The monster black hole at the center of our galaxy is spinning at ear “top speed,” according to a new artificial intelligence (AI) model. The model, trained partially on complex…
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Space law doesn’t protect historical sites, mining operations and bases on the Moon – a space lawyer describes a framework that could
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. April 2025 was a busy month for space. Pop icon…
Astronomers discover the largest comet from the outskirts of the solar system is exploding with jets of gas
Astronomers have discovered that the largest comet from the Oort Cloud, a shell of icy bodies at the very edge of the solar system, is bursting with chemical activity. Using…
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Giant telescope mirror gets a cleaning photo of the day for June 17, 2025
Big telescopes feature some of the finest and most precise mirrors in the world. So when one gets dirty, what happens? What is it? The European Southern Observatory (ESO) operates…
Milky Way arcs over Kitt Peak National Observatory photo of the day for June 16, 2025
On a warm June evening, viewers in Arizona watched the sky burst with color from the clouds of gas and dust that help create our home galaxy, the Milky Way.…
Go inside the development of NASA’s $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope with new ‘Cosmic Dawn’ documentary
For space fans, June has something extra to enjoy, as NASA recently released “Cosmic Dawn,” a new “intimate access” documentary all about designing and assembling the James Webb Space Telescope.…
‘Star Trek’ actor William Shatner and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse team up in new space bromance show ‘The Universe Is Absurd’
Seattle space fans are in for a cosmic treat as two cultural icons — astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and “Star Trek” actor William Shatner — team up for the live…
NASA robot digs up simulated moon rocks photo of the day for June 12, 2025
NASA continues to test various robotic models in a simulated lunar surface as it works toward the goal of having humans back on the moon. What is it? The RASSOR…
June full moon shines on SpaceX Dragon photo of the day for June 12, 2025
The month of June hosted some stunning moon watching in the night sky, as this photo from SpaceX shows. What is it? On June 11, 2025, SpaceX’s X account posted…
