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SpaceX Mission 2026: The Italian radar satellite makes its first orbital flight SpaceX officially kicked off the global launch calendar when a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:09 p.m., carrying an Italian Earth observation satellite into orbit. The rocket’s primary stage landed back at Vandenberg as planned about…

3I/ATLAS: Why astronomers investigate mysterious images of the interstellar comet Astronomers remain amazed by the 3I/ATLAS images taken several months ago; At the same time, the object’s appearance was barely registered outside the small circle that tracked its arrival in our solar system. At first glance it looks messy and overexposed. In retrospect, perhaps this…

Wolf Moon 2026: Will the Full Moon Outshine the Quadrantid Meteor Shower? The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak tonight, but the Wolf Moon will significantly outshine the display. Only the brightest members may be visible, as this event culminates under the bright light of a Full Supermoon. The Quadrantid meteor shower is active from December…

Solar Eclipse 2026: Europe will witness the first total solar eclipse after 27 years Europe is all set to welcome its first total solar eclipse in more than 25 years, which will take place on August 12, 2026. This historic event triggers a wave of sky tourism and significant logistical planning on the path of…

Crabs vs. Plastics: How Tiny Fiddler Crabs Play a Surprising Role in Reducing Microplastics A new study published in the journal Biology of global change has revealed that tiny fiddler crabs – which grow no larger than the width of a Post-It note – are acting as ‘ecosystem engineers’ by consuming and physically breaking down…

Why January 2026’s Wolf Supermoon will appear brighter than normal Skywatchers will see an especially bright moon image on January 3, 2026, when the full Wolf Moon appears as a supermoon, enhanced by a rare combination of orbital conditions. A supermoon occurs when a full moon aligns with perigee, the point in the moon’s orbit…

Planetary events you don’t want to miss in 2026 The year 2026 has officially arrived and is all set to be a spectacular year for stargazers. This guide will outline planetary events, from conjunctions and oppositions to rare encounters between planet and star. Mercury Mercury is the smallest part of the planet visible to the…

Scientists reveal the hidden dynamics behind a massive galaxy collision A new study published in Davis’ astrophysical journal astronomers reveal massive collisions between galaxies through a combination of X-rays and optical light data. The recent composite image, taken using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and visible-light surveys, provides crystal-clear evidence that two galaxy clusters are currently…

Five space missions that no one should miss in 2026 The new year is just around the corner; It marks a promising year for space exploration. After years of travel and preparation, humanity will return to the lunar environment in 2026 and witness a major breakthrough on the innermost planet of the solar system. In…

Is the universe doomed to collapse? New Dark Energy Research Indicates ‘Big Crunch’ A team of South Korean researchers has discovered that a mysterious force known as dark energy is changing our universe in a way that could cause it to collapse in a ‘Big Crunch’. The recent research conducted by Yonsei University disproves the…

Scientists Say Mercury Shouldn’t Exist: Here’s Why For years, the planet Mercury was a mystery because of its existence. The smallest and closest planet to the Sun has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A latest scientific study has found that a new space mission, arriving in…

Asteroid Apophis 2029 flies by: is Earth in danger? A surprising discovery has been made by the Planetary Defense Team who have detected the 40,000th Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA), whose path is dangerously close to our planet’s trajectory in the solar system. First of all, there’s a lot more to explore and track as it gets…