Asteroid Bennu’s Rugged Surface Baffled NASA, We Finally Know Why
Reported by NASA
In one of the biggest surprises of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, its target asteroid, Bennu, turned out to be a jagged, rugged world covered in large boulders, with few of the smooth patches of sandy or pebbly material scientists had expected based on obser...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:49 +0000
Hail Yeah! NASA Researchers Use Volunteer Observations for Hail Estimates
Reported by NASA
The bigger the hailstone, the more damage it can cause. But scientists find that predicting hailstone size can be challenging. How quickly does hail melt as it falls?...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:28 +0000
‘Completely bonkers’ collision of 2 exoplanets observed
Reported by Space | EarthSky
Astronomers found that the erratically flickering light from a stable star was due to debris from the collision of 2 exoplanets.
The post ‘Completely bonkers’ collision of 2 exoplanets observed first appeared on EarthSky....
- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00 +0000
Seeking other Earths: Will this new telescope find them?
Reported by Space | EarthSky
Finding Earth-sized or potentially Earth-like exoplanets is not easy. A new proposal suggests combining an orbital starshade with large ground-based telescopes.
The post Seeking other Earths: Will this new telescope find them? first appeared on EarthSky....
- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:40 +0000
A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle
Reported by NASA
Ireland is best known for its many greens, but the striking grays of the island’s Burren region also stand out in satellite images....
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:01 +0000
The Coming Age of Space Stations
Reported by Universe Today
With the ISS set to retire in 2030, several plans are in place to replace it. These include existing space stations, proposals by rising national space agencies, and commercial space stations. With multiple outposts in orbit, the potential for research, de...
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:22 +0000