SpaceX set a new record Saturday by launching two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, the shortest time between two orbital flights by the company. The first rocket launched from Florida and successfully deployed eight satellites for telecommunications company Globalstar. A second Falcon 9 launched from California for the classified U.S. Space Force USSF-366 mission, with few details publicly available about its payload. Both … Continue reading SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart

A total solar eclipse was visible Wednesday across parts of Europe and other areas of the Northern Hemisphere, marking Europe’s first total eclipse since 1999. About 15.2 million people live along the eclipse’s narrow path of totality, where the moon completely blocked the sun. Nearly 980 million people, or about 12% of the world’s population, were able to see at least part of the eclipse. … Continue reading Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

China’s Long March 7A rocket failed shortly after launching Monday from the Wenchang spaceport while carrying the ChinaSat-4B communications satellite. Officials said an in-flight anomaly caused the mission to fail, with the cause now under investigation. Experts said the rocket was destroyed at a relatively low altitude, meaning neither the satellite nor debris reached orbit. The failure was the Long March 7A’s first since 2020, … Continue reading China says Long March 7A rocket launch failed after flight anomaly

SpaceX launched another batch of 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit Tuesday from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 rocket’s reusable first stage successfully landed on a SpaceX droneship in the Atlantic Ocean, marking its 18th flight. The mission was SpaceX’s 93rd Falcon 9 launch of the year, with 72 of those missions dedicated to expanding the Starlink network. Starlink already … Continue reading SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida

Astronomers say Pluto’s thin atmosphere appears to be beginning to freeze and collapse as the dwarf planet continues moving farther from the Sun. Researchers studied 10 stellar occultations between 2017 and 2023 and found that Pluto’s atmospheric pressure dropped by about 16% between mid-2021 and 2023. The findings suggest nitrogen in Pluto’s atmosphere is beginning to condense and settle as frost on its extremely cold … Continue reading Pluto’s atmosphere is collapsing as it drifts away from the sun

SpaceX launched its 50th rocket from California’s West Coast this year on Saturday, carrying 24 Starlink satellites into orbit. The Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, and all 24 satellites were successfully deployed. The rocket’s reusable first-stage booster later returned to Earth and landed on a SpaceX droneship in the Pacific Ocean. The milestone highlights SpaceX’s rapidly increasing launch schedule at Vandenberg … Continue reading SpaceX launches 50th rocket from West Coast this year

NASA’s Curiosity rover discovered a large field of honeycomb-like polygonal fractures while exploring Valle Grande, a valley on Mars. The patterns, captured in June 2026, measure about 1.5 to 3 inches across and stretch across the landscape near a steep hill called Miraflores. Scientists were surprised by the discovery and are studying the shapes and chemical data to understand how they formed. Researchers believe temperature … Continue reading Curiosity rover spots mysterious honeycombs on Mars

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched three AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites from Florida, expanding the company’s direct-to-cell internet constellation in low Earth orbit. The launch brings the total number of BlueBird satellites in orbit to 13 as AST SpaceMobile prepares to begin beta services later this year. The new next-generation BlueBird satellites feature larger antennas designed to provide faster internet speeds directly to standard smartphones … Continue reading SpaceX launches 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites on Falcon 9 rocket

Astronomers in Ukraine reported observing more than 20 unidentified objects near the Moon in 2025, claiming some showed unusual movement and brightness patterns. The researchers suggested the objects could represent technologically advanced nonhuman craft, but their study has not been peer-reviewed and lacks independent confirmation. The objects were captured using high-speed telescope cameras, with some appearing as large disc or ring-shaped structures based on light … Continue reading Scientists issue warning after spotting more than 20 giant UFOs racing across the moon

A total solar eclipse will occur over mainland Spain for the first time in more than a century on Aug. 12, creating a rare celestial event. The eclipse will bring daytime darkness as the moon passes between the sun and Earth, with totality lasting up to two minutes and 18 seconds. The eclipse path will cross parts of the Atlantic, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain … Continue reading August’s total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

NASA’s attempt to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has faced setbacks after the robotic spacecraft LINK lost control and began spinning due to equipment failures. The spacecraft suffered problems with its reaction wheels and thruster systems, making precise navigation and a planned capture of Swift more difficult. Katalyst Space is working to stabilize LINK using backup propulsion systems and update its guidance controls. NASA … Continue reading Mission to rescue space telescope may be in jeopardy

A section of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the moon after being left in orbit following a previous lunar mission. The rocket’s upper stage is only days away from impact and is traveling at more than seven times the speed of sound, likely creating a new crater on the lunar surface. Scientists believe the collision could generate a dust cloud … Continue reading SpaceX rocket is about to slam into the moon at 5,400 mph

A U.S.-Russian crew returned to Earth after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev landed safely in Kazakhstan aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft. During their mission, the crew completed 3,856 orbits of Earth and traveled more than 102 million miles. The astronauts handed over control of the space station before departing as … Continue reading NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts return to Earth after 241 days on space station

A two-armed space robot launched on a private mission to extend the lives of aging satellites by attaching fuel-boosting jetpacks in orbit. Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle will spend the next year reaching geosynchronous orbit before servicing three communication satellites beginning in 2027. The jetpacks are designed to give low-fuel satellites several more years of operation, potentially saving companies millions of dollars in replacement costs. … Continue reading Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket on its 13th test flight from its Texas facility, marking the first major test since the company’s recent IPO. The rocket’s booster and upper stage completed controlled splashdowns, while the mission successfully deployed 20 new Starlink V3 satellites into orbit. The larger, more powerful satellites are designed to expand SpaceX’s Starlink network and support future space-based projects. Although the … Continue reading SpaceX launches massive Starship rocket in first test flight since IPO

SpaceX launched a groundbreaking satellite-servicing mission called MRV-MEV on July 21 from Cape Canaveral, carrying a robotic servicing vehicle and three Mission Extension Pods to geostationary orbit. The mission, operated by Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics subsidiary, aims to extend the lives of aging satellites by attaching propulsion and support systems that can add up to eight years of service. The robotic vehicle will use advanced arms … Continue reading SpaceX launches satellite repair drone with 10-foot robotic arms to Earth orbit

NASA’s Artemis III mission is expected to be one of the most complex spaceflights ever attempted, testing key technology needed to return astronauts to the Moon. The mission will send four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft to rendezvous with two commercial lunar landers, SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon. The crew will test docking procedures, spacecraft systems, and equipment needed for future lunar landings. … Continue reading Artemis III will be NASA’s most complicated mission ever

A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024 has been identified as one of the most scientifically valuable meteorites ever recovered. Researchers found that the Hillsborough meteorite contains amino acids, carbon-based compounds, and other building blocks linked to the origins of life. The meteorite was preserved quickly by the homeowner, allowing scientists to study it in nearly untouched condition. Classified as a … Continue reading Meteorite that crashed into New Jersey home contains building blocks of life, astronomers say

Astronomers have found the strongest evidence yet that a rocky planet outside our solar system may have retained an atmosphere. The planet, LHS 1140 b, is the first rocky world in a star’s habitable zone where scientists have detected signs of an atmosphere, a key factor for possible life. Located about 48 light-years away, the super-Earth is larger than Earth and orbits a small red … Continue reading Astronomers discover an atmosphere around an Earth-like planet

Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft conducted a close flyby of asteroid Torifune, a 450-meter-wide near-Earth object about 100 million kilometers from Earth. During the pass, it captured detailed optical and infrared images, revealing differences in surface temperature between sunlit and shadowed regions. The flyby, which was not part of the original mission, was considered risky due to limited knowledge of the asteroid. Hayabusa2 has already achieved major … Continue reading Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe captures remarkable photo of a two-headed asteroid

The sun has released a burst of strong activity, including an X1.1 solar flare and multiple M-class flares, some of which sent coronal mass ejections toward Earth. Space weather forecasters say several of these solar storms could arrive over the next few days, potentially triggering geomagnetic activity strong enough to produce northern lights. Experts describe the sun as highly active, with overlapping eruptions making predictions … Continue reading Sun fires off 10 solar flares in 24 hours, multiple Earth-bound CMEs

A powerful X1.1 solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR4479 on June 30, briefly causing radio blackouts across parts of North America. The burst of energy reached Earth in minutes and triggered R3-level disruptions to high-frequency communications on the planet’s daylight side. The event also launched a coronal mass ejection, though initial analysis suggested most of it would miss Earth. Later forecasts from NOAA indicated … Continue reading Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME

SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Sunday, continuing the expansion of its global broadband internet network. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and successfully deployed the satellites after reaching orbit. The rocket’s first stage completed its 17th flight and landed on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean. The new satellites bring the total … Continue reading SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into Earth orbit on Falcon 9 launch from California

SpaceX launched the first test flight of its secretive Starfall reentry capsule on June 23 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. The company said the mission is designed to test a new spacecraft intended for microgravity research, in-space manufacturing, and potential cargo delivery, but provided few technical details. Much of the flight was kept unusually quiet, with limited livestream coverage and no confirmation … Continue reading SpaceX launches secretive Starfall reentry demo mission

China’s Shenlong reusable space plane has reportedly released an unidentified object while in orbit, according to a private space tracking firm. The vehicle launched on its fourth classified mission in February 2026, but its objectives have not been publicly disclosed. LeoLabs said radar observations and analysis indicate the object was likely deployed from the space plane and later catalogued by the U.S. Space Force. Shenlong … Continue reading China’s space plane appears to have released a mystery object in orbit