[ad_1] Scientists may finally know what made the largest explosion in the universe ever seen by humankind so powerful.Astronomers have discovered that the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever seen had a unique jet structure and was dragging an unusually large amount...

[ad_1] Back to Article List JWST focuses its infrared gaze on bright star-forming regions within a barred spiral galaxy. A composite of two images taken James Webb Space Telescope. A far cry from the beautiful wide-field shots of barred spiral NGC 5068 you may be used...

[ad_1] Things tend to move from the simple to the complex when you’re trying to understand something new. This is the situation exoplanet scientists find themselves in when it comes to the term ‘habitable.’ When they were discovering the first tranche of exoplanets,...

[ad_1] Satellites in orbit underpin our modern lives. They are used in many areas and disciplines, including space science, Earth observation, meteorology, climate research, telecommunication, navigation and human space exploration. However, as space activities have...

[ad_1] In lunar gravity, your body is so light you feel like a superhero, suddenly capable of the most advanced calisthenics skills: One arm pull-ups? The challenging L-sit position when your entire body weight rests on your hands? On the moon, no problem! But...

[ad_1] Back to Article List Although gravity is the weakest of the four fundamental forces, its effects can be felt at the largest distances. Of the four fundamental forces, gravity is the weakest — but also the farthest-reaching. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly If...

[ad_1] Several million years ago, the core of our galaxy experienced a powerful event. It blew out a huge bi-lobed bubble that blasted through the interstellar medium in two directions. Whatever it was, it released huge amounts of energy from the central supermassive...

[ad_1] Enabling & Support 05/06/2023 3681 views 59 likes Euclid key visual Currently about halfway through the Euclid simulations campaign, the key focus in the Main Control Room is the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) and spacecraft commissioning.These are the...

[ad_1] A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrived at the International Space Station early Tuesday morning (June 6) with 7,000 pounds (3,175 kilograms) of supplies and scientific experiments on board.The robotic Dragon launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Monday (June...

[ad_1] Back to Article List This week is a great time to check out the Summer Triangle, one of the best-known asterisms in the northern sky. Credit: Giuseppe Donatiello/Flickr Hi folks, tune in every week of 2023 for the best in astronomy from Astronomy Editor Dave...