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Recent Observations Challenge our Understanding of Giant Black Holes
Black holes are among the most mysterious and powerful objects in the Universe. These behemoths form when sufficiently massive stars…
The Gaia Mission’s Science Operations are Over
The ESA has announced that Gaia's primary mission is coming to an end. The spacecraft's fuel is running low, and…
BepiColombo Just Completed its Sixth Flyby of Mercury. Here are the Best Images
It’s not unusual for space probes to complete gravitational flyby manoeuvres en route to their destination. It’s a bit more…
Student Team Designs 2U CubeSat with Big Ambitions
CubeSats can be used in many different scenarios, and one of their most important uses is providing an easy path…
A New Mission Watches Meteoroids Hit the Far Side of the Moon
Sometimes, it's hard to remember that Earth is constantly being bombarded by literally tons of space debris daily. The larger…
Could the ESA’s PLATO Mission Find Earth 2.0?
Currently, 5,788 exoplanets have been confirmed in 4,326 star systems, while thousands more candidates await confirmation. So far, the vast…
China Plans to Retrieve Mars Samples by 2031
China's growing presence in space has been undeniable since the turn of the century. Between sending the first "taikonaut" to…
Here’s What We Know About Earth’s Temporary Mini-Moon
For a little over a month now, the Earth has been joined by a new ‘mini-moon.’ The object is an…
How Scientists Repurposed a Camera on ESA’s Mars Express Mission
A camera aboard the Mars Express orbiter finds a new lease on life. Sometimes, limitations can lead to innovation. A…
This is What it Sounds Like When the Earth’s Poles Flip
Is there something strange and alien confined deep inside the Earth? Is it trying to break free and escape into…