Scientists Propose Unfolding Massive Mirrors for Space Telescopes
Proposal for large, thin membrane mirrors in space telescopes. Radiative adaptive optics ensure mirror shape stability. Potential to significantly enhance…
Voyager 1 Switches to Low-Power Radio Amid Transmitter Issue
Voyager 1 switches to a low-power radio after transmitter issue. Engineers diagnosed the problem and activated a backup system. The…
Study Links Black Holes to Increasing Dark Energy
Black holes may be the source of dark energy. DESI data shows dark energy increases with black hole growth. Further…
JWST Detects Water-Rich Atmosphere on Exoplanet GJ 9827 d
JWST discovered GJ 9827 d's water-rich atmosphere. The planet is a sub-Neptune with high metal enrichment. This finding advances exoplanet…
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Shines Brightly in Northern Skies
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was highly visible in 2024. Its brightness peaked near perihelion, aligning with Venus. A promising bright comet is…
Hayabusa2’s Ryugu Samples Illuminate Early Solar System History
Hayabusa2 returned 5.4 grams of Ryugu asteroid samples. Studies reveal Ryugu's parent body formed in the outer Solar System. Future…
Astronomers Identify New Organic Molecule in Space
1-cyanoprene, a new molecule, was found in interstellar space. The Green Bank Telescope enabled its precise detection. Findings enhance understanding…
Comet C/2024 S1 ATLAS Breaks Apart During Solar Approach
Comet ATLAS disintegrated during its close approach to the Sun. Intense solar forces caused the comet to break apart. Future…
Asteroid-Based Transport Could Expedite Mars Missions
Asteroids could serve as natural transport hubs for Mars missions. Using NEOs may reduce travel time to approximately 180 days.…
JWST Detects No Planets Orbiting Vega
JWST's search found no planets around Vega. Vega's debris ring shows no signs of planetary disruption. Future observations may still…
