Right now, NASA is in a tough spot. It's losing top talent, facing budget cuts, and lacks a permanent leader. This is a big deal because NASA used to be a symbol of American ambition and innovation. Without a strong vision, the U. S. might fall behind in space exploration. A while back, Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and astronaut, was considered for a leadership rol...
A big chunk of Mars, now on Earth, just sold for a whopping $4. 3 million. This isn't just any rock; it's the largest piece of Mars ever found on our planet. Weighing in at 54 pounds, it's a giant compared to other Martian meteorites, which are usually tiny. This meteorite, named NWA 16788, was discovered in a remote area of Niger in November 2023. It's not just big...
A new space traveler has caught the attention of astronomers. This visitor, named 3I/ATLAS, is the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. It was first seen on July 1, 2025, by a telescope in Chile. The object's unusual path quickly revealed it wasn't bound by our sun's gravity, confirming its interstellar origin. What makes 3I/ATLAS special? It'...
A mysterious traveler has been spotted heading towards our solar system. This object, now named 3I/ATLAS, is the third confirmed interstellar visitor. It's currently between the asteroid belt and Jupiter, moving at an incredible speed of about 130, 000 miles per hour. The object's origin is quite intriguing. It appears to have come from the center of our galaxy, but...
China's space program is making waves with its ambitious Tianwen-2 mission. This isn't just another space adventure; it's a bold attempt to explore two celestial bodies in one go. The probe has already sent back a stunning photo of Earth and the Moon from half a million kilometers away. Pretty cool, right? Launched on May 29, 2025, Tianwen-2 is on a decade-long jour...
NASA's big Moon rocket, the SLS, might not have a long future. The current U. S. administration wants to stop using it after just three trips, while some lawmakers want to extend it to five. But realistically, it's unlikely to fly more than that, and if it does, it won't happen before 2040. The SLS is a key part of NASA's plan to send astronauts back to the Moon. Bu...
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made another groundbreaking discovery. This time, it's not a distant galaxy or a nebula, but a planet outside our solar system. The planet, named TWA 7b, is about the size of Saturn and orbits a young red dwarf star. What makes this discovery special is that it's the smallest exoplanet ever directly observed. Finding exoplan...
Jared Isaacman, a prominent figure in the space industry, recently shared his thoughts on the future of space exploration. He received the National Space Society’s Wernher von Braun Award for his leadership in the Polaris Dawn mission. This mission, set for September 2024, is a private astronaut mission that Isaacman commands. Isaacman's nomination to become NASA ad...
In Seattle, a special event brought together two well-known figures: William Shatner, the actor famous for playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek, and Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well-known astrophysicist. They shared a stage to discuss the universe, their lives, and more. The event, called "The Universe Is Absurd, " was a hit with the nearly 3, 000 people who attended. Shatn...
A spacecraft orbiting the moon has snapped pictures of a recent lunar crash. The images show the aftermath of a Japanese company's failed landing attempt. A dark mark now blemishes the moon's surface. This is where the Resilience lander and its tiny rover met their end. The crash happened in a region known as the Sea of Cold. This area is a volcanic zone in the moon'...