OTD In Space – March 6: Vega 1 Flies By Halley's Comet
On March 6, 1986, the Soviet Union's Vega 1 spacecraft flew by Halley's Comet. Vega 1 was the first of five missions to fly ...
Incredibly rare astronomical events you can see in your lifetime – including ‘meteor storm’ and extra-long solar eclipse
SOME astronomical events we see often, like shooting stars, but these are only a fraction of the dazzling celestial wonders occurring over the vast expanse of time. However, there are still four ...
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A private mission to Venus aims to look for signs of life
Star would be the first private mission to another planet and the first in over 30 years to directly measure Venus’s clouds.
Astrographers capture final views of 'Great Comet of 2025' that won't be visible for another 500,000 years
G3 (ATLAS), the 'Great Comet of 2025,' lit up the night sky in Chile, offering a rare and breathtaking sight for stargazers, ...