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Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei provided a number of scientific insights that laid the foundation for future scientists and a tool to work with.
What we know today as the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) had its genesis back in November of 1961 when their first conference was held.
A weekly addition of some of the more unusual stories and discoveries in space & astronomy from around the world. Updated daily for those wanting a quick update of current events so keep checking back for all the latest space news. (more…)
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What would you say to an alien civilisation far, far away? "Greetings from a girl on Earth who, every so often, looks up at the night sky and waves hello in the hope that someone on another planet is doing the same."
Read MoreLeave a CommentNASA announced last week that it will contribute to a European Space Agency mission scheduled to launch in 2028. The spacecraft, called ARIEL (for Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey). (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentMazlan Othman, a Malaysian astrophysicist, is set to be tasked with co-ordinating humanity’s response if and when extraterrestrials make contact. Aliens who asked: “Take me to your leader” would be directed to Mrs Othman. (more…)
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Astronomers have spotted a star speeding through our galaxy at more than 3,728,227 mph. And in 100 million years, it will leave the Milky Way for good. But where did it come from and why is it in such a hurry to leave? (more…)
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A wormhole is a hypothetical concept that connects two separate areas of space-time. But if the Milky Way has one, we might be able to detect it by looking for oddly orbiting stars near it. (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentLast Star I See Tonight? is it possible? As entrepreneurs eye space as the next location for internet infrastructure, astronomers worry the night sky may never look the same. (more…)
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It is unlikely that humans will call Mars home anytime soon, but researchers think the arid outback could help give us a clearer understanding of how to survive on the Red Planet.
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There are a lot of myths circulating about astronomy and the great expanse beyond Earth’s gravity. Here, we explore 7 common myths and explain the reality behind the myth. (more…)
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Everything we think we know about the shape of the universe could be wrong. Instead of being flat like a bedsheet, our universe may be curved, like a massive, inflated balloon, according to a new study. (more…)
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Thirty-six healthy male volunteers lay on beds with their heads low and feet high for 90 days for an experiment to simulate weightlessness that will pave the way for Chinese astronauts' long-term stay in space. (more…)
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HUMANS looking back at the history of spaceflight hundreds of years from now will remember three names: Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong and the first child born in space, a space expert has said. (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentAmazing Images Of The Night Sky The Most Beautiful Calendars Ever Offered To The Australian Public! But hurry, we have very limited supply! (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentEuropean Southern Observatory (ESO) officials have finally confirmed that they have discovered a new exoplanet candidate named Proxima b inside the habitable zone of Proxima Centauri .
Read MoreLeave a CommentThis week, the non-profit research organization Breakthrough Listen announced that it was entering into a partnership with scientists from the NASA Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentThe UK aerospace company Reaction Engine Ltd was founded for the express purpose of creating engines that would lead to space-planes capable of horizontal take-off and landing and very high speeds. Sydney to LA in 3 hours? (more…)
Read MoreLeave a CommentThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is expected to announce it considers space a “warfighting domain.” at a summit in December. The landmark announcement would be a blow for world peace talks and extinction scribes. (more…)
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A regular update on the most important news stories in astronomy and space from the best United States and North American news sources. Breaking news, latest discoveries plus the weird and wonderful. Updated regularly (more…)
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A regular update on the most important news stories in astronomy and space from the best European, British and Asian and partners news sources. Breaking news, latest discoveries plus the weird and wonderful. Updated regularly! (more…)
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