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Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study

NASA plans to launch the Habitable Worlds Observatory in the 2040s, a mission whose goal is “to image Earth-like planets around other sun-like stars,” according to NASA’s website.

TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is shown in this conceptual illustration obtained by Reuters on March 28, 2018.
Australian authorities investigate ‘space balls’ that washed ashore in northern Queensland, July 5, 2026.

Not your everyday beach balls: Six mysterious 'space balls' wash up on Australian shore

An illustrative image of an asteroid orbiting the Earth.

Asteroid the size of 38 Lubavitcher Rebbes to pass Earth on Chabad head's yahrzeit - NASA

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the Moon in 2032 with a 4.3% chance

NASA says even if it hits, the Moon's orbit will remain unchanged.

 On March 26, the James Webb Space Telescope captured images of asteroid 2024 YR4.

Jewish entrepreneur Jared Isaacman won’t helm NASA after Trump yanks nomination

Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Jared Isaacman, a Jewish entrepreneur who has traveled privately to space himself, to helm NASA.

 Sept. 15, 2024, shows Jared Isaacman, mission commander, stepping out of the manned Polaris Dawn mission's "Dragon" capsule after it splashed down off the coast of Dry Tortugas, Florida, after completing the first human spaceflight mission by non-government astronauts of the Polaris Program.

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.

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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.

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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.

A Geological Enigma in Jezero Crater: Perseverance Rover unveils 'Skull Hill'

Scientists theorize it may be an igneous 'float rock' transported from elsewhere.

 A Geological Enigma in Jezero Crater: Perseverance Rover unveils 'Skull Hill'.

NASA discovers evidence of Mars' ancient CO2-rich atmosphere in Gale Crater

Discovery suggests Mars once had a CO2-rich atmosphere and conditions suitable for life.

 Gale Crater. Illustration.

Oxford researchers used NASA data to date the crucifixion of Jesus

Biblical scholars suggest the moon turned blood-red after his death, aligning with ancient scriptures.

 Oxford researchers used NASA data to date the crucifixion of Jesus. Illustration.

Astronomers anticipate Blaze Star's next eruption could light up the sky in 2025

The explosion could make T CrB as bright as Polaris, visible to the naked eye.

 Astronomers anticipate Blaze Star's next eruption could light up the sky in 2025.