Chinese astronauts from the Shenzhou 20 mission conducted a 6.5-hour spacewalk on Aug. 15 to add debris shielding and maintain equipment on the Tiangong space station. Taikonauts Chen Dong and Wang Jie carried out the extravehicular activities, assisted by Chen Zhongrui inside. This was Dong’s sixth spacewalk, the most by any Chinese astronaut. The crew, more than halfway through their six-month stay, has also conducted … Continue reading Chinese astronauts beef up Tiangong space station’s debris shield during spacewalk

During Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kremlin-backed hackers hijacked a satellite broadcasting to Ukraine, replacing normal programming with parade footage to intimidate viewers. Experts warn that satellites are critical to communications, navigation, and military operations, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks. U.S. officials revealed Russia is developing a nuclear, space-based weapon capable of destroying satellites in low-Earth orbit, a move that could disrupt global systems and spark … Continue reading Hijacked satellites and orbiting weapons: Space is new battlefield

On August 20, 2025, Russia will launch the Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite on a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying 75 mice, over 1,000 fruit flies, and other biological specimens for a 30-day space mission. The goal is to study the effects of microgravity and space radiation on living organisms, with mice divided into three groups for comparison: Earth-based, simulated flight, and orbiting. The mission … Continue reading Russia Set to Launch “Noah’s Ark” Mission to space

Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified 300 unusually bright objects in the early universe, possibly early galaxies that shine far brighter than current models predict. Detected through the “dropout” technique, these objects appear extremely distant, showing the cosmos as it was over 13 billion years ago. If confirmed, they could challenge existing theories of how quickly the first stars and galaxies formed, … Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope uncovers 300 mysteriously luminous objects

SpaceX launched 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday from Cape Canaveral, using Falcon 9 booster B1085 on its 10th flight. Liftoff occurred at 8:29 a.m. EDT, and the booster successfully landed on the droneship Just Read the Instructions. This mission brings SpaceX’s 2025 Starlink launches to 1,762 satellites across 71 Falcon 9 flights, Spaceflight Now has reported. Meanwhile, the U.S. Space … Continue reading SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket

Astronomers have imaged a distant blazar, PKS 1424+240—nicknamed the “Eye of Sauron”—whose supermassive black hole shoots a jet of plasma and cosmic radiation directly toward Earth from 7.4 billion light-years away. Despite its brightness, the blazar poses no danger. Observations revealed it emits massive amounts of gamma rays and neutrinos, yet its jets appear slower than expected due to an optical illusion caused by their … Continue reading Astronomers in Awe of Terrifying “Eye of Sauron” That’s Pointed Straight at Earth

The Space Force and United Launch Alliance successfully launched the experimental NTS-3 satellite from Cape Canaveral, marking the first national security flight of ULA’s Vulcan rocket. Built by L3Harris for the Air Force Research Lab and Space Systems Command, NTS-3 will test new positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies that could enhance future GPS satellites, ground systems, and user equipment. Originally scheduled for 2022, the … Continue reading Space Force launches satellite to explore new GPS technology

A bright meteor lit up the night sky over Victoria, Australia, on Sunday, producing a loud sonic boom that rattled homes in Ballarat and Bendigo. Experts believe fragments likely reached the ground, with a possible fall site northeast of Maryborough. The event, unrelated to the Perseids meteor shower, was confirmed by astronomers to be a meteor rather than space debris, the Independent has reported. Written … Continue reading Meteor explodes in fireball and sonic boom over Australia

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 — Kirill Peskov (Roscosmos), Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain (NASA), and Takuya Onishi (JAXA) — returned to Earth on Aug. 9, 2025, after seven months aboard the ISS. The crew conducted extensive research on plant growth, space radiation effects, and microgravity’s impact on human biology, advancing technologies for future Moon and Mars missions, NASA has reported. McClain and Ayers also performed a … Continue reading NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Splashes Down in Pacific Ocean

A meteorite that crashed through a Georgia homeowner’s roof in June has been dated to 4.56 billion years old—about 20 million years older than Earth, according to University of Georgia scientist Scott Harris. The fireball was seen across Georgia and South Carolina, and the meteorite fragments, recovered near Atlanta, belong to a group of asteroids from the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. Scientists plan … Continue reading Meteorite that ripped through Georgia homeowner’s roof is 20 million years older than Earth

A new image from the Hubble Telescope offers the clearest view yet of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which is speeding through our solar system at 130,000 mph. The comet, first spotted on July 1, shows a teardrop-shaped dust tail streaming from its icy nucleus, estimated to be between 1,000 feet and 3.5 miles wide. Multiple telescopes, including James Webb and Keck Observatory, are studying the comet’s … Continue reading Image reveals unprecedented view of the third interstellar object observed passing through our solar system

Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a gas giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, part of the closest star system to the Sun at just 4 light-years away. While Proxima Centauri, the system’s red dwarf, has three confirmed planets, planets around Alpha Centauri A and B have been harder to detect. If confirmed, this gas giant would be the … Continue reading NASA’s Webb Finds New Evidence for Planet Around Closest Solar Twin

The US intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, has confirmed her belief in aliens and UFOs but says she cannot share classified information yet, promising to reveal the truth when possible. She spoke amid growing public interest and recent Pentagon disclosures of UFO footage, including mysterious “metal orb” objects captured by US military drones. Former officials, like whistleblower Luis Elizondo, claim the US possesses unexplained advanced technologies. … Continue reading Gabbard vows to ‘share the truth’ on UFOs

NASA plans to fast-track building a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 to support a permanent human base, amid growing competition from China and Russia. The initiative, backed by acting NASA head Sean Duffy, aims to secure U.S. leadership in lunar exploration and national security. However, the project faces challenges, including recent steep budget cuts, technical hurdles, and concerns about political motivations overshadowing scientific … Continue reading Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030

SpaceX launched 28 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit early on August 4 from Florida, marking its 96th Falcon 9 mission of the year. The rocket’s first stage, flying for the 21st time, successfully landed on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions. The Starlink constellation now includes over 8,000 satellites, with more launches planned as the network continues to expand, Space.com has reported. Written by … Continue reading SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Florida, lands rocket at sea

On July 23, 2025, NASA released nine stunning new images from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, offering an unprecedented look at high-energy cosmic phenomena like black holes, supernova remnants, and hot gas clouds. Unlike Hubble and JWST, which capture visible and infrared light, Chandra detects X-rays emitted from the universe’s most extreme environments. These vivid images, often shown in pink and purple, help scientists better understand … Continue reading NASA’s Chandra Telescope Reveals Stunning X-ray Views of Black Holes and Star Clusters

A persistent air leak on the International Space Station (ISS) continues despite years of repair efforts. Originally traced in 2019 to the Russian Zvezda module, the leak has gradually worsened, with air loss doubling over six years. Though recent fixes have reduced the leak, it remains unresolved. NASA and Roscosmos still disagree on the root cause. While sealing attempts offered brief hope, long-term data shows … Continue reading The Space Station’s Russian Segment Won’t Stop Leaking Air

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission launched Friday at 11:43 a.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a long-duration science expedition. Aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft are NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA’s Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos’ Oleg Platonov. Docking with the ISS is scheduled for early Saturday morning. The mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Crew … Continue reading Crew-11 launches to ISS

Scientists are studying a newly discovered space object, comet 3I/ATLAS, but Harvard’s Professor Avi Loeb suggests it might be of alien origin. While most see it as a comet, Loeb points to its unusual path near Venus, Mars, and Jupiter, and believes it could be intelligently controlled. He urges caution and proposes assessing its risk on a scale from natural comet (0) to a technologically … Continue reading Harvard scientist believes interstellar comet could be alien craft

Australia achieved a major milestone with its first homegrown orbital rocket launch attempt on July 29, as Gilmour Space launched its Eris-1 rocket from Queensland’s Bowen Orbital Spaceport. The rocket lifted off but veered sideways and crashed just 14 seconds later. Despite the failure, Gilmour Space called it a significant step, collecting valuable data to improve future missions. This marked the first orbital launch attempt … Continue reading Australia’s 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space’s Eris, fails on historic debut launch

Firefly Aerospace secured a $176.7 million NASA contract to deliver five payloads to the Moon’s South Pole in 2029 via its Elytra Dark orbital vehicle and Blue Ghost lunar lander. The mission, Blue Ghost 4, will deploy two rovers and three instruments to study lunar resources, radiation, and thermal conditions, supporting future human exploration. This marks NASA’s continued shift toward partnering with private companies to … Continue reading Firefly Aerospace wins fourth lunar lander award

Asteroid 2024 YR4, about the size of a 15-story building, has a small chance of hitting the Moon in 2032. If it does, it could create the largest lunar crater in 5,000 years and eject debris into space, threatening satellites in low-Earth orbit and possibly causing a meteor shower on Earth. The debris could damage hundreds or thousands of satellites and pose serious risks to … Continue reading Massive asteroid on potential impact path with the Moon may trigger meteor shower on earth

The Lunar Surface Electromagnetics Experiment (LuSEE-Night) is set to become the first radio telescope on the Moon’s far side, aiming to detect low-frequency signals free from Earth’s radio interference. A collaboration between NASA, the Department of Energy’s Brookhaven Lab, and other institutions, the mission will target the elusive 21-cm hydrogen line to study the Cosmic Dark Ages—an early period before stars and galaxies formed. Equipped … Continue reading First Lunar Radio Telescope on the Moon’s Far Side Will Revolutionize Space Science

The U.S. Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is set to launch its eighth mission no earlier than August 21 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center. Built by Boeing, the uncrewed, shuttle-shaped spacecraft has completed increasingly long missions since its 2010 debut. One of the two active X-37Bs recently returned from a 434-day flight, while the other spent a record 908 days … Continue reading A secretive space plane is set to launch and test quantum navigation technology

Nearly 4,000 NASA employees—over 20% of its workforce—have applied to leave the agency through a Trump-era deferred resignation program aimed at cutting federal staff. If all are approved, NASA’s civil servant workforce would shrink from 18,000 to around 14,000. The downsizing comes amid proposed budget cuts of 25% for 2026 and ongoing leadership turmoil, including the withdrawn nomination of billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA … Continue reading More than 20% of NASA’s workforce requests to leave agency