The James Webb Space Telescope captured stunningly detailed infrared images of the heart of the Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302). The location of the previously hidden central star was revealed, the chemical composition of the dusty torus shaping the nebula was analyzed, and complex organic molecules were discovered in its wings
The Japanese space agency JAXA has officially requested funding to participate in ESA’s Ramses mission. The goal is to study asteroid Apophis during its unique and close passage by Earth in 2029. This collaboration will strengthen global efforts in planetary defense and provide key data on asteroids
An international team of scientists has discovered the unprecedented supernova SN2021yfj, which has lost its outer layers and discovered its interior rich in silicon and sulfur. This discovery provides direct evidence of the stratified structure of stars and offers a unique insight into the final moments of the lives of massive star giants.
The European Space Agency (ESA) in cooperation with NASA has successfully completed a historic optical communication testing campaign. A laser link was established with the Psyche spacecraft at a distance of over 300 million kilometers, and a video of the Tater cat from deep space was sent as the highlight of the demonstration.
The 'Flight Ticket' initiative of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission encourages innovation by enabling companies to test new technologies in space. Through contracts with Avio and Isar Aerospace, missions are launched to remove space debris, monitor the climate, and demonstrate advanced satellite systems.
The Gaia mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed that star clusters are connected in vast chains and filaments. By precisely mapping billions of stars, Gaia has uncovered the hidden architecture of the Milky Way, from huge tidal tails like those of the Hyades to the Radcliffe Wave, redefining our understanding of the universe