NASA is still trying to decide how much it can support a group of Venus probes, according to its planetary science head. The agency has been in talks with the European Space Agency about a joint mission that will map Venus’s surface from orbit. A recent budget bill gave the planetary division $2. 54
The Perseids meteor shower is set to light up the night sky soon, offering a spectacular show for stargazers. This annual event is known for its bright and frequent meteors, making it a summer favorite. However, this year's viewing might be a bit tricky due to a bright moon that could overshadow som
Venus Williams is back on the court and proving she still has what it takes to win. At 45 years old, she made a triumphant return to singles play after a long break. Her first match in 16 months was a success, showing she hasn't lost her touch. Williams teamed up with Hailey Baptiste, who is much y
Venus, our neighboring planet, might be hiding a secret. It could be harboring a group of asteroids that could potentially hit Earth. These asteroids are hard to spot because they are near the sun. They are called "city-killer" asteroids because they are big enough to cause serious damage if they hi
June 2025 is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with several notable celestial events and sky sights to look forward to. The moon will have some close encounters with various stars and planets throughout the month. The Arietid meteor shower will reach its daytime peak, offering a chance t
Venus, often dubbed Earth's evil twin, is a world full of oddities. Among its many quirks are the so-called pancake domes. These are giant, circular volcanoes that look like giant, cooked pancakes. For a long time, scientists thought these domes were made by slow-moving, thick lava. But new findings
Venus is a planet that never fails to surprise. It has a lot of volcanoes. More than 1, 600 large volcanoes have been spotted so far. Among these, there are some that are quite odd. They are called pancake domes. These are not your typical volcanoes. They are wide and flat, stretching for mile
Space exploration has always been a big deal. It has expanded our knowledge and inspired countless people. However, recent budget proposals threaten to slow down this progress. The White House Office of Management and Budget suggested cutting NASA's science program by 47%. This could halt or even ca
The Indian Ocean saw an unusual visitor recently. A spacecraft, launched from the Soviet Union back in 1972, finally returned to Earth. This probe, named Kosmos 482, was initially headed for Venus but never made it to the planet. Instead, it spent over five decades orbiting Earth before making a dra
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
