Astronomy & Universe
Exploring Cosmic Topology and Its Potential Impact on Interstellar Travel
Researchers consider whether the shape of the universe could affect the feasibility of long‑range spaceflight.
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Astronomy & Universe
A Spiral Galaxy Rotating Out of Sync
Hubble’s view of NGC 4698 reveals a galaxy whose inner region spins perpendicular to its main disk.
Astronomy & Universe
Messier 33: The Triangulum Galaxy in APOD Spotlight
The Astronomy Picture of the Day features the spiral galaxy Messier 33, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, on 18 September 2026.
Launches & Missions
NASA Awards Launch Services for StarBurst Gamma‑Ray Detector to SpaceX
NASA has selected SpaceX to launch the StarBurst satellite, which will study neutron star mergers and short gamma‑ray bursts.
Astronomy & Universe
Amateur Astronomer’s White Dwarf Reborn After Helium Flash
A brightening event first seen three decades ago on a faint white dwarf is now explained as a very late thermal pulse, turning the star into a reborn, Wolf‑Rayet‑like object.
Science & Research
A Glimpse into the Solar System’s Origins: Researchers Jointly Study Meteorites
Scientists from two major laboratories have teamed up to examine the makeup of meteorites in detail, aiming to shed light on the early stages of our solar system’s formation.
Launches & Missions
NASA Invites Media to Cover SpaceX’s 35th Resupply Mission to the Space Station
Media accreditation is now open for the upcoming Falcon 9 launch carrying cargo to the International Space Station.
Mars & Moon
Ancient Mars Rocks Reveal Hidden Carbonate Reservoirs
New analysis of Martian rocks suggests the planet may store more carbonate underground than previously thought.
Astronomy & Universe
Mutual Eclipse Season of Jupiter’s Moons 2026/2027
From late 2026 into early 2027, a special viewing window opens for the major Jovian moons.
Astronomy & Universe
Japanese Supercomputer Simulations May Explain Webb's Little Red Dots
Simulations on the ATERUI III supercomputer suggest that the enigmatic Little Red Dots observed by JWST are rapidly growing black holes in the early universe.
Launches & Missions
NASA Unveils First Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise
On September 17, 1976, NASA revealed the OV-101 orbiter, which would later be named Enterprise. The unveiling took place on Constitution Day during the United States’ bicentennial year.