The Solar System’s Asteroid Belt Slowly Disappearing, Houses Around 1.9 Million Space Rocks Orbiting between Mars and Jupiter is an enormous ring of space rocks. The region, known as the asteroid belt, has long been a subject of fascination for astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. However, recent studies have revealed a surprising trend – the […]
NASA’s final Psyche laser message reaches Earth after 218-million-mile journey
NASA’s Final Psyche Laser Message Reaches Earth After 218-Million-Mile Journey NASA’s Psyche mission is on its way to meet an asteroid that is thought to be a stripped planetary core. The spacecraft, which was launched in 2020, recently completed its first milestone by sending a laser beam back to Earth from over 218 million miles […]
‘Molten rock raindrops’ reveal Jupiter formed 1.8 million years after solar system
“Molten Rock Raindrops” Reveal Jupiter Formed 1.8 Million Years After Solar System For the first time, researchers have dated the formation of Jupiter by studying tiny, bead-like droplets of glass found within ancient meteorites. These molten rock raindrops, as they are often called, provide crucial insights into the early stages of our solar system’s evolution. […]
In a first, Mercury’s missing lithium found through invisible magnetic fingerprints
In a first, Mercury’s missing lithium found through invisible magnetic fingerprints For decades, scientists believed lithium might be hiding in Mercury’s ultra-thin atmosphere, or exosphere, but recent groundbreaking research has uncovered the elusive element through invisible magnetic fingerprints. This discovery marks a significant milestone in our understanding of the composition of the closest planet to […]
7 billion-year-old mysterious comet is the oldest known guest in our solar system
7 Billion-Year-Old Mysterious Comet: The Oldest Known Guest in Our Solar System Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered a mysterious interstellar object which they believe to be a comet that originated from outside our solar system. What makes this finding truly remarkable is the age of the comet – a staggering 7 billion […]
Third interstellar object of its kind ever detected enters our solar system
Third interstellar object of its kind ever detected enters our solar system A mysterious cosmic traveler has found its way to the Solar System from the uncharted depths of outer space. This intriguing visitor marks the third interstellar object of its kind ever detected entering our celestial neighborhood. The object, provisionally designated C/2019 Q4 (Borisov), […]
China launches Tianwen-2 to chase Moon-origin asteroid, explore hybrid comet
China’s Ambitious Deep Space Mission: Tianwen-2 Sets Out to Chase Moon-Origin Asteroid and Explore Hybrid Comet China has launched its most ambitious deep space mission yet. On Wednesday, the Tianwen-2 probe embarked on a groundbreaking journey to explore a moon-origin asteroid and a hybrid comet. This mission marks a significant milestone in China’s space exploration […]
A strange object 65 billion miles from sun could be the elusive Planet Nine
A strange object 65 billion miles from sun could be the elusive Planet Nine Just because Pluto was ruled out as a planet in 2006 doesn’t mean our solar system is done surprising us. Recent discoveries have pointed to the existence of a mysterious object lurking in the outer reaches of our cosmic neighborhood. Located […]
Solar bursts squished Jupiter’s magnetic shield, left half of the planet scorching hot-
Solar Bursts Squished Jupiter’s Magnetic Shield, Left Half of the Planet Scorching Hot In a first, scientists have discovered a massive wave of solar wind that hit Jupiter, squishing its magnetic field and causing the temperature of its upper atmosphere to soar to scorching levels. This unprecedented event sheds light on the complex interactions between […]