Explore asteroid 16 Psyche, NASA’s ambitious mission to study a metal-rich world that could reveal secrets about how planets like Earth formed billions of years ago.
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Space Science
12 Articles
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Space science topics including planets, nebulas, stars, and celestial objects
Discover how Orion constellation and our Solar System share the same galactic home in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way galaxy.
Discover why no telescope can see the Apollo flags on the Moon and learn what lunar features you can actually observe with amateur telescopes.
Scientific analysis of why no oil exists on Earth’s Moon, while Saturn’s moon Titan contains hundreds of times Earth’s hydrocarbons. Learn about actual lunar resources including Helium-3, water ice, and rare earth elements.
Discover why Earth’s moon is truly exceptional among solar system satellites with 12 unique characteristics including tidal locking, giant impact formation, and climate stabilization effects.
Failed stars, or brown dwarfs as they’re properly known, represent one of the most fascinating frontiers in modern astronomy. Learn about these cosmic middle children that exist between planets and stars.
Discover how meteors form when space debris enters Earth’s atmosphere at incredible speeds, creating brilliant shooting stars. Learn the complete journey from meteoroid to meteorite.
Understanding the fundamental difference between astronomy and astrophysics – from observational methods to theoretical approaches, career paths, and educational requirements.
Saturn is losing its iconic rings through ‘ring rain’ at a rate of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every 30 minutes. Discover the science behind this phenomenon and when they’ll disappear.
Discover the key characteristics of nebulae – giant clouds of gas and dust in space that serve as both stellar nurseries and beautiful remnants of dying stars.
Discover the scientific truth about gold on Mars – yes it exists in trace amounts, but not in economically viable concentrations. Learn about planetary formation, volcanic processes, and why Mars gold mining remains impractical.
Discover the fascinating composition of nebulae: 90% hydrogen, 9% helium, and 1% dust. Learn how these cosmic clouds serve as stellar nurseries and create the beautiful celestial displays we observe.