Cape skies to host final supermoon of 2025 this December

South Africans have one last chance this year to catch a supermoon when the...

UCT astronomer’s photo of neutron star makes headlines

Words: Michael Cherry / GroundUp A picture of a neutron star taken by South African...

NASA backs Europe’s 2028 Mars rover plan

Europe’s long-awaited Mars rover mission has received a significant boost, with NASA confirming it...

Mars rover finds possible signs of ancient life

NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected samples from Mars that may include evidence of ancient...

Two giant asteroids set to zoom past Earth today

NASA has confirmed that two asteroids are set to make close approaches to Earth...

Why Nasa’s new satellite is a big deal for the entire planet

In a landmark collaboration, NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched...

Scientists link SA’s rising land to a hidden climate effect

As climate change continues to reshape our planet, a new study reveals that South...

Eyes on the sky: Aurora Australis possible in SA tonight

In a rare celestial display, the Aurora Australis is set to illuminate South African...

Strange flashing object discovered in deep space puzzles astronomers

In a remarkable astronomical discovery, scientists have identified a unique star exhibiting behaviours unlike...

NASA needs (inter)stellar ideas for waste management in space

NASA has launched the LunaRecycle Challenge, offering a $3 million prize to innovators who...