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NASA has been at the center of scientific intrigue this week as it prepares to unveil images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The space agency will host a live event on Wednesday, November 19th, at 3 p.m. EST, where they will share imagery collected by various spacecraft and telescopes. Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Rare Visitor The…
Scientists have been left astonished after a species of moss survived nine months on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing an incredible resilience to harsh space conditions. The discovery could pave the way for future space gardens and support long-term human habitation in outer space. Moss Spores Endure Extreme Conditions The moss…
As the third confirmed interstellar visitor in history, Comet 3I/ATLAS has sparked intense interest and debate among scientists and the public alike. The comet’s unusual trajectory and recent color shifts have raised questions about its origins and nature. NASA has been collecting data on 3I/ATLAS since it was first detected in July 2025, but the…
SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone by launching its 150th Falcon 9 mission of the year, deploying another batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The launch took place on November 22 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Details of the Launch The Falcon 9 rocket lifted…
In a groundbreaking discovery that has sent ripples through the astrobiology community, scientists have identified the most complex “cocktail” of organic molecules ever seen on Saturn’s moon, Enceladus. A new study published this week in Nature Astronomy confirms that the icy moon is spraying “fresh” organic compounds—including the potential ingredients for amino acids and lipids—directly…
As this month’s string of powerful X-class solar flares sparked brilliant auroras that lit up skies across an unusually wide swath of the globe—from northern Europe to Florida—researchers at NJIT’s Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) captured a less visible, yet significant disruption in Earth’s ionosphere. The recent series of intense solar flares has not only…