In world-first observations, the James Webb Space Telescope is watching two distant alien planets "spilling their guts into space" as they rapidly disintegrate — and scientists are elated at what they've found.

The James Webb Space Telescope was late to launch, but the observatory is making up for lost time. After several years of operation, Webb has captured some truly stunning cosmic vistas, complete with a raft of scientific data that has helped scientists advance their understanding of the universe.

Chinese scientists have detailed their work on the Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST), a modern observatory designed to rival the James Webb Telescope, built by NASA, ESA, and CSA. They note that it will be capable of remaining in orbit for decades.