No, that’s not a cosmic cone of shame—it’s NASA’s newest space telescope
Satellites come in all shapes and sizes, but there aren't any that look quite like SPHEREx, an infrared observatory NASA launched Tuesday night in search of answers to simmering questions about how the Universe, and ultimately life, came to be.
NASA’s newest space telescope blasts off to map the entire sky and millions of galaxies
The $488 million Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years, and how the universe expanded so fast in its first moments.
NASA Launches New Space Telescope and Suite of Solar Satellites
The SPHEREx telescope will create the most colorful map of the cosmos, while the four satellites of the PUNCH mission track the evolution of the solar wind in three dimensions.
NASA SPHEREx Telescope Is Launched to Study Universe's Origins
A semi-frontal view of the SPHEREx observatory is seen during integration and testing at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, U.S., in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on February 24, 2025. NASA/JPL-Caltech/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY (Reuters) - A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water,
NASA's New Space Telescope Launches to Explore the Origins of the Universe After a Series of Delays
NASA’s newest space telescope, called SPHEREx, finally got off the ground this week, after a series of delays that had stalled its launch since late February. From low-Earth orbit, it will gather data on millions of stars and galaxies—and search for the ingredients of life.
NASA Launches New Telescope to Map the Cosmos and Search for Life
SPHEREx begins its mission to scan hundreds of millions of galaxies, while companion satellites track solar winds.
Mercury will be at its brightest in the night sky on Friday — before it disappears
Mercury, the first planet from the sun, is about to stand out among the stars this week. But this brightness is not expected ...
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Planetary parade 2025: What to know as 7 planets align in the night sky
Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance ... but not all can be seen by the naked eye, according to Space.com and other sites that track celestial events.
NASA launches night sky challenge to celebrate Hubble anniversary
The agency is encouraging astronomy clubs to throw “star parties” to introduce people to the nebulae and galaxies spotted by ...
A total lunar eclipse will emerge in the Bay Area night sky. Here's when.
An unusual celestial event is about to emerge in all of its fiery red glory over the Bay Area sky Thursday night. For the first time in more than two years, the full moon will plunge into the Earth’s ...
Will the Wisconsin night sky be clear for the Thursday's total lunar eclipse?
Tonight is the first lunar eclipse in nearly three years. Will the Wisconsin night sky be clear for the celestial event?
A blood moon total lunar eclipse will light up the night sky this week. How and when you can view the celestial event.
This week, stargazers are in for a celestial treat. A total lunar eclipse — also known as a "blood moon" — will be visible in ...
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Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Take a walk through space
Binoculars are a great way to get into stargazing as they offer beautifully crisp night sky views in the palm of your hand. They are a fantastic lightweight alternative to the best telescopes and ...