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.

NASA Theorizes Life in Titan Lakes

NASA scientists proposed on September 6, 2025, that lakes on Saturn's moon Titan may have supported primitive cellular life, advancing astrobiology theories. The hypothesis is based on recent data analysis suggesting favorable chemical conditions. This could influence future missions to explore Titan's potential habitability.

Blue Origin plans New Glenn booster landing for moon reuse

3 октября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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 сентября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.

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.

NASA Partners with Startup to Extend Space Telescope's Life

Facing the imminent decommissioning of an aging space observatory, NASA has enlisted a private startup to perform a daring orbital maneuver, pushing the telescope farther into space to prolong its scientific mission. The initiative, announced on September 24, 2025, involves innovative propulsion technology and highlights the growing role of commercial entities in space exploration. This move could extend the telescope's operations by several years, allowing continued astronomical observations.

NASA Reveals Evidence of Life on Mars

15 сентября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

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.