The Milky Way Could be Surrounded by 100 Satellite Galaxies
The Milky Way is surrounded by about 60 satellite galaxies. The famous ones are the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. But according to a new simulation, the Milky Way could…
This Earth-sized Exoplanet is On a Death Spiral
An international team of astronomers have discovered an Earth-size exoplanet on a very tight orbit around its star. It completes an orbit in only 5 hours and 22 minutes. Unfortunately,…
A Lunar Base Could Start with a Dome over a Crater Made of Regolith
When astronauts live on the Moon permanently, they’re going to need a safe habitat, ideally made out of local construction material. A new paper suggests that lunar astronauts could cover…
Earth Was Born With Water; No Delivery Needed
The source of Earth’s water is one of the most compelling questions facing scientists. Earth’s habitability depends on multiple factors, but water is the basis for life, and it had…
SES to close Intelsat deal July 17 after clearing all regulatory approvals
SES expects to complete its acquisition of rival satellite operator Intelsat July 17 after clearing all regulatory hurdles in the way of the multi-billion-dollar deal. The post SES to close…
China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station (video)
A Long March 7 rocket lifted off this evening (July 14), sending China’s Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft toward the Tiangong space station.
China launches Tianzhou-9 to Tiangong space station with record cargo and upgraded EVA suits
China launched a new cargo spacecraft to its Tiangong space station Monday to deliver astronaut supplies, new spacesuits and a range of experiments. The post China launches Tianzhou-9 to Tiangong…
Ravenous ‘vampire’ stars may use cosmic accomplices to help devour stellar victims
Astronomers have discovered that vampire white dwarfs that feast on victim companion stars have assistance in acquiring prey in the form of lurking third stars.
House bill rejects overall NASA budget cuts but shifts funding to exploration
A draft House spending bill would keep NASA’s overall budget flat in fiscal year 2026 but shift money to exploration from science and other accounts. The post House bill rejects…
‘Foundation’ stars Laura Birn & Lee Pace talk heavy burdens and being an intergalactic stoner for Season 3 (exclusive)
Join two of the brightest stars in Apple TV’s sci-fi saga based on Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi trilogy.