Japan space probe returns after its asteroid mission

Japan space probe returns after its asteroid mission

A Japanese space probe is heading home from an asteroid 250 million km from Earth after collecting sub-surface samples that could help scientists seeking the origins of life. Asteroids are believed to have formed at the dawn of the solar system and scientists say the asteroid may contain organic matter that may have contributed to … Read more

Twenty new moons discovered around Saturn

Discovery of 20 new moons gives Saturn a solar system record

Twenty new moons have been found around Saturn, giving the ringed planet a total of 82 that beats Jupiter and its 79 moons. According to the details, the solar system has a new winner in the moon department. “It was fun to find that Saturn is the true moon king,” said astronomer Scott Sheppard of … Read more