A revolutionary orbital data center, a project of Axiom Space and Red Hat, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS). This technology will enable real-time data processing directly in orbit, reducing dependence on communication with the Earth and laying the groundwork for future commercial space stations.
NASA and SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts have safely returned after six months aboard the ISS. Their work on dozens of studies brings crucial advances in the development of new therapies for cancer and osteoarthritis, the creation of materials for advanced robotics, and the development of technologies for the removal of hazardous space debris.
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.