One of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining facilities is seen leaking heat into the environment in a new image captured from orbit by a heat-seeking satellite that was recently released by the U.K.-based company SatVu.
The image reveals the thermal footprint of a major Bitcoin-mining data center in Rockdale, Texas, which has been widely criticized for its electricity consumption and carbon…
NASA's SPHEREx telescope completes its 1st cosmic map of the entire sky and it's stunning!
December 23, 2025
NASA’s SPHEREx observatory has completed its first map of the entire sky over Earth, and it is incredible.
Beyond its aesthetic value, the map and the rest of the data collected by SPHEREx, which launched in March this year, will help astronomers answer some of the…
Best space stocking stuffers: Budget friendly Christmas gifts for stargazers and astrophotographers
December 17, 2025
Shopping for space enthusiasts isn’t easy, especially if they’ve already got a solid stargazing setup. Maybe they’ve spent thousands of dollars on one of the best telescopes or best cameras for astrophotography, ready to snap Sirius this December 25.
Satellite watches volcano spew ash over Middle East | Space photo of the day for Dec. 16, 2025
December 17, 2025
In late November, Hayli Gubbi erupted explosively, sending a towering plume of ash and volcanic gases high into the atmosphere. The MODIS instrument on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured the dramatic scene just four hours after the eruption began. The plume reached roughly 9 miles (15 kilometers) above sea level, drifting northeast across multiple countries and eventually disrupting flights as…
James Webb Space Telescope could illuminate dark matter in a way scientists didn't realize
December 17, 2025
Since it began operations in 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has allowed scientists to make incredible strides in our understanding of the cosmos — especially its early epoch. However, one lingering cosmological mystery that the JWST hasn’t had a major…
Surprise! 2 private spacecraft rendezvous in orbit on newly revealed 'Remora' mission
December 16, 2025
Two commercial spacecraft pulled off a surprise rendezvous in Earth orbit recently, showcasing skills that could pave the way for satellite servicing missions down the road.
The milestone came on a mission called Remora, a newly revealed collaboration between the companies…
Atoms and molecules from Earth’s atmosphere have been traveling across space to settle on the moon for billions of years, new research has found, explaining a lunar mystery that goes back to the Apollo missions.
Not only do the findings point to a way in which a historical record of Earth’s atmosphere could be deposited on the moon, but they also imply a healthy abundance of elements…
Why interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS' close Earth approach is an early Christmas gift for astronomers
December 16, 2025
Darryl Z. Seligman is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University.
Comet 3I/ATLAS is the third large interstellar visitor that we have ever discovered —- an asteroid or comet that originated outside of our solar system and was discovered…
US Space Force to get 'next level' tech to combat drones near Cape Canaveral launch sites
December 15, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is getting serious about drone threats.
Space Force is looking to boost its ability to deter and defeat uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in the vicinity of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Eastern Range, the 15-million-square-mile (39 million…
How color-changing, bacteria-infused spacesuits could help keep future astronauts safe from space radiation
December 15, 2025
In the future, some of us will be wearing clothes made of bacteria that change colors based on the level of radiation we’re exposed to. At least, that’s the hope of scientists and a fashion designer in Scotland.
Too much ionizing radiation exposure can cause long-term health problems, including cancer and reproductive issues. Radiation exposure is considered especially risky for…
