On December 24, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe achieved a monumental milestone by flying closer to the Sun than any spacecraft has ever done before. As it approached within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of our star, the probe’s innovative heat shield effectively shielded its instruments from searing temperatures that soared to an astounding
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Approximately 2,600 light-years away from our Solar System lies a captivating yet anomalous planetary system known as Kepler-51. This system gained prominence in 2012 when astronomers discovered that the yellow dwarf star at its center hosts a collection of peculiar celestial bodies. Each of these three exoplanets possesses remarkably low densities, categorizing them as “super-puff”
Astronomers have long marveled at the enormity and complexity of galaxies, but recent discoveries about the galaxy NGC 5084 have unearthed a mystery that challenges our understanding of supermassive black holes. Located approximately 80 million light-years from Earth, this lenticular galaxy is not just another point in the cosmos; it holds peculiar secrets that researchers
In a landmark achievement for both SpaceX and space exploration as a whole, the aerospace company successfully captured its Super Heavy booster using its innovative launch tower system, dubbed “Mechazilla”. This event is more than just a technical triumph; it signifies a pivotal moment in engineering history, highlighted by the keen observations of SpaceX launch