NASA and SpaceX prepare for first-ever manned Crew Dragon launch in May

Apr 20, 2020 08:56 am UTC| Science

Despite the pandemic putting several space missions to a halt this year, one particular mission will still continue. NASA and Elon Musks space agency SpaceX is currently preparing for the first-ever astronaut launch in a...

Asteroids alert: Ouamuamua asteroid may be an alien probe, says physicist

Apr 20, 2020 08:56 am UTC| Science

For a long time, many have been on the search for aliens or at least life in other places beyond Earth. One physicist believes that a certain asteroid may not be what it seems. Physicist Avi Loeb reiterated his belief...

NASA update: 'Earth-like' exoplanet over 300 light-years away discovered

Apr 20, 2020 08:56 am UTC| Science

Space agencies all over the world are on the hunt for alien life as they continue their space missions. US agency NASA, has recently discovered an exoplanet over 300 light-years away that is very similar to...

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2020: Meteor shower to take place at the end of April

Apr 17, 2020 07:32 am UTC| Science

Space enthusiasts and astronomers look forward to several meteor showers that take place almost frequently every year. This month marks the coming of the Lyrid meteor shower, which is set to occur by the end of...

NASA: Hubble Space Telescope spots multi-armed galaxy 95 million light-years from Earth

Apr 17, 2020 07:28 am UTC| Science

The Hubble Space Telescope continues exploring deep space, snapping photographs of unusual or fascinating phenomena that occur. One of its recent findings is a multi-armed galaxy, located millions of light-years away from...

Apollo 11: Michael Collins recalled not seeing stars during historic mission

Apr 17, 2020 07:21 am UTC| Science

Over 50 years ago, three astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, made history as they won the space race against the Soviet Union. Footage from an interview weeks after the historic mission, Collins...

Yellowstone volcano: Scientists notice unusual activity at the Old Faithful geyser

Apr 16, 2020 06:55 am UTC| Science

The Yellowstone volcano in the United States is a supervolcano that could cause a lot of damage should it erupt. However, as everyones priority is fighting the pandemic, scientists notice that there has been some activity...