In the vast expanse of space, a dead satellite named Relay 2 made a surprising comeback. Astronomers in Australia detected a powerful radio signal in mid-June that initially sparked excitement. They thought they had stumbled upon an unknown object near Earth. However, the source of the signal turned out to be much closer than expected. Relay 2, launched by NASA in 1...
In the vast expanse of space, a sudden and powerful radio signal caught the attention of astronomers. This signal, though brief, was strong enough to be detected by the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope. It lasted less than 30 nanoseconds, but that was enough to spark curiosity and investigation. The signal was initially thought to...
Halley's Comet is famous for its rare visits to Earth, appearing only once every 75 years. But here's a cool fact: its debris causes two big meteor showers each year, including the Eta Aquarids. These meteors are speedy, zipping through the sky at incredible speeds. During the peak of the Eta Aquarids, viewers can expect to see around 10 to 15 meteors per hour under...
A spacecraft from the Soviet era is on its way back to Earth. This craft was originally intended to explore Venus in the 1970s. It is expected to make an uncontrolled descent. The exact landing spot is unknown. Experts are unsure how much of the spacecraft will survive the fall. The spacecraft is a half-ton chunk of metal. It was launched in 1972. A rocket failure k...
Space is becoming a busy place. More and more companies are sending satellites into orbit. This includes big names like Amazon and SpaceX, as well as others from the UK and China. In just one year, over 2, 500 objects were launched into low-Earth orbit. That is more than five times the number launched in any year before 2020. Most of these launches are for commercial...
The Lyrids meteor shower is the first chance for stargazers to see shooting stars in spring. The Lyrids have been known to put on a spectacular show with up to 100 meteors per hour in the past. However, this year is expected to be more subdued. The peak of the Lyrids will occur in the early hours of Tuesday morning. At this time, viewers can expect to see around ...
Gayle King, a well-known journalist, recently took a trip to space with Blue Origin, a company owned by Jeff Bezos. This journey sparked a lot of talk and criticism from various people, including fans, celebrities, and even some of her friends. King, who had a strong fear of flying, overcame it to experience this adventure. She had a clear message for those who criti...
Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing a spectacular light show. That's what happened in January when about 120 Starlink satellites from SpaceX burned up in Earth's atmosphere. This created artificial meteor showers that were visible to many people around the world. While these shows might seem harmless or even beautiful, scientists are worried about the impa...
Thousands of satellites are orbiting Earth, and they are expected to double every two years. With so many satellites around now and more are expected to be launched, how do we prevent them from colliding? One important thing to note is that there are ships and aircraft on Earth with sensors that help keep them from crashing. These sensors help provide locati...
For a long time, the World Monuments Fund has been highlighting places like Machu Picchu, Cambodian temples, and Yemen's old city of Taiz that need protection. This year, they've added a surprising site: the moon. "It seems so far away, " says Bénédicte de Montlaur, the group's president. "But with more people going to space, we need to start thinking about protectin...