NASA's Perseverance rover has found sediments rich in organic molecules on Mars inside Lake Crater, which may suggest the existence of microorganisms in the past, providing the first concrete clue about possible life on the Red Planet.
A team of scientists has discovered the exoplanet Gliese 12b orbiting a stable red dwarf at a distance of 40 light-years, providing hope for the possibility of life and new research.
China's space agency plans to launch the Tianwen-3 mission in 2028 to explore the surface of Mars and bring back soil samples for analysis, looking for possible signs of life on the red planet.
Astrotourism is attracting more and more tourists around the world who are looking for dark skies away from urban light pollution. Popular destinations such as the Atacama Desert and Mauna Kea are becoming favorite destinations for lovers of the night sky, and exclusive tourist packages include stargazing tours, educational programs and astrophotography.
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered underground ice on Mars, a discovery that could play a key role in future missions and the potential colonization of the Red Planet.
Astronomers have discovered that the brown dwarf Gliese 229 B, instead of a single object, is actually a binary system of two brown dwarfs orbiting each other. This discovery provides new insights into the evolution of substellar objects and provides key data to understand the emergence of complex cosmic systems.