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NASA’s Hubble creates viral buzz with bird-shaped illusion in deep space A very rare and beautiful appearance of two galaxies has made headlines again with the re-emergence of a photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope on the social media platform X. The photo, recently posted by NASA, was actually taken in 2008. The position…

Albatross mystery: critically endangered bird spotted 4,800 km from home Scientists are currently tracking a Tristan Albatross, a critically endangered species, which has embarked on a groundbreaking expedition from its home on Gough Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Recently, a research vessel spotted a Waved Albatross off the coast of Central California, marking only…

Snow Moon 2026: When and How to Watch February’s Full Moon Rise The February 2026 Snow Moon is the second full moon of the year, as it reaches its official peak on Sunday, February 1. As a winter full moon, it can be tracked particularly high in the sky, offering spectacular views. A full moon…

Six planets are about to align in a rare astronomical event: How and when to watch For sky watchers, another rare astronomical event is on the agenda. On February 28, 2026, six planetary alignments will dazzle the sky after sunset. The spectacular planetary parade will feature Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus aligning along…

China accelerates space tourism and deep space goals amid tech race with US China has officially accelerated its timeline for space tourism development over the next five years, marking a major step towards challenging US dominance in deep space exploration. State-owned China Aerospace of Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said it is working on operationalizing…

A new Earth-like world? Scientists discover potentially habitable planet Astronomers have discovered a potentially habitable new planet estimated to be 6 percent larger than Earth. The planet, named HD 137010 b, is about 146 light distances from Earth and has conditions similar to those of Mars. The candidate planet orbiting a Sun-like star was identified…

Black Moon: When the next one happens and why it happens A Black Moon is not an official astronomical term, but rather a popular name for a distinct lunar phenomenon involving the New Moon. A New Moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. Because the illuminated side faces away from…

The EU strengthens space autonomy by signing the Ariane 6 launch contract for Galileo satellites The European Union Agency for the Space Program (EUSPA) and Arianespace have signed a new contract for the launch of the second pair of Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites with Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket launcher. The Galileo L18 mission marks…

Moon soil rewrites how Earth got its water, NASA reports NASA scientists are turning to the moon to solve one of Earth’s oldest mysteries: where our water comes from. A new study led by the US space agency is using lunar soil collected during the Apollo missions to investigate how many water meteorites may have…

From Earth to Moon: US startup opens bookings for inflatable Lunar hotel In January 2026, a US-based startup called Galactic Resource Utilization (GRU) Space officially began accepting reservations for what it claims will be the first permanent alien structure built in history. One of the intriguing aspects of the new venture is that the company…

NASA’s detailed dark matter map shows how ‘elusive force’ shapes the cosmos In a recent breakthrough, NASA has unveiled the most detailed map of dark matter, providing unprecedented insight into the ‘ghostly architecture’ of the universe. The scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to create the map, which suggests that dark matter acts as…

Oman signs an agreement for the first dedicated MicroGEO satellite to be launched in 2027 San Francisco-based Astranis Space Technologies has signed a deal with Oman’s MB Group to build and operate the MBsat MicroGEO satellite for secure broadband coverage. This is the first dedicated MicroGEO communications satellite contracted under Astranis’ Block 3 launch with…