How Likely Is Life on Mars?

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Mars is by far the most Earth-like planet in the solar system…but that’s not saying much.

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Deep-Sky Dreams: Open cluster NGC 225

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

If you have the time and clear sky to the north, you might want to check out...

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The Next Moon Landing Will Be in High-Definition

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

The grainy videos from the Apollo Moon landings are treasured historical artifacts. For many of us, that...

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JWST gazes into the distant past through gravitational lens

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a breathtaking new deep field image of the galaxy...

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Here’s how Trump’s Golden Dome would work — and why some call it “a fantasy”

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

On May 20, 2025, President Donald Trump announced plans to construct the “Golden Dome,” a multibillion-dollar missile...

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Two space vets added to Astronaut Hall of Fame as one awaits launch

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame just held its annual induction ceremony, but one of this year's...

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New model helps to figure out which distant planets may host life

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

The search for life beyond Earth is a key driver of modern astronomy and planetary science. The...

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Have astronomers identified the lost star of 1408?

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Identifying ancient Chinese astronomical events represents a fascinating aspect of modern astrophysics. Chinese astronomers maintained meticulous records...

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We need to be looking for life in ‘continuous’ habitable zones, say researchers

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Exoplanet science is shifting from finding any detectable exoplanets we can to searching for those in their...

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Supercomputer simulation reveals how merging neutron stars form black holes and powerful jets

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Merging neutron stars are excellent targets for multi-messenger astronomy. This modern and still very young method of...

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Rocket Lab to launch BlackSky’s next Gen-3 satellite on Electron rocket from New Zealand

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Rocket Lab conducted a wet dress rehearsal tanking test of its Electron rocket at Pad A at...

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What’s at the center of Mars? Maybe the stench of rotten eggs

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Mars' core formed within just a few million years, scientists say compared to the hundreds of millions...

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Decades of searching and a chance discovery: Why finding Leadbeater’s possum in NSW is such big news

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Until now, Victorians believed their state was the sole home for Leadbeater’s possum, their critically endangered state...

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When was the last supernova seen in the Milky Way?

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Astronomers say our galaxy hasn’t seen a supernova in 400 years. Why don’t they count the 1987...

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EchoStar bets on TV amid FCC mobile scrutiny

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

EchoStar has ordered another geostationary satellite for its Dish Network TV broadcast business, even as the company...

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Farewell, Mr. Eclipse: Fred Espenak dies at 71

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

On April 15, many of us in the eclipse community received this message from Fred Espenak, the...

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$800 million, 13 years, and still no release date — the state of Star Citizen in 2025

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

As Star Citizen approaches a billion dollars in funding and with no full release date in sight,...

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Incredible auroras delight stargazers in New Zealand | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2025

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Aurora Australisa, or the "southern lights" was on full display on June 1, 2025, as spectators outside...

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Private Japanese spacecraft aims to land in the moon’s ‘Sea of Cold’ this week

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

Tokyo-based company ispace aims to land its "Resilience" spacecraft in the moon's Mare Frigoris ("Sea of Cold")...

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Live coverage: SpaceX reschedules Starlink delivery mission for midnight hour Tuesday

Astrobitica June 2, 2025

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket for the Starlink 12-19 mission seen on the pad at Space Launch Complex...

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