James Webb Space Telescope finds 'hidden stars' making the universe's 1st galaxies much bigger than we knew

James Webb Space Telescope is finding that between the brightest stars, the cosmic skyscrapers, there are much fainter stars, meaning early galaxies are more massive than we believed.
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NASA’s new dark-energy space telescope can also detect killer asteroids

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch at the end of August, is uniquely well-placed to help us spot any dangerous rocks heading our way.
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Astronomers concerned over how satellite surge may impact studying space

Astronomers say plans by companies like SpaceX to place one million satellites into orbit would push the boundaries.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope is set to launch August 30 to map dark energy and thousands of hidden worlds

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is being readied for a launch that could reshape how astronomers study the biggest mysteries in the cosmos. Built around a 2.4-meter primary mirror, the same ...
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This company’s plans to deploy space mirrors could jeopardize the night sky for many

Reflect Orbital’s giant beams will shine as bright as 10,000 full moons and scatter light over tens of kilometers.

Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form

You may have heard the phrase "we are made of star-stuff." This statement by the astronomer Carl Sagan refers to the fact ...