Institute for Earth and Space Exploration

New study led by Western astronomer Paul Wiegert posits what would happen if Apophis’ orbit changed after a collision with another asteroid.

The discovery was made possible by an original multidisciplinary approach combining observations from the James Webb Space Telescope and quantum physics calculations.

A Western University-led study shows the subsurface ocean of Saturn’s largest moon Titan is most likely a non-habitable environment.

Westerrn Space director Sarah Gallagher and her collaborators examined Hubble Space Telescope images of stars being born.

Western Space researchers are pioneering an inventive approach for satellite surveillance, leveraging existing cutting-edge technology initially designed for meteor observation.

James Webb Space Telescope recorded stunning new images of the iconic Ring Nebula.

International team of scientists have used data collected by the James Webb Space Telescope to detect for the first time ever a molecule known as methyl cation (CH3+), located in the protoplanetary disc surrounding a young star.

Catherine Neish led a team of students to Iceland to test how drones and rovers could work together for future space missions.