NASA's proposed 2026 budget is dramatically smaller than its current budget. Many NASA science missions face cuts or cancellation. Some major telescopes and planetary exploration projects are at risk.

Satellite mega constellations promise faster connectivity but threaten astronomy, as thousands of satellites brighten skies, ...

Satellite megaconstellations are increasingly impacting astronomical observations. Bright satellite streaks are compromising ...

The article details the historical underrepresentation of women in astronomy, highlighting the significant contributions of numerous women despite facing systemic challenges such as limited access to ...

April 24, 2025, Mountain View, CA – The SETI Institute and the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) will collaborate on astronomy research, space science education and public outreach. This ...

The banner over the bar stated “Science Is Real,” and on a recent Monday night, the science was very real. “Astronomy on Tap Charlottesville,” which has brought the wonders of the universe to ...

In “Citizen Science in Astronomy (Part 7),” SETI Institute astronomers Dr. Franck Marchis and Dr. Lauren Sgro highlight two rare and compelling discoveries and the crucial role of citizen scientists ...

How did the universe form? A few things we know about the universe: it’s infinite, it’s littered with black holes, and thinking about it can make your brain hurt. And one of those things we don’t know ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Astrophotography can make you feel two very different things: tiny ...

Using data from NASA’s retired InSight lander, two separate teams of researchers found evidence of a sluggish Martian mantle and a solid inner core. By Katrina Miller Three years ago, Martian dust ...

At 3 a.m. on a crisp May night in Chile, all seemed well with the world’s largest digital camera. Until it didn’t. Inside the newly built Vera C. Rubin Observatory, site project scientist Sandrine ...