Gaia mission reveals causes of tumbling asteroids

Scientists using data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission have explained why some asteroids tumble chaotically while others spin steadily, linking it to collision frequency. The findings, presented at the EPSC-DPS2025 Joint Meeting in Helsinki, show a gap in rotation speeds that divides asteroid populations and indicates most are loose rubble piles. This could improve strategies for deflecting hazardous asteroids.

Blue Origin plans New Glenn booster landing for moon reuse

3. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Blue Origin has announced intentions to land and catch the first stage booster of its New Glenn rocket during its next launch, aiming to reuse it for future lunar missions. This move is part of broader efforts to advance reusable rocketry amid the intensifying US-China space race. The company sees this as a key step toward more cost-effective deep space exploration.

Mysterious Signal Detected in Deep Space Exploration

16. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Astronomers have detected an unexplained signal from deep space, sparking debates among scientists about its origins, while concurrent advancements in space technology highlight ongoing missions and economic impacts in the sector. Reports from multiple sources detail the anomaly alongside updates on satellite deployments and interstellar research initiatives. Differing viewpoints suggest the signal could be natural phenomena or potential extraterrestrial communication.

NASA's DART mission reveals unexpected asteroid tumbling

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos more than expected, but scientists were puzzled by the discovery that the impact caused the moonlet to start tumbling. The mission, which involved crashing a spacecraft into Dimorphos in September 2022, aimed to test planetary defense techniques. Observations from ground-based telescopes confirmed the surprising rotational change.

Hubble telescope images spiral galaxy NGC 6000

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of NGC 6000, a spiral galaxy 102 million light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. The picture highlights stars of varying ages, from blue young clusters to a golden older core, while revealing faint remnants of past supernovae. An asteroid photobombed the shot, adding streaks to the cosmic scene.

Webb telescope reveals thousands of newborn stars in Lobster Nebula

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning infrared image of the Pismis 24 star cluster within the Lobster Nebula, showcasing thousands of sparkling newborn stars. Located about 5,500 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius, this region highlights massive star formation sculpted by intense radiation and winds. The image provides rare insights into the evolution of hot young stars.

NASA Reveals Evidence of Life on Mars

15. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

NASA scientists have uncovered the strongest evidence yet of potential life on Mars through analysis of recent rover data. The findings include organic compounds that suggest microbial activity in the planet's past. This discovery was announced in a press conference today.