Scientists may have found a unknown space object

Hello space enthusiasts! | Scientists may have found a unknown space object | Georgian meteorite may be older than Earth itself Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version August 12, 2025 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Hello space enthusiasts! We've got lots of stories for your daily read, starting with scientists finding an unknown object that is only visible in millimeter radio wavelengths. The object has been named 'Punctum,' derived from the Latin pūnctum meaning "point" or "dot," by a team of astronomers that used ALMA, the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array to find the object.  More news includes two big launches later in the day, one by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) which will be lifting off its Vulcan Rocket and the other being the European Space Agency's (ESA) Ariane 6 rocket. We have links for those on our website so stay tuned as we keep you updated.  In other headlines: the meteorite that punched a hole in a Georgian home is thought to be older than Earth, we dive into Hulu's new 'Alien: Earth' series and a reminder that the Perseid meteor shower peaks this evening.  It's Tuesday, so we also have our 'Trivia Tuesday: Quiz of the Week' for you, which is all about astrophotography. From the first telescopes to meteor showers, this quiz is for skywatchers and stargazers alike.  Thanks for exploring with us. Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com Scientists may have found a unknown space object "When you put it into context, Punctum is astonishingly bright." Read More Georgian meteorite may be older than Earth itself A meteorite that survived atmospheric entry and smashed through the roof of a Georgia home earlier this year may have formed before Earth itself. Read More Space quiz! Where is the Tarantula Nebula located? Click here for the answer! In the Oort Cloud In the Large Magellanic Cloud In the Alpha Centauri system In spiral galaxy NG 4945 Space Deal of the Day Stream 'Alien: Earth' from anywhere with NordVPN This is the last day to get NordVPN cheaper than ever. Read More Skywatching Reminder: Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12-13 The Perseid meteor shower takes place each year as Earth travels through the debris shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Read More Spaceflight British company Skyrora gets ok to launch from UK "Becoming the first homegrown company in the U.K. to receive a launch operator licence is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Skyrora." Read More Science & Astronomy NASA's Roman Space Telescope gets sunshield The milestone comes about during a time of uncertainty for NASA due to Trump's effort to reduce the agency's science budget by huge amounts. Read More Mars orbiter looks into chasms on Martian surface The high-resolution image showcases horsts, grabens, and knobs across the dynamic landscape Read More Entertainment How to watch 'Alien: Earth' online and from anywhere 'Alien: Earth' is the first-ever Alien TV show and it's finally arrived. Here's how to watch 'Alien: Earth' wherever you are on the planet. Read More 'Alien: Earth' cast speaks on AI warnings and more Before the Xenomorph crash-lands on streaming, we talked to five Alien: Earth cast members about the difficulties and fun of navigating the giant sci-fi show. Read More Trivia Tuesday: Quiz of the week Know this photo? Try our astrophotography quiz! Test out your knowledge of these famous firsts in skywatching and astrophotography, from the first photos of Earth and the moon to the invention of telescopes! Read More Today in Space On This Day! Aug. 12, 2005: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launches Some of the best cameras ever launched into space are on MRO. Read More Image of day: Hubble spots stars in Tarantula nebula This star factory is the largest and brightest in its host galaxy. Read More   Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036