Space

Weizmann Institue, NASA discover Jupiter is smaller and flatter than previously believed

“This research helps us understand how planets form and evolve… by studying what’s happening inside Jupiter, we get closer to understanding how planets like ours came to be.”

A VIEW of Jupiter's moon Europa created from images taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft in the late 1990's, according to NASA, obtained by Reuters May 14, 2018.
A woman holds an image depicting Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, during a demonstration in support of the nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 25, 2026

Pahlavi calls for another day of action, mortars found in UNRWA blankets

 SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is launched, carrying four commercial astronauts into a 90-degree inclination polar orbit on the Fram2 mission at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., March 31, 2025.

Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

Israeli satellite launching into space

From Gaza to Iran, Israel readies space 'surprises' for next conflicts - exclusive


ESA's Proba-3 mission creates first artificial solar eclipse in space

Twin satellites fly 150 meters apart with millimeter precision, allowing detailed observation of the Sun's corona during long-lasting artificial eclipses.

 ESA's Proba-3 mission creates first artificial solar eclipse in space.

Solar Orbiter spacecraft obtains first images of the sun's poles

"The data that Solar Orbiter obtains during the coming years will help modelers in predicting the solar cycle," said solar physicist Hamish Reid.

Eight views of the sun's south pole obtained by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft are seen in this image released by the European Space Agency on June 11, 2025

Unexpected giant: Saturn-mass planet found orbiting tiny red dwarf

Discovery defies expectations for planets around low-mass stars.

 TOI-6894b Exoplanet - artist's impression.

Russia to integrate Gigachat AI model into International Space Station

Gigachat will assist the crew with processing satellite imagery, increasing the maximum resolution from one meter per pixel to 0.5 meters.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at AI Journey, Sberbank's international conference on artificial intelligence technology, in Moscow, Russia, December 11, 2024

Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system

The researchers said 2017 OF201 was identified in observations by telescopes in Chile and Hawaii spanning seven years.

 Astronomers discover potential dwarf planet 2017 OF201 beyond Neptune.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers most distant galaxy MoM-z14

Galaxy's redshift of 14.44 is highest ever confirmed, extending the observational horizon closer to the cosmic dawn.

 James Webb Space Telescope discovers most distant galaxy MoM-z14.

Asteroid the size of 12.5 gorillas to pass Earth Wednesday in close flyby - NASA

Asteroid 2025 KF is set fly very close to the Earth this Wednesday, according to NASA. Its size is comparable to 12 and a half fully grown gorillas.

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

NASA's advanced telescope embarks on a two-year mission to map the universe

During the mission, the scientific team is expected to investigate the early stages of the universe’s expansion and search for frozen molecules that may indicate life in other planetary systems.

 SPHEREx

Aging with dignity: The telescope that changed space exploration celebrates 35 years

The Hubble Telescope, 35 years of groundbreaking discoveries, continues to surprise despite glitches, retirement risk, and replacements, remaining at the forefront of space research.

Hubble Telescope

NASA unveils new Hubble images capturing cosmic wonders

Hubble provides unparalleled images, capturing stunning visuals from Mars to the birth and death of stars.

 The Crab Nebula.