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Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana Takes the Helm as Caltech’s 10th President

Ray Jayawardhana has officially assumed his role as the 10th president of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). An accomplished astrophysicist, Jayawardhana succeeds Thomas Rosenbaum, who led the institution since 2014. In addition to his presidential duties, he will serve as a professor of astronomy within the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy, continuing his […]

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Martian Honeycomb: Curiosity Rover Investigates Mysterious Polygonal Formations and Dark Cobbles in Gale Crater

The Curiosity rover has encountered a striking geological landscape on Mars, navigating a region characterized by vast, honeycomb-like polygonal structures. Initially appearing as a smooth, light-toned terrain in orbital imagery, the ground-level reality revealed a complex network of polygonal ridges. As the robotic explorer ventured deeper into this unique geological unit, scientists observed that these […]

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Webb Telescope Unravels Mystery of Planet’s Survival Around Dying Star

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided unprecedented insights into the survival of exoplanet WD 1856 b, a gas giant orbiting a stellar remnant. Billions of years ago, its parent star, similar to our Sun, expanded into a red giant, a phase that typically engulfs and destroys nearby planets. However, WD 1856 b, a […]

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Commercial Servicing Mission Set to Rescue NASA’s Swift Observatory from Atmospheric Re-entry

An unprecedented space rescue mission is preparing for liftoff from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Scheduled to launch no earlier than July 2, the robotic servicing spacecraft named LINK is tasked with extending the operational life of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The spacecraft, developed by Katalyst Space, will be carried into orbit […]

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NASA Seeks Earth-Bound Astronauts for Year-Long Moon and Mars Simulation

NASA is actively recruiting research participants for its ambitious new simulated deep space mission, set to commence no earlier than August 2027. Volunteers selected for this year-long endeavor will live and work in highly isolated, interplanetary-like environments at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, meticulously designed to replicate the conditions expected during future crewed […]

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New X-Ray Data Reveals Milky Way Spiral Arms Are Further Than Previously Thought

Astronomers have uncovered new insights into the structure of the Milky Way, suggesting that the galaxy’s outer spiral arms are positioned further from the center than earlier models indicated. By utilizing advanced X-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the XMM-Newton mission, researchers have refined the map of our home galaxy, providing a more […]

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Celestial Highlights: What to Watch in the Night Sky This July

As July 2026 unfolds, amateur astronomers and casual stargazers alike have a packed schedule of celestial events to look forward to. The month begins with a rare planetary alignment in the predawn hours of July 11 and 12. During this time, the waning crescent Moon will serve as a celestial guide, helping observers locate Mars […]

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Deep Space Discovery: TESS Mission Unlocks New Way to Find Distant Planets

In a significant breakthrough for space exploration, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has successfully identified a distant planetary system using a technique previously thought to be outside its operational capabilities. While the satellite is primarily designed to detect planets by monitoring the periodic dimming of stars as they pass in front of them, this […]

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Blue Origin Reimagines Launchpad After New Glenn Rocket Mishap, Aims for Year-End Return to Flight

Blue Origin is forging ahead with plans to resume flights of its New Glenn rocket by the end of 2026, following a significant hot-fire test incident in May. Company CEO Dave Limp confirmed that the launch site will not be rebuilt identically but will instead incorporate a new “horizontal/vertical hybrid” configuration that was already under […]

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NASA Taps Commercial Partners for Expanded Lunar Science Missions

NASA has selected three American companies to deliver a significant amount of scientific payloads and technology demonstrations to the lunar surface by late 2028. This move is a crucial step in the agency’s ambitious Moon Base Program, aimed at establishing a sustained human presence and infrastructure on the Moon. Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines […]