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Mighty Saturn auroras driven by high-altitude winds
Saturn is unique among planets observed to date in that some of its auroras are generated by swirling winds within its own atmosphere.
February 9, 2022
Passing stars warp star disks, disrupt planets
Passing stars or gas clouds - or other factors - can cause a warp in star disks, leading to a disruption in planet formation.
February 8, 2022
Who owns all the satellites?
More than 4,000 satellites orbit Earth, and that number will grow by leaps and bounds in just a few years. Who owns all those satellites orbiting Earth?
February 8, 2022
Astronomers confirm a 2nd Trojan asteroid for Earth
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a 2nd Trojan asteroid for Earth. It orbits in our orbit around the sun, but 60 degrees ahead of us.
February 6, 2022
Polar lakes on Mars? 2 new studies add to debate
Are there really polar lakes on Mars, under the ice? Two new studies, one pro and one con, add to the debate.
February 4, 2022
Purple rocks on Mars intrigue scientists
NASA's Perseverance rover has found rocks with odd purple-colored coatings on them. What are these purple rocks on Mars? Could they be signs of microbial life?
February 4, 2022
International Space Station to crash into Pacific as early as 2031
NASA plans to crash the International Space Station into the Pacific Ocean at the end of its lifetime. This de-orbit could happen as soon as 2031.
February 3, 2022
Today’s SpaceX launch marks 3rd Falcon 9 flight in 4 days
SpaceX plans to launch 49 of its Starlink internet satellites today, February 3, 2022, in the 3rd of 3 Falcon 9 rocket launches over 4 days.
February 3, 2022
A new mystery object within our Milky Way galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a new mystery object that emits bright radio waves three times an hour for a minute in duration.
February 1, 2022
1,000 mysterious strands revealed at the Milky Way’s heart
Something new under the sun ... under billions of suns! Scientists are probing the nature of 1,000 mysterious strands found at our Milky Way's heart.
January 30, 2022
