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Researchers have made a surprising discovery about the dying star Betelgeuse, as reported in a study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Scientists have long known that Betelgeuse is nearing the end of its life, but new findings suggest that the star may not be rotating as quickly as previously thought. According to the study led by astrophysicist Jing-Ze Ma, …

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery of complex organic molecules around two young stars, IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, which have not yet formed planets. The molecules, including acetic acid, ethanol, formic acid, sulfur dioxide, methane, and formaldehyde, could potentially play a crucial role in the formation of habitable worlds. The findings have intrigued …

SpaceX’s Starbase in South Texas is making waves in the space industry with its unique approach to rocket development. The facility currently houses a rocket booster and three Starship spacecraft, a sight that has caught the attention of onlookers. Unlike traditional space agencies like NASA, SpaceX is willing to discard rockets after flight in the early stages of development. This …

SpaceX Achieves Successful Dual Starlink Launches as Missions Continue at Record Pace SpaceX made history yesterday evening as it successfully launched two Starlink missions from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and Space Launch Complex-4E in California. The 46 Starlink satellites sent to orbit mark the 23rd and 24th missions of the year for SpaceX, …

The Sun Unleashes Potentially Disruptive Solar Flare On Sunday, the Sun produced a powerful M-Class flare, sparking concerns about potential radio blackouts. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction office detected an impulsive M7.4 X-ray flare at 8:13 a.m. EDT, with the Solar Ultraviolet Imager on NOAA’s GOES East satellite capturing the event. Solar flares of this magnitude can disrupt radio communications and …

As the devil comet, known scientifically as Comet 12P/Pons Brooks, hurtles toward the sun in its journey to Earth, astronomers and stargazers alike are eagerly anticipating its close encounter later this year. This green-colored, cryovolcanic comet, measuring 10.5 miles wide, has recently been causing a stir with its occasional eruptions, spewing out a dazzling combination of ice and gas into …

In 1977, NASA launched Voyager 1 with the ambitious goal of capturing close-up images of Jupiter and Saturn. Over the years, the spacecraft made groundbreaking discoveries of active volcanoes, moons, and planetary rings, showcasing the vastness and complexity of our solar system. However, Voyager 1’s mission did not just end with its initial objectives. The spacecraft went above and beyond, …

The Webb Space Telescope: A Closer Look at Space Scientists are currently utilizing the cutting-edge Webb Space Telescope to make groundbreaking observations in space. Visitors to the telescope’s website can now access a wealth of information about current, upcoming, and recent past observations by simply clicking on the “Observation Details +” button. These observations provide detailed insights into the science …

Varda Space’s Private Capsule Successfully Completes First Mission Varda Space, a company aiming to revolutionize in-space manufacturing, achieved a major milestone with the successful completion of its first mission, called W-1, on February 21. The private space capsule carried space-grown crystals of the antiviral drug Ritonavir and landed at the Utah Test and Training Range west of Salt Lake City. …

In a surprising turn of events, orcas in South Africa have been observed hunting great white sharks since at least 2017, targeting their nutrient-rich livers and discarding the rest of the carcass. This intriguing behavior has caught the attention of scientists who are studying its impact on the wider marine ecosystem. A recent study published in the African Journal of …