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June 29, 2023

Astronomers using NASA James Webb Space Telescope discover an interconnected web of galaxies

Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to study black holes formed within a billion years after the Big Bang recently discovered an interconnected web of galaxies.

June 29, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope detects new carbon compound in space for the first time

For the first time, a group of international scientists have used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect a new carbon compound in space. The carbon compound is known as methyl cation.

June 28, 2023

NASA captures Mars in stunning ultraviolet light

NASA has shared stunning views of Mars in ultraviolet wavelengths. The images of the red planet were taken by an instrument on its MAVEN spacecraft, which launched in November 2013.

June 27, 2023

NEO asteroid nearly the size of the Washington Monument set to zip past Earth

An asteroid roughly 30 feet (9 meters) shorter in diameter than the height of the Washington Monument will fly past Earth early Wednesday morning, coming within 2.1 million miles of the planet.

June 26, 2023

NASA seals 4-person crew in Mars simulator for next 378 days

NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog, or CHAPEA, commenced on Sunday by sealing four volunteers in a Mars simulation for the next 378 days.

June 24, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope diminishes possibility of life on distant exoplanet

Data from NASA's James Webb Telescope shows that the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 c has either zero or very little atmosphere and the possibility of life is slim.

June 23, 2023

Massive asteroid to pass by Earth this weekend

A three-story building sized asteroid that will pass by Earth 134,000 miles away on Sunday will be viewable on a livestream.

June 23, 2023

NASA objects to lithium mining at Nevada desert site vital for satellite calibration

Tensions arose in Nevada over the need for lithium mining and the use of a specific desert tract for satellite calibration purposes. Lithium is a key element for battery production.

June 18, 2023

Moon in solar system has elements needed to support life: scientists

Scientists studying data collected by NASA's Cassini mission found Saturn's moon Enceladus has the necessary materials to make it habitable.

June 15, 2023

NASA astronauts bring more power to International Space Station by installing new roll-out solar array

NASA astronauts successfully installed new roll-out arrays on the International Space Station during a Thursday spacewalk, bringing more efficient power.