The UK is leading the development of one of the core instruments of the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a mission to search for Earth-like planets and study their atmospheres. The observatory aims to answer whether we are alone in the universe with technological advances and scientific breakthroughs.
The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute has invested nearly $110 million in the Giant Magellan Telescope, supporting its development and critical milestone toward completion. This investment advances scientific instrument development and enables scientists to explore some of the universe's most profound questions.
The European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the oldest quasars ever found, revealing insights into the universe's first 670 million years. The two most ancient quasars have redshifts of 7.77 and 7.69, setting a new record for their age.
This study proposes a frequency-sweeping interferometry technique to measure intertelescope baselines with high precision and stability. Experimental results demonstrate improved stability by 33.47% and ranging accuracy of 44.30 μm over 10 m range.
Alain Berinstain leads the consortium uniting eight universities to accelerate space-related research, innovation, and workforce development. Researchers focus on practical technologies and using space for Earth's benefit, including studies of human health in space.
A new telescope technology, featuring a metasurface component, can collect scientifically meaningful data from the Sun in a single snapshot. This technology solves problems in space missions by stabilizing telescopes and reducing costs.
Astronomers observed a galaxy protocluster at 1.2 billion years after the Universe's birth, finding it was already shaped by its environment. The Loktak Protocluster had larger, redder galaxies with more rounded shapes than isolated galaxies.
A reanalysis of 14 years of Hubble data suggests that Europa's water vapor plumes may not exist as previously thought. The study, led by SwRI scientists, found reduced confidence in the original findings, and improved information on neutral hydrogen atom emissions from Europa's surface.
The partnership aims to create high-quality jobs, advance innovation, and establish the Coquimbo region as a leader in astronomy. A national visitor and education center will showcase technological innovation and scientific discoveries, supporting workforce development and promoting astronomy tourism.
The Subaru Telescope observed comet 3I/ATLAS after its closest approach to the Sun, revealing a lower carbon dioxide to water ratio than earlier space telescope observations. This finding indicates that the comet's chemistry is evolving over time.
The Paranal solar ESPRESSO Telescope (PoET) has made its first observations, aiming to understand how stellar activity affects the detection of exoplanets. PoET uses the Sun's light to analyze distant star spectra and remove 'noise' that can mask planetary signals.
Scientists in Japan developed a high-resolution X-ray telescope using precision mirror-making technology, capable of distinguishing objects 3.5 mm wide from 1 km away. The telescope was tested on the ground using a unique evaluation system before launch on the FOXSI sounding rocket mission.
Researchers at Northumbria University used the James Webb Space Telescope to map Saturn's auroral region, revealing a complex pattern of heating and cooling. The findings show that Saturn's aurora is not just a visual display but actively heats its atmosphere, driving winds that generate electrical currents.
Rice University has been selected to lead the US Space Force Strategic Technology Institute 4 (SSTI) with a $8.1 million cooperative agreement. The Center for Advanced Space Sensing Technologies (CASST) will focus on developing advanced remote sensing and sensemaking technologies from space. The research team will integrate existing te...
A team of scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a cold spot within Io's auroral footprint with temperatures much lower than expected and extraordinarily high densities. This finding opens up new ways to study Jupiter and its moon system, potentially revealing similar phenomena in other planetary systems.
The launch of Mauve marks a new era for astronomical data and collaborations, enabling researchers to study stars in ultraviolet and visible light. The satellite will investigate magnetic activity, stellar flares, and exoplanet habitability.
A high-energy cosmic event detected by the China-led Einstein Probe space telescope may mark the moment when an intermediate-mass black hole tears apart and consumes a white dwarf star, according to astrophysicists from The University of Hong Kong. The team provided crucial theoretical judgement that led to the focus on this model.
The University of Texas at Arlington has launched the Center for Space Physics and Data Science, expanding undergraduate and graduate degree programs in space physics and data science. The center will train students across six focus areas, preparing them for careers in the rapidly growing space industry.
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals an extraordinary wealth of small organic molecules, including benzene and methane, in the deeply obscured nucleus of a nearby galaxy. The study suggests that cosmic rays are fragmenting PAHs and carbon-rich dust grains, releasing these molecules into the gas phase.
NTU Singapore is launching three new space projects under the Space Access Programme to accelerate the commercialization of space technologies. The projects include an AI-enabled satellite, a nanosatellite testing next-generation solar cells, and another nanosatellite with advanced propulsion systems.
Researchers at KAIST have developed a new reference signal technology using laser light to precisely synchronize radio telescope observation timing and phase. This allows for clearer imaging of distant black holes and reduces phase delay errors between instruments.
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have explained the mysterious 'red dots' seen in James Webb Space Telescope images as young black holes. The discovery provides insight into how the universe's first black holes were born and sheds light on their early development.
The Giant Magellan Telescope has appointed Daniel T. Jaffe as its new president, succeeding Robert Shelton, who announced his retirement last year. Jaffe brings decades of leadership experience in research, astronomy instrumentation, and academia to lead the observatory through its next phase of construction.
A new survey of over 2,000 K dwarfs, close to the Sun, has identified promising locations for life. These 'K dwarf' stars offer a long-term, stable environment for planetary companions, making them ideal candidates for supporting life.
A Saturn-mass rogue planet has been detected via microlensing event observation from both Earth and space, enabling direct measurement of its mass and distance. The discovery provides key findings on the diverse pathways of planetary ejection, shedding light on how planets can form and become isolated.
An international team of astronomers has detected a supernova at an unprecedented cosmic distance using the James Webb Space Telescope. The event, occurring when the universe was only about 730 million years old, provides a direct look at the final moments of a massive star from the era of reionisation.
A team of astronomers detected with precision two huge tails of gas surrounding the ultra-hot Jupiter WASP-121b using the James Webb Space Telescope. The continuous observation revealed a trailing tail pushed back by radiation and a leading tail pulled towards the star, covering over three times the distance between planet and star.
The K-DRIFT pathfinder telescope, a compact off-axis freeform three-mirror system, has been developed to capture faint galactic structures. With its improved performance, the telescope achieves higher resolution and sharper images, paving the way for uncovering the hidden history of galaxy formation and evolution.
The US Naval Research Laboratory received the Best Paper Award in Orbital Robotics at the 2025 International Conference on Space Robotics. The award recognizes the team's work on the APIARY experiment, which demonstrated reinforcement learning control on a free-flying robotic system on board the International Space Station.
The Subaru Telescope's OASIS program has discovered a massive planet and a brown dwarf orbiting distant stars. These discoveries enable the upcoming Roman Space Telescope to test critical technologies for imaging Earth-like planets.
The University of Leicester, in partnership with TWI Ltd, has secured £560k to develop a robot-mounted arc-welding system for in-space repair and manufacturing. The project aims to overcome the challenges of welding in space by developing a new, space-qualified robotic welding capability.
The COSPAR 2025 Symposium released global guidelines on space weather, creating a unified language for scientists to share data and coordinate observations. The symposium also announced groundbreaking scientific discoveries, including AI-driven bioinformatics breakthroughs and insights into space hazards.
Scientists aim to understand the impact of microgravity on human physiology and develop strategies for safe space travel. The Fluorescent Deep Space Petri-Pod experiment will deploy nematode worms in space to study their behavior and health.
A multidisciplinary team of undergraduate students designed and built a mini satellite to study the solar wind and improve space weather forecasting. The 3UCubed satellite launched into space, providing valuable hands-on experience and opening doors to future opportunities in space-related careers.
Dr. Taft Armandroff has been elected chair of the Giant Magellan Telescope Board of Directors, while Dr. Brian Schmidt has been appointed as vice chair. They will guide the next phase of construction for the observatory.
The SETI Institute is incorporating the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform to enhance its real-time search for signals from space at the Allen Telescope Array. This collaboration brings cutting-edge AI technology into radio astronomy for the first time, dramatically reducing the time to recognize unusual or promising data.
A team of astronomers used a novel imaging technique on a ground-based telescope to achieve the sharpest-ever measurement of a star's surrounding disk, revealing previously unseen structure. The breakthrough enables finer resolution than traditional methods and opens new discoveries about the universe.
A Northwestern University-led team of astronomers used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to capture the most detailed glimpse yet of a doomed star before it exploded. The study reveals that massive red supergiants rarely explode due to thick clouds of dust, but JWST's new capabilities can pierce through the dust to spot these phenomena.
The Gaia space telescope has discovered a giant wave in the Milky Way galaxy, causing stars to wobble over vast distances. The wave stretches across a huge portion of the galactic disc, affecting stars up to 65 thousand light-years away from the centre.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has joined the Giant Magellan Telescope's international consortium, strengthening US leadership in astronomy. The partnership brings over 600 years of combined experience in building powerful telescopes and invests $1 billion in the observatory.
The mission will investigate Earth's geocorona, the outermost layer of the atmosphere, to reveal how it evolves under the influence of the Sun and space weather. This research has direct applications for satellites, communications, navigation, and human space exploration.
The University of Surrey and National Central University will collaborate on live missions and space hardware, providing practical experience for students. This partnership aims to address the global space industry skills shortage through career professional development and degree programmes.
The SpIRIT nanosatellite has successfully completed its initial phase, marking a significant achievement for Australia's place in the global space industry. The satellite will now transition to scientific observation, scanning large areas of space using its HERMES X-ray detector to spot cosmic explosions called gamma rays bursts.
Astronomers using the Gemini South telescope have found that asteroid 1998 KY26 is much smaller and spinning faster than previously thought. The asteroid is approximately 11 meters wide and completes a rotation in just five minutes, making it challenging for Hayabusa2 to land on its surface.
The SwRI-built Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) and Space Weather Follow-On Magnetometer (SWFO-MAG) will capture real-time data on solar wind and magnetic field changes to monitor space weather phenomena. This data will support NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center and help predict potential impacts on Earth's magnetic field.
The European Space Agency's Plato spacecraft has safely arrived at ESTEC in the Netherlands, where engineers will complete its assembly and conduct critical tests before its launch. The telescope is equipped with 26 ultrasensitive cameras designed to capture the dimming effect of exoplanets passing in front of their host stars.
A new telescope shape, a one-by-20 meter rectangle, could separate stars from exoplanets and find half of all existing Earth-like planets within 30 light-years in less than three years. This design requires minimal technological development compared to other leading ideas.
Astronomers captured dark coronal loop strands with unprecedented clarity during an X1.3-class flare, measuring 48.2 km in width, the smallest ever imaged. The team's high-resolution images offer a potential breakthrough in resolving the fundamental scale of solar coronal loops and improving space weather forecasting.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the sharpest-ever picture of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, allowing astronomers to estimate its size and physical properties. The comet's solid, icy nucleus is estimated to be between 1,000 feet and 3.5 miles across.
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will feature a 'sunblock' shield made of lightweight yet stiff panels designed to limit heat transfer. The observatory's instruments will benefit from this design, which can detect faint signals from space.
A team of astronomers captured a detailed image of a ribbon-like jet emerging from the heart of OJ 287, revealing extreme energy and motion near the black hole. The study sheds new light on supermassive black holes and their powerful jets, potentially offering clues to binary black hole mergers.
Roman will scan a large region of the cosmos every five days for two years, detecting around 27,000 type Ia supernovae and 60,000 core-collapse supernovae. These observations will help scientists understand dark energy, the universe's expansion, and fill gaps in our understanding of cosmic history.
The discovery of 2023 KQ 14, a sednoid with an unusual orbit, challenges our understanding of the outer Solar System's structure. The object's stable orbit over 4.5 billion years suggests that the system is more diverse and complex than previously thought.
The NASA Roman Space Telescope team has completed installing solar panels on the observatory, a crucial step towards launch. The Solar Array Sun Shield will provide power and shade, keeping instruments cool for infrared observations.
Researchers demonstrated a record-breaking long-distance THz wireless transmission of high-definition video over 1.2 km using an astronomical telescope with a quantum-limited superconductor-insulator-superconductor mixer at 500 GHz.
The NOM4D project seeks to transform space infrastructure development by manufacturing precision metal structures in orbit. Researchers are developing laser-forming technology to overcome size and weight limitations of rocket cargo, enabling more efficient construction in space.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the direct image of a previously unknown exoplanet, TWA 7 b, located within a disk of rocky debris and dust. The exoplanet is ten times lighter than previously captured ones and more similar to Earth than gas giants.
The Roman Space Telescope has successfully completed vibration testing, passing a key milestone that brings it one step closer to answering cosmic mysteries. The team simulated launch conditions and tested the observatory's core portion, which will now undergo additional tests before being assembled with its outer portion.