Space Exploration

Illustration of asteroid 2024 YR4 approaching the Moon (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“City-Killer” Asteroid Threatens Moon: Collision Risk Rises to Alarming 4.3% for December 2032 Impact, Say Top Scientists
An asteroid once feared to strike Earth has shifted its celestial crosshairs to the Moon, raising scientific intrigue and prompting astronomers to refine their calculations for a potential impact in 2032.

By Vivian HoJune 11, 2025

Illustration of Pluto's unique atmospheric haze particles as revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Pluto’s Atmosphere Is Unlike Any Other”: James Webb Telescope Unveils Bizarre Haze Phenomenon That Defies Solar System Norms
In a groundbreaking astronomical discovery, scientists have unveiled Pluto's atmosphere as a unique and complex blend of haze particles, challenging existing paradigms and offering new insights into planetary science.

By Michael SchneiderJune 5, 2025

Illustration of China's Tiandu-1 satellite in a 3:1 Earth-moon resonant orbit (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Space Race Showdown: US Experts Challenge China’s Tiandu-1 Satellite’s Groundbreaking Earth-Moon Orbit Claims, Sparking Global Tensions
In a groundbreaking development that has ignited international debate, China's Tiandu-1 satellite has reportedly achieved a pioneering Earth-moon orbit, challenging established claims and raising the stakes in the global space race.

By Kristen HarrisJune 4, 2025