NASA’s Perseverance Rover Climbs Jezero Crater Rim
Perseverance reaches Jezero Crater’s rim. Initiates Northern Rim scientific campaign. Targets ancient Martian geological formations.
Researchers Explore Exomoon Possibilities Around Binary Star Planets
Study examines exomoon stability around binary star planets. Finds 30-40% of moons could be in habitable zones. Future telescopes will…
NASA Identifies Reason for Ingenuity Helicopter’s Mars Crash
NASA determined inaccurate navigation led to Ingenuity's crash. Flight 72 over smooth terrain lacked identifiable landmarks. Ingenuity still aids Mars…
Early Universe Black Holes Grew Rapidly, Study Finds
James Webb Telescope found numerous large early galaxies with massive SMBHs. Study suggests rapid accretion enabled black holes to grow…
ESA’s PLATO Mission Aims to Discover Earth-like Exoplanets
PLATO will survey one million stars for rocky exoplanets. Advanced instruments enable detection of small planetary signals. Mission aims to…
Hubble Captures Detailed Image of Quasar 3C 273
Hubble's STIS instrument provided detailed images of quasar 3C 273. New structures near the black hole were discovered. Future telescopes…
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Despite Bright Moon
Geminid meteor shower peaks December 13-14, 2024. Bright Moon may affect visibility for observers. 3200 Phaethon is the shower’s source,…
Jupiter Targeted for Dark Matter Detection Using Neutrinos
Jupiter is being used to detect dark matter via neutrinos. Water Cherenkov detectors capture the necessary neutrino signals. This approach…
Robotic Missions Planned to Service Space Telescopes
Robotic missions aim to service space telescopes, extending their lifespans. Challenges include designing safe trajectories for deep space operations. Optimal…
Mars Features May Result from Liquid Carbon Dioxide Activity
Mars' terrain features may be shaped by liquid carbon dioxide. Liquid CO2 offers an alternative to water in forming riverbeds.…
