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'...
Jared Isaacman had a plan. He was close to becoming NASA's administrator. He had gone through months of checks, interviews, and a committee hearing. He was all set for a vote in the US Senate. Then, a phone call changed everything. The president's office wanted a different person for the job. This was a big surprise for Isaacman. He thought he had a solid plan to mak...
Pluto is a small world far from the sun. It is a place that has surprised scientists many times. The latest surprise comes from the James Webb Space Telescope. This powerful tool has given scientists a new look at Pluto's sky. It turns out, Pluto's sky is not just a pretty blue haze. It plays a big role in the planet's weather. Pluto's sky is full of a spec...
The federal government's budget outline for 2026 has NASA and space enthusiasts on edge. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested a massive reduction in NASA's funding. This cut would be the largest in NASA's history, and it could lead to significant changes within the agency. The budget proposal would slash NASA's funding by nearly 25%, which is a huge d...
A significant push for NASA's space exploration programs is underway. It all started when a key senator proposed a massive funding increase. This proposal adds around $10 billion to an existing budget bill. The goal? To boost NASA's human spaceflight and exploration efforts. This move comes in response to recent budget cuts proposed by the administration. The senato...
Astronomers have found something weird in our galaxy. A team of scientists from around the world noticed a strange object. It sends out X-rays and radio waves in a repeating cycle. This happens every 44 minutes during intense activity. The object is 15, 000 light-years away. A light-year is 5. 8 trillion miles. It is in a busy part of the Milky Way. This area is full...
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is taking shape, despite some financial hurdles. Engineers have just wrapped up testing on one of its major components. This is a crucial step to ensure the telescope works as planned once it's in space. The telescope has a sun shield and a cover for its aperture. These parts are essential for protecting the telescope's instrume...
Robots are becoming the future of space exploration. These robots are designed to work together in tough conditions. They can sense their environment and make decisions on their own. This is crucial for exploring harsh places like space. One big challenge is making sure these robots can talk to each other reliably. They need to share information quickly and accurate...
Voyager 1 has been a space traveler for nearly 50 years, braving the tough conditions of outer space. It is a marvel of engineering that has kept going despite its age. The latest challenge for the team on the ground was to bring back to life a set of thrusters that had been out of action for decades. This was necessary because the spacecraft's main communication ...