Space ExplorationEurope’s new Ariane 6 rocket on track for long-awaited 1st launch on July 9Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket is on schedule for its inaugural launch.ESAJune 25, 2024
ScienceGaia space telescope helps astronomers image hidden objects around bright starsThe Gaia space telescope has spotted the dim companions of eight bright stars, suggesting we can expect new glimpses of distant planets.ESAJune 24, 2024
Space ExplorationGaia space telescope helps astronomers image hidden objects around bright starsThe Gaia space telescope has spotted the dim companions of eight bright stars, suggesting we can expect new glimpses of distant planets.ESAJune 21, 2024
Space ExplorationAt long last: Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket set to debut on July 9Europe's new Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket is set to launch for the first time on July 9 after a series of delays.ESAJune 8, 2024
ScienceBlack hole spin speed revealed in new study of churning space-timeScientists have calculated the speed of a spinning supermassive black hole by studying the 'spaghettified' remains of a star it destroyed.ESAMay 24, 2024
Space ExplorationCar-size asteroid gives Earth a close shave in near-miss flyby (video, photo)A car-sized asteroid flew very close to Earth on Tuesday morning (May 14), just two days after being discovered.ESAMay 14, 2024
ScienceStrange light spotted over distant ‘hell planet’ may be 1st rainbow ‘glory’ found beyond our solar systemNew data suggest that exoplanet WASP-76 b could harbor a massive, rainbow-colored light show known as a "glory." Until now, this phenomenon has been seen only within our solar system.ESAApril 11, 2024