Deep Tracking Project for Unknown Astronomy
Welcome to the Deep Tracking Project for Unknown Astronomy — your gateway to the mysteries of the universe!
Our mission is to explore the most distant and enigmatic regions of space. We bring you the latest discoveries in astronomy, share fascinating insights about far-off stars and galaxies, and showcase groundbreaking observations that push the boundaries of known science. This project is dedicated to uncovering the secrets of the cosmos, inspiring curiosity, and making the wonders of the universe accessible to all.
Is there life watching us from beyond the stars?
Beyond Earth: Space News & Discoveries

This has to be the ultimate sci-fi streaming bundle for 2025 – Save 43% on a Disney Plus subscription bundle in this huge streaming deal
Change this image and add a caption (Image credit: Disney/Future) You can get the ultimate sci-fi streaming bundle in one of the best streaming deals we’ve seen this year. Max will be known as HBO Max again and you can get access to its library, as well as Disney Plus and Hulu with a huge

Giant young star is growing by 2 Jupiter masses every year, new study shows
Artist’s illustration of ammonia gas falling into the accretion disk that’s feeding the massive young star HW2. (Image credit: NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO/B. Saxton) Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes. The star

NASA picks Rocket Lab to launch shoebox-sized Aspera space telescope in 2026
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SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from California today (May 16). A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 26 Starlink spacecraft lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, on the Golden State’s foggy central coast, today at 9:43 a.m. EDT (1343 GMT; 6:43 a.m. local California time). A little over eight minutes later, the

Perseverance watches moonrise on Mars | Space photo of the day for May 16, 2025
NASA’s Perseverance rover captured Deimos, the smaller of Mars’ two moons, shining in the pre-dawn sky over the Red Planet on March 1, 2025. (Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) NASA’s Perseverance rover captured this pre-dawn view of Mars’ moon Deimos hanging over a dimly-lit Martian vista. What is it? Unlike Earth’s moon, which is roughly one-fourth the

‘Exodus: The Archimedes Engine’ author Peter F. Hamilton talks building a brand-new sci-fi video game universe for Exodus (exclusive)
(Image credit: Wizards of the Coast / Random House Worlds) Archetype Entertainment’s Exodus is still a ways off, but that hasn’t stopped it from rapidly becoming one of our most anticipated upcoming space games. So far, we’ve learned a little about its gameplay and ambitious world-building through trailers and videos narrated by Matthew McConaughey, but
Who, or what, might be out there in the cosmic abyss?
Explore with us as we track the unknown and reveal the beauty of the universe!
“The world around us is filled with endless possibilities, and the universe beyond offers even more mysteries waiting to be uncovered. In every corner of our planet, from the deepest oceans to the highest peaks, there are new frontiers to explore. But beyond Earth, in the vast expanse of space, the unknown stretches out infinitely, offering opportunities for discovery that we can only begin to imagine.
Never stop questioning, never stop searching. Every question leads to new answers, and every answer opens the door to even greater mysteries. Whether it’s a new scientific breakthrough, an unexplored region of our planet, or a distant galaxy, the pursuit of knowledge is limitless.
It’s the curiosity that drives us, the drive to discover something that has never been seen, never been understood. Keep pushing boundaries, for there is always more to learn, always something new on the horizon. The journey is as important as the destination. So, let your curiosity be your guide, your passion your fuel, and your determination your strength. Never stop seeking. The universe is waiting.”