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In a rare sighting recurring comet 96P has been spotted by two NASA, ESA observatories

It's very rare to observe comets from two different spots in space, so far these have been the most in-depth observations of comet 96P that has been made.

Nov 6, 2017

Nasa finds hole over ozone at its smallest since 1988

The hole in the ozone layer is at its smallest since 1988 and warmer climates could be the reason behind reduced depletion of the protective layer in the Earths atmosphere. In spite of this recovery, Nasa mentions that there is enough ozone depleting material in the atmosphere to cause significant damage. That is why the current hole, though small by records, is actually large by 1980s standards.

Nov 3, 2017

Nasa: Ingredients for life at Saturns moon Enceladus

Nasas Cassini spacecraft discovered hydrogen in the plume of gas and icy particles spraying from Saturns moon Enceladus. The discovery means the small, icy moon — which has a global ocean under its surface — has a source of chemical energy that could be useful for microbes, if any exist there.

Nov 3, 2017

Nasa plans return to moon with Orion spacecraft

In 2019 Nasa plans to launch the first test of the Space Launch System and the new Orion spacecraft as part of Nasas plans to send people to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. A human test mission is scheduled for 2023.

Nov 3, 2017

Long-term space mission impacts the brains of astronauts severely

Dr Donna Roberts revealed that around 40 percent of astronauts returning from space missions complain about neurological issues.

Nov 2, 2017

These Nasa space recordings are guaranteed to creep you out

In time for Halloween, Nasa released a SoundCloud playlist of various eerie sounds recorded during its many years missions in space.

Oct 31, 2017

Here's a spooky sound compilation by NASA for Halloween 2017

The US space agency released a compilation of radio emissions this year which consists of spooky sounds from space.

Oct 30, 2017

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NASA's Dawn mission finds signs of ancient ocean on dwarf planet Ceres

The crust of the dwarf planet comprises ice, salts and materials belonging to geological activities which took place in the past.

Oct 28, 2017

Pope Francis speaks to International Space Station crew

Pope Francis made a phone call to the International Space Station today (Oct. 26) to ask its six occupants deep questions about humanitys place in the universe.

Oct 28, 2017

Pope Francis speaks to International Space Station crew

Pope Francis made a phone call to the International Space Station today (Oct. 26) to ask its six occupants deep questions about humanitys place in the universe.

Oct 28, 2017

Touch-and-go! These GIANT asteroids just brushed past Earth this October 2017

Here's a list of close asteroid flybys that took place this October.

Oct 26, 2017

Here's what solar wind does to Mars' moon Phobos

Phobos has no atmosphere or magnetosphere and is exposed to the solar wind directly.

Oct 25, 2017

GIFs in space: Moon photobombs Sun in stunning NASA image

The Moon photobombed on October 19 and covered 26 percent of the Sun.

Oct 24, 2017

Italy footballer claims he could be Messi and Neymar of Mars

Antonio Cassano is a retired footballer for Italy. He is known for his sudden mood swings and exclamatory statements throughout his career, besides football acumen.

Oct 23, 2017

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to be launched this November; updates and all you need to know

Elon Musk has made an announcement about the first-ever launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket, but no dates have been specified yet.

Oct 23, 2017

NASA's MAVEN finds Mars has a mysterious magnetic tail

Red Planet's "magnetotail" comprises of highly charged particles which have originated from solar wind that was connecting with the magnetic fields on the Mars' surface.

Oct 20, 2017

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Giant cave discovered on Moon which could aid human colonisation on the lunar surface

This discovery was made by using the data from Japan's SELENE lunar orbiter, also nicknamed Kaguya, which is the second Japanese lunar orbiter following the Hiten probe.

Oct 20, 2017

NASAs ICON satellite to study ionosphere, space weather

NASA plans to launch a new satellite, the Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, on 8 December. Orbiting above the upper atmosphere, through the bottom edge of near-Earth space, ICON will observes both the upper atmosphere and a layer of charged particles called the ionosphere, which extends from about 50 to 360 miles above the surface of Earth. ICON will observe how interactions between Earths weather and the ionosphere create bright swaths of color in the sky, known as airglow, as well as other changes in the space environment.

Oct 19, 2017

NASA astronomers discover toxic hybrid ice cloud on Saturn's largest moon Titan

The astronomers detected a wispy of toxic hybrid cloud portraying complex chemistry prevailing in Titan's atmosphere.

Oct 19, 2017

For the first time, astronomers spot 'kilonova' collision of neutron stars

The astronomers had earlier speculated about what would happen if two neutron stars collided over the years, but this was seen by them for the very first time.

Oct 17, 2017