Japanese company ispace is set to attempt a historic moon landing on Thursday, June 5, at 3:24 p.m. EDT. Its Resilience lunar lander will try to touch down in the moon’s Mare Frigoris region. A successful landing would mark a major achievement for Japan and commercial spaceflight, following ispace’s failed attempt in 2023. If successful, Resilience will deploy a small rover named Tenacious and conduct … Continue reading Private Japanese spacecraft aims to land in the moon’s ‘Sea of Cold’ this week

SpaceX launched 27 more Starlink satellites on May 31, expanding its broadband internet constellation. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California, with its first stage successfully landing on the droneship “Of Course I Still Love You” — marking its 25th mission. SpaceX’s founder Elon Musk emphasized Starlink’s role in funding future missions to Mars, with over 7,600 active satellites … Continue reading SpaceX adds 27 Starlink satellites to constellation after successful launch from California

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious object in the Milky Way that emits X-rays and radio waves in a repeating 44-minute cycle during periods of intense activity. Located 15,000 light-years away in a star-rich region, the object—dubbed ASKAP J1832−091—could be a highly magnetized neutron or white dwarf star, or possibly something entirely new. Spotted by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory while observing a supernova remnant, this marks … Continue reading Astronomers say new celestial object in our Milky Way galaxy producing radio waves

SpaceX is set to launch the U.S. military’s GPS III SV-08 satellite from Cape Canaveral on May 30, marking the second consecutive GPS satellite switch from United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon 9. The GPS III satellites offer advanced anti-jamming capabilities critical for national security, as threats to GPS signals from nation-states and commercial sources grow. The Space Force and Lockheed Martin expedited … Continue reading SpaceX to launch another GPS III satellite in record turnaround 

China has launched the Tianwen-2 probe on a mission to return samples from the asteroid 2016HO3 near Mars and explore the main-belt comet 311P. The spacecraft, launched aboard a Long March 3-B rocket, aims to collect samples and return them to Earth in about two years. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) described the mission as a major step in China’s interplanetary exploration, expected to … Continue reading China launches spacecraft it says will collect samples from asteroid near Mars

Using 20 years of data from the Hubble Space Telescope, researchers have gained new insights into Uranus’ atmosphere. The planet is mostly hydrogen and helium, with traces of methane, which gives it a pale blue-green color. Uranus is unique due to its tilted axis, causing extreme seasonal changes that last about 42 years each. The team observed its south pole darkening as it moved into … Continue reading A New Study Reveals the Makeup of Uranus’ Atmosphere

A new study suggests that a hidden population of asteroids, known as “Venus co-orbitals,” could pose a threat to Earth. These asteroids share Venus’ orbit around the Sun but are hard to detect from Earth due to the Sun’s glare. Researchers, led by Valerio Carruba of the University of São Paulo, created simulations showing that these objects may have chaotic orbits capable of close encounters … Continue reading Venus Harbors Secret Asteroids That Could Threaten Earth, Study Warns

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 27, sending the first batch of a new Starlink group into low Earth orbit. The mission, Starlink 17-1, marked the 13th launch for booster B1082, which landed safely on a drone ship after flight. This launch was SpaceX’s 63rd Falcon 9 mission of 2025, Space.com has reported. Later in the day, SpaceX … Continue reading SpaceX launches fresh group of Starlink satellites from foggy Vandenberg Space Force Bas

Scientists in Mexico are examining a mysterious metal orb recovered in Colombia, sparking UFO interest. The sphere, filmed floating before crashing near Buga in March, has decorative etchings and reportedly no visible welds. Researcher Jose Luis Velazquez said X-rays show it has three layers of varying densities. However, physicist Julia Mossbridge dismissed alien origin theories, suggesting it may be an art project, The Hill has … Continue reading Mysterious sphere in Colombia sparks UFO talk

Astronomers have, for the first time, observed two galaxies in a “cosmic joust,” where one galaxy’s quasar-powered beams of radiation are dispersing gas clouds in its neighbor. Located 11 billion light-years away, this galactic clash is causing the “victim” galaxy’s ability to form new stars to weaken. The discovery, made with telescopes like the Very Large Telescope (VLT) and ALMA, confirms that quasars can disrupt … Continue reading Galaxies battle in ‘cosmic joust’ witnessed by astronomers for the first time

A new study of Hawaiian volcanic rocks reveals Earth’s core is leaking precious metals like gold and ruthenium into the surface. These metals, once thought trapped in the core, were found in high concentrations in basalt from Hawaii. The findings, published in Nature, suggest volcanic eruptions may bring core material to the surface, reshaping our understanding of the planet’s inner dynamics, the Independent has reported. Written … Continue reading Scientists stunned to find Earth’s core leaking gold and other precious metals

A loud boom startled Southern California residents on Saturday night as SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft reentered Earth’s atmosphere, splashing down off Oceanside around 10:44 p.m. The unpiloted Dragon had delivered 6,700 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station after launching from Florida on April 21. The spacecraft’s return marked SpaceX’s 32nd Commercial Resupply Services mission, KTLA 5 has reported. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading SpaceX spacecraft returns to Earth, sends sonic boom across Southern California

Former President Donald Trump has announced a $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense project, aiming to create a next-generation shield over the U.S. using space-based interceptors to defend against hypersonic and advanced aerial threats. The system would take about three years to develop, though experts warn the true cost could exceed $500 billion. Led by U.S. Space Force General Michael Guetlein, the project has drawn … Continue reading Space Force general to lead Trump’s Golden Dome space defense program

A brand-new SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Tuesday night (May 20) from Cape Canaveral. This marked the first flight and landing for the rocket’s first stage, which touched down on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions. The mission, delayed by a day due to an aborted launch, was SpaceX’s 60th Falcon 9 flight and 43rd Starlink … Continue reading SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit on brand-new Falcon 9 rocket

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to return to Earth on Friday, carrying nearly 6,700 pounds of scientific experiments, equipment, and supplies from the International Space Station. NASA scheduled its departure for 12:05 p.m. EDT on Thursday, with splashdown off the California coast. Returning experiments include studies on space-exposed materials, radiation shielding, and Astrobee robots that demonstrated the ability to grasp and move objects in … Continue reading SpaceX Dragon to depart ISS with scientific research samples

Scientists are urging NASA to quickly repurpose its twin Janus smallsats to study the asteroid Apophis before its close approach to Earth in April 2029. Originally built for asteroid flybys, the Janus mission was canceled and the spacecraft were placed in storage. Researchers now recommend using them for a pre-flyby mission to Apophis, following discussions at the recent Apophis T-4 Years Workshop, Space News has … Continue reading Scientists urge NASA to act on Apophis mission concept

Astronomers are warning of increased solar storms in the coming days as a highly active sunspot region rotates to face Earth. NASA recently recorded 2025’s strongest solar flare so far—an X2.7-class eruption—which caused brief radio blackouts in the Middle East. More flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from this region could disrupt radio signals, power grids, navigation systems, and pose risks to satellites and astronauts. … Continue reading Nasa warns of huge solar flares causing blackouts on Earth

Earlier this year, NASA faced a critical decision that could have ended Voyager 1’s mission. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 relies on roll thrusters to keep its antenna aimed at Earth. After years of using backup thrusters due to primary failure, engineers feared both systems might fail as residue built up in the fuel lines. With the only ground antenna capable of contacting Voyager 1 … Continue reading A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA’s PUNCH mission captured a stunning photo of the moon against a dark sky while testing its instruments. Launched in March, PUNCH is a group of four small satellites studying the solar wind—the charged particles from the sun that cause space weather affecting Earth. Using an “occulter” to block the sun’s bright light, PUNCH reveals the sun’s corona and plasma structures that help scientists understand … Continue reading NASA spacecraft snaps eerie image of eclipsed sun with an extra moon overhead

A new bacterial strain, niallia tiangongensis, was discovered aboard China’s Tiangong space station. This microbe shows strong resistance to oxidative stress and radiation damage, helping it survive extreme space conditions. The finding, part of China’s CHAMP program, could lead to better microbial control on spacecraft and offer sustainable ways to convert waste into useful resources for space and Earth applications, NDTV has reported. Written by B.C. … Continue reading New strain of bacteria found on China’s Tiangong space station

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first evidence of cloud formation in the northern hemisphere of Saturn’s moon Titan, revealing dynamic weather similar to Earth. Observed in 2022 and 2023 with help from Hawaii’s Keck Observatory, the data showed cloud convection and also identified a key organic molecule, the methyl radical, linked to Titan’s methane-based chemistry. These findings, published in Nature Astronomy, build on … Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope captures ghostly images of clouds on Saturn’s largest moon Titan

A House hearing on NASA’s efforts to defend against asteroid impacts shifted focus to concerns over proposed budget cuts to the agency. While bipartisan support remained strong for the planetary defense program—including the Near Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission—Democrats warned that broader cuts in the White House’s 2026 proposal could harm NASA’s science initiatives and partnerships. Officials, including NASA’s Nicky Fox, said they have little … Continue reading House hearing on asteroid threats also takes up budget threats

A massive solar filament stretching nearly 600,000 miles erupted on May 12-13, unleashing a dramatic coronal mass ejection (CME) across the sun’s northern hemisphere. Though visually striking, the eruption is not expected to impact Earth. Aurora watchers described the blast as one of the largest recent filament eruptions, but preliminary models show the CME is heading north and will miss our planet, Space.com has reported. … Continue reading Sun unleashes 600,000-mile-long eruption in fiery outburst

SpaceX set a new rocket reuse record as a Falcon 9 booster completed its 28th launch on May 13, carrying 28 Starlink satellites from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The booster, B1067, landed successfully on a drone ship just eight minutes after liftoff. This mission followed another Falcon 9 launch just hours earlier from California, underscoring SpaceX’s rapid launch pace, Space.com has reported. The Starlink network … Continue reading SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit

China has announced an ambitious mission to sample Venus’s harsh atmosphere between 2028 and 2035, aiming to search for signs of microbial life and study the planet’s toxic clouds, extreme heat, and geological history. Led by top Chinese space agencies, the mission will use two spacecraft—one to orbit Venus and another to dive into its atmosphere to collect gas and particle samples. The effort could … Continue reading China Has A Plan to Collect a Sample from Venus’s Killer Atmosphere