Science & Research
Seasonal water shifts move Earth's centre of mass slightly
NASA monitors how seasonal water movements displace Earth's mass centre by fractions of an inch relative to its geometric centre.
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Astronomy & Universe
If Venus Once Had a Moon, It Would Have Been Doomed
New research suggests that any ancient moon orbiting Venus would not have survived long.
Astronomy & Universe
James Webb reveals dynamic panorama of star formation in IC 348, including the smallest known brown dwarfs
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a detailed view of the star‑forming region IC 348, uncovering brown dwarfs with just twice Jupiter’s mass.
Technology & Innovation
US Space Force Confirms Orbital Weapon Operations
The US Space Force has confirmed that it operates weapon systems in Earth orbit to protect joint forces from space‑based attacks.
Satellites & Communication
CubeSat Instrument Extends Solar Storm Warning Time
The Sun provides life‑giving energy but can also generate hazardous space weather. A new CubeSat‑based instrument aims to markedly increase warning lead times.
Space Industry & Business
Elon Musk hints at possible Tesla‑SpaceX merger
Elon Musk suggested that a future combination of Tesla and SpaceX could be conceivable, prompting attention from Wall Street.
Technology & Innovation
Tesla Roadster Unveiling Hype Driven by Elon Musk
Elon Musk is amplifying anticipation for the upcoming Tesla Roadster reveal.
Technology & Innovation
Laser altimeter BELA ready to explore Mercury's surface
The ESA‑JAXA BepiColombo mission, after nearly eight years of flight, is entering the final stage of its approach to Mercury. The BELA laser altimeter is prepared to measure the planet’s surface topography.
Astronomy & Universe
Webb reveals stunning panorama of star formation in IC 348
The James Webb Space Telescope has released a large image of the star‑forming region IC 348, uncovering brown dwarfs only twice the mass of Jupiter.
Science & Research
Zond 5: First Lunar Circumnavigation with Biological Payload
On September 15, 1968 the Soviet Union launched Zond 5, the first spacecraft to loop around the Moon and return to Earth.
Astronomy & Universe
Dense Galaxies Carve a Bubble in the Early Universe
Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal how massive galaxies in the early universe are creating vast bubbles of ionized gas.