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NASA's Juno spacecraft watches most powerful volcanic event ever seen on Jupiter's moon Io
By Robert Lea published
NASA's Juno spacecraft has spotted the most powerful volcanic eruption ever seen on the solar system's most volcanic body, the Jovian moon Io.
NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope to launch in February — it can do what the JWST can't
By Monisha Ravisetti published
SPHEREx is slated to launch Feb. 27 on a SpaceX rocket. It is meant to map the entire night sky in infrared — something even the JWST can't exactly do.
Private Athena moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of SpaceX launch on Feb. 26
By Andrew Jones published
Athena, the second lunar lander from Intuitive Machines, is set to launch soon, carrying NASA payloads and Nokia's first-ever moon-based 4G network.
Scientists discover new, 3rd form of magnetism that may be the 'missing link' in the quest for superconductivity
By Victoria Atkinson published
Scientists say AI has crossed a critical 'red line' after demonstrating how two popular large language models could clone themselves.
European 'Swarm' satellites detect electric currents from the ocean's tides
By Tereza Pultarova published
Satellites have detected electromagnetic signals generated by ocean tides, suggesting that space-born sensors could obtain insights into the motion of other liquid masses on Earth.
Best astrophysics books 2025
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's editors present a list of the astrophysics to expand your mind. These books are worth a read-through.
Space mining company AstroForge identifies asteroid target for Odin launch next month
By Andrew Jones published
AstroForge has identified asteroid 2022 OB5 as the destination for its Mission 2 spacecraft, named Odin, which is set to launch next month on a SpaceX rocket.
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