Big winners in the planetary science decadal survey include a Uranus flagship mission, a orbiter and lander for Enceladus, and an emphasis on planetary defense. The post What's in Store for the Next Decade of Planetary Science appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Icy Moon Europa May Host Water Near the Surface
Radar measurements of ice on Earth suggest that Jupiter’s moon Europa might host water near its surface. The post Icy Moon Europa May Host Water Near the Surface appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreSummer on Neptune is Surprisingly Chilly
Even though Neptune is entering its version of summer, it’s actually cooling down — except for its poles, which are mysteriously warming up. The post Summer on Neptune is Surprisingly Chilly appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreCelebrate Spring with the Lyrids
People have been watching the annual Lyrid meteor shower for more than 2,700 years. Come join the crowd! The post Celebrate Spring with the Lyrids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreU.S. Space Force Releases Data on Bright Fireballs
The U.S. Department of Defense has released data on some 1,000 bright fireballs. Scientists are still debating if the data confirm an interstellar meteor. The post U.S. Space Force Releases Data on Bright Fireballs appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreListen to the Martian Soundscape
Two microphones on Mars, carried on NASA’s Perseverance rover, are for the first time revealing the sounds of another planet. The post Listen to the Martian Soundscape appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWhere Did the Ice Giant Planets Form?
Conventional planet formation scenarios have Neptune and Uranus forming closer to the Sun. But a new study shows that the ice giant planets could have formed right where they are now. The post Where Did the Ice Giant Planets Form? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe History of Venus in Air, Rock, and Water
Forty years ago, NASA’s Magellan mission “closed the book” on Venus. Now, a new generation of astronomers think the planet next door deserves a second chance. The post The History of Venus in Air, Rock, and Water appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWill Saturn Sprout Spots this Observing Season?
As Saturn returns to the morning sky, will this otherwise serene-looking planet experience another bout of severe weather? Keep your eyes peeled for white spots! The post Will Saturn Sprout Spots this Observing Season? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon
Researchers gear up for Artemis and a new generation of lunar exploration, with a look at samples from the final crewed mission to the Moon. The post How Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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