International Astronomical Union

July 19, 2018

Breaking News

[ July 18, 2018 ] Rapid-fire engine tests raise hopes for DARPA’s planned reusable spaceplane Mission Reports
[ July 18, 2018 ] Blue Origin performs high-altitude test of crew escape motor Mission Reports
[ July 18, 2018 ] Live coverage: SpaceX’s second upgraded “Block 5” booster test-fired in Florida Falcon 9
[ July 16, 2018 ] Powerful new European solid-fueled rocket motor aces first test-firing News
[ July 16, 2018 ] Scotland site selected as launch base for Lockheed Martin, Orbex News

An interstellar interloper is dashing through our solar system

November 22, 2017

Astronomers say an object observed speeding through our solar system last month has an unexpected cigar-like shape and originated from another star, making it the first confirmed interstellar asteroid.