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Challenging our current understanding of planet formation

Astronomers have discovered an unusual planetary system, in which a large gas giant planet orbits a small red dwarf star called TOI-5205.

Rocket launches may deplete the Earth’s ozone layer

Find out how the rising number of rocket launches could lead to ozone layer damage, putting life on Earth at risk.

Four planetary system architectures discovered by researchers

Through an analysis of planets of the same systems, researchers have discovered that there are four planetary system architectures.

Spanish lagoon used to assist ongoing search for life on Mars

A new Cornell University-led study is focusing on time-resolved analogues for the ongoing search for signs of life on Mars. 

Innovative spectrograph will study galaxy formation and evolution

More than 500 astronomers have designed the WEAVE spectrograph, a powerful instrument recently installed at a Canary Islands observatory.

Asteroid discovery could assist with planetary defence strategies

In a Curtin University-led study into an asteroid, potential ways to save the planet if one ever hurtled toward Earth have been revealed.

Milky Way analysis reveals it contains over three billion celestial objects

A survey of the galactic plane of the Milky Way has shown it contains a staggering 3.32 billion celestial objects – the largest set so far.

Alien life – can a new laser detect it?

Are we alone in the Universe? A cutting-edge new laser device may be able to detect alien life on planets.

Perseverance rover reveals new details about Mars’ atmosphere

NASA’s Perseverance rover has completed its investigation of Mars’ atmosphere, which has revealed crucial information about its meteorology.

Energy output of active galactic nuclei underestimated by scientists

Active galactic nuclei are even more powerful than previously thought, as a study has revealed that dust dimming was not take into account.

First exoplanet discovered by NASA’s Webb Telescope

Learn about the first exoplanet called LHS 475 b that has been discovered by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

Unusual stellar explosion will expand our understanding of stars

Research discovered a stellar explosion rich in oxygen and magnesium, increasing our understanding of the later life of massive stars.

‘Anomaly’ causes first UK space launch to fail to reach orbit

Learn how the UK's first space launch ended in disappointment due to a technical anomaly stopping the mission from reaching target orbit.

Pair of black holes are the closest to colliding ever witnessed

Two black holes are on course for collision, being the closest to a cataclysmic meeting scientists have ever seen. 

Mass spectrometer ready for integration on NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft

SwRI has completed the construction of a mass spectrometer instrument called MASPEX that will now be integrated into NASA’s Europa Clipper.

Wandering stars found to exist billions of years ago

Astronomers have used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to shed light on the mystery of wandering star formation.

How are Fermi bubbles at the centre of our galaxy produced?

Fermi bubbles at the centre of our galaxy are now thought to be produced by fast-blowing outward winds and the associated ‘reverse shock.’

Government space defence spendings reach new record in 2022

A new report has stated that rising government space defence spending is being driven by investments in space security and early warning.

Characterising the earliest galaxies in the Universe

A team of astrophysicists have used the presence of hydrogen to detect the formation of the Universe's earliest galaxies.

ESA launch special Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer pre-launch event

The ESA has announced that the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission will be celebrated at an event in Toulouse on 20 January next year.

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