Could Transform Deep Space Missions
NASA tests a new orbital refueling nozzle that could let spacecraft fill up in space, cutting launch costs and enabling longer missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.