Scientists Baffled by 'Inside-Out' Planetary System
Astronomers discover a bizarre planetary system where a rocky world orbits beyond gas giants, challenging established theories of planetary formation and evolution.
Category : Space
Star's Silent Collapse into Black Hole Defies Supernova Theory
Scientists have observed a supergiant star in the Andromeda Galaxy fading into a black hole without a supernova explosion, challenging long-held beliefs about stellar deaths.
Ariane 64's Maiden Launch with Amazon Satellites
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket makes its powerful debut with four boosters, launching Amazon's internet satellites from French Guiana in a competitive global market.
Skyrora Explores £10 Million Orbex Asset Purchase
Skyrora is exploring a £10 million acquisition of select Orbex assets, including the Sutherland Spaceport scheme, as Orbex files for administration. The move aims to keep UK space technology under domestic ownership.
Musk Plans Moon Factory and Giant Catapult for AI Satellites
Elon Musk has revealed plans to build a lunar factory and a colossal electromagnetic catapult to launch AI satellites, aiming to create space-based data centres he calls a 'sentient sun'.
UK Space Rocket Firm Orbex Faces Collapse Before Launch
British space company Orbex is on the brink of collapse and will appoint administrators after failing to secure funding, just months before its first test launches.
Orbex Rocket Startup Nears Collapse Despite £26m Loans
Orbex, a Scottish space company, is on the brink of administration, risking 150 jobs and delaying the UK's first homegrown rocket launch from Scotland after failing to secure rescue funding.
Solar System May Contain 35 Million Interstellar Objects
Avi Loeb's new calculations suggest Earth's orbit is crowded with millions of interstellar meteors, potentially carrying 220 billion tons of material from distant star systems.
Truth Behind NASA's 'Erased' Apollo 11 Moon Landing Tapes
YouTube's 'Everyday Astronaut' reveals how backup tapes of the Apollo 11 moon landing were accidentally taped over, not deliberately destroyed, debunking conspiracy theories while explaining NASA's preservation efforts.
Asteroid Bennu Discovery Rewrites Theory of Life's Origins
Scientists have solved how amino acids formed on asteroid Bennu, suggesting life's building blocks may have originated in cold, radioactive space environments rather than warm water.
Ariane 64 Rocket's Historic Maiden Launch with Four Boosters
Engineers across Europe complete final preparations for the inaugural launch of the Ariane 64, Europe's most powerful rocket configuration, set to deploy 32 Amazon Leo satellites from French Guiana.
Six Planets to Align in Rare Celestial Parade This Month
A rare planetary alignment of six planets will be visible in the night sky throughout February, peaking on the 28th. Stargazers worldwide can witness Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in a spectacular celestial display.
Elon Musk Shifts Focus to Lunar City in Major Pivot
SpaceX founder Elon Musk reveals a new plan to build a self-sustaining city on the moon within 10 years, marking a significant shift from previous Mars colonization goals.
Musk Shifts SpaceX Focus to Moon City in Strategic U-Turn
Elon Musk announces a strategic shift for SpaceX, prioritising a self-growing lunar city within a decade over immediate Mars colonisation, amid intense space race competition with China.
Alien Life Search: Scientists Now Target Phosphorus & Nitrogen
Researchers argue that water-rich planets may be misleading targets for extraterrestrial life. Instead, they propose focusing on worlds with balanced phosphorus and nitrogen levels, suggesting habitable planets are far rarer than previously believed.
Musk Prioritises Moon City Over Mars Colonisation
SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk admits Mars colonisation is unrealistic, now aims to build a permanent lunar base within a decade to secure civilisation's future.
Crescent Moon Aligns with Antares Before Dawn on 11 Feb
Early risers can witness a celestial spectacle as the waning crescent moon passes close to Antares, the brightest star in Scorpius, on the morning of 11 February.
Australia Opens New Space Command Training Centre in Canberra
The Australian Defence Force has established a new specialist training centre in Canberra to bolster its Space Command workforce, enhancing capabilities in space operations and security.
How Close Have Humans Come to the Sun? Quiz Brainteasers
A fascinating exploration of brainteasers for children that delve into how close human beings have ventured to the sun, examining space missions and scientific facts.
Dark Matter May Replace Black Hole at Milky Way's Core
Researchers suggest the Milky Way's centre might be a dense clump of dark matter, not a supermassive black hole, explaining galactic rotation and star orbits with a unified theory.
Expanding Magnetic Weak Spot Threatens Satellites in 'Sky Triangle'
Scientists reveal the South Atlantic Anomaly, a growing weak spot in Earth's magnetic field, is tearing apart satellites and expanding rapidly, threatening space technology.
Scientists Warn of Urgent Need for Space Reproduction Research
Experts highlight critical gaps in understanding human fertility in space, calling for international collaboration to establish ethical guidelines for humanity's future beyond Earth.
Mercury's February Show: Extreme Secrets Revealed
Discover Mercury's bizarre extremes this February, from its backward-moving Sun to its massive iron core, as it puts on its best evening display of the year.
New Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) May Be Visible in Daylight
Astronomers have discovered comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), a Kreutz sungrazer expected to pass near the Sun in April, potentially becoming a spectacular daylight sight for UK observers.
Daytime Comet MAPS May Dazzle in April 2026
Astronomers are excited about Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), a newly discovered sungrazer that could become visible in broad daylight during early April 2026 if it survives its close solar approach.
Six Planets to Align Over UK in Rare 'Planetary Parade'
A rare celestial event will see six planets align in a straight line over the UK on February 28, offering stargazers a spectacular 'Planetary Parade' just after sunset.
Black Hole Belches Star Remains for Four Years
Astronomers discover unprecedented black hole emitting energy 100 trillion times more powerful than Star Wars' Death Star years after devouring a star.
NASA's Juno Reveals Jupiter Smaller Than Believed
New precise measurements from NASA's Juno spacecraft show Jupiter's diameter is smaller than earlier estimates, offering fresh insights into the gas giant's interior structure and solar system formation.
Musk's Space Data Centre Plan Meets Expert Doubts
Elon Musk announces ambitious plan to launch up to a million satellites for solar-powered space data centres, but experts highlight significant technical and environmental challenges.
NASA Artemis II Moon Mission Delayed Over Hydrogen Leak
NASA officials have been questioned after the Artemis II moon mission was postponed to March following a failed wet dress rehearsal, with recurring hydrogen leak problems plaguing the agency since the Apollo era.
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