Russia successfully launched its Progress 95 spacecraft on April 25 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, sending nearly three tons of supplies toward the International Space Station. The uncrewed cargo ship is carrying food, fuel, and equipment needed to support astronauts living and working in orbit. It is scheduled to automatically dock with the ISS on April 27 as part of a carefully timed orbital approach. The … Continue reading Russia Sends 3 Tons Of Supplies To The ISS

A bright fireball was seen streaking across Utah’s early morning sky on Thursday, surprising drivers and quickly spreading across social media after multiple videos were captured. One driver, Jerry Duckworth, recorded the event on his dashcam after pulling over when he noticed a sudden flash of light he initially mistook for fireworks. Experts from the Clark Planetarium identified the phenomenon as a large, bright meteor, … Continue reading Fireball streaks across Utah sky, surprises early morning drivers

NASA is preparing to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as early as September aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center. Before launch, the spacecraft will undergo final inspections, testing, and fueling inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a highly controlled clean room designed to prevent contamination. The facility has been upgraded with improved air filtration, HVAC systems, and air-shower entry … Continue reading NASA Kennedy Prepares Facility for Roman Space Telescope Arrival

The U.S. Space Force successfully launched its final GPS III satellite, SV10 “Hedy Lamarr,” aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. The mission marked the end of the GPS III generation, which supports the global navigation system used for military and civilian applications. Built by Lockheed Martin, the satellite will undergo orbit-raising and testing before joining the active constellation of GPS spacecraft in … Continue reading SpaceX launches final GPS III satellite for the U.S. Space Force

NASA engineers have shut down the Low-energy Charged Particles experiment aboard Voyager 1 to conserve its limited power supply. The spacecraft, launched in 1977, is now more than 15 billion miles from Earth and is the most distant human-made object in space. Voyager 1 entered interstellar space in 2012 and continues to send back unique data about conditions beyond the solar system. The instrument shutdown is part of … Continue reading NASA shuts down Voyager 1 instrument to keep probe exploring interstellar space

Blue Origin successfully launched its third New Glenn rocket and recovered its reusable first stage in a milestone for the company’s reusability program. However, the rocket’s second stage placed a communications satellite from AST SpaceMobile into a lower-than-intended orbit, making it unusable for its planned service. The satellite, which was meant to provide direct-to-cellphone 4G and 5G coverage, could not maintain operations and will eventually deorbit despite being powered on. … Continue reading Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit

A new image from the European Space Agency’s Mars Express mission shows rapid-looking changes across Mars’s Utopia Planitia region. The scene reveals a stark contrast between light rust-colored sands and darker areas linked to ancient volcanic materials, with comparisons to 1976 NASA images suggesting the dark regions have spread. Scientists believe strong Martian winds are shifting surface dust or exposing older volcanic rock, creating the … Continue reading Mars orbiter watches mysterious wave of darkness spread across red planet’s surface

A rare near-Earth asteroid named Apophis is expected to make an extremely close flyby of Earth on April 13, 2029, becoming bright enough to be visible to the naked eye from some regions. It will pass at a distance of about 20,000 miles, closer than many satellites, making it a once-in-thousands-of-years astronomical event. Scientists will use the encounter to study how Earth’s gravity affects the … Continue reading ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid Apophis will blaze across the sky in 2029

The U.S. Department of Defense is facing criticism for missing an April 14, 2026 deadline to release requested Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) videos. U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna had demanded the release of 46 military-recorded clips, some allegedly showing unidentified objects near war zones, bases, and sensitive airspace. Lawmakers argue the footage could help assess potential national security risks, while supporters say it is essential … Continue reading Pentagon accused of ‘cover-up’ after failing to release UFO videos by deadline

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft S.S. Steven R. Nagel has successfully arrived at the International Space Station after being captured by the station’s robotic arm on April 13. The spacecraft, launched on a Falcon 9 rocket, delivered about 11,000 pounds of supplies and scientific equipment for the Expedition 74 crew. Its cargo includes experiments in quantum science, stem cell research, gut microbiome studies, and space weather monitoring. Astronauts aboard the International Space … Continue reading Huge Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station

The crew of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has returned safely to Earth after a 10-day journey around the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission since the Apollo program era. Astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch were seen smiling and celebrating after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean and being recovered by Navy teams. The Orion (spacecraft) capsule endured extreme reentry conditions before safely landing, followed by a multi-step extraction process involving boats and helicopters. The … Continue reading Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence that the universe’s first “Population III” stars may have been observed for the first time. The potential discovery comes from light detected around a small companion object near a galaxy that formed just 400 million years after the Big Bang. The signals show extremely low levels of heavy elements and strong helium emissions, matching … Continue reading Traces Of The First Stars May Have Been Discovered

The Artemis II mission astronauts are preparing to return to Earth after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, calling it part of a “golden age of space travel.” The crew said the mission demonstrated what international cooperation and shared goals can achieve, and they hope it inspires younger generations. NASA officials and mission leaders emphasized the extreme precision and complex coordination required for the capsule’s high-speed re-entry and ocean … Continue reading Artemis II crew hails ‘golden age of space travel’ as they prepare for return

SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on April 11 to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. The mission, known as NG-24, will carry a Cygnus XL spacecraft loaded with about 11,000 pounds of cargo for astronauts aboard the station. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41 a.m., with a backup window available the following day if needed due to weather or timing constraints. The launch must occur on time … Continue reading SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral to deliver cargo to ISS

People across the Philadelphia region reported seeing a bright fireball in the sky on Tuesday afternoon, prompting widespread attention. The American Meteor Society received multiple reports of the event occurring at roughly the same time. NASA later confirmed that the fireball was a meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere. It was first observed about 48 miles above the Atlantic Ocean, then traveled over Long Island at around … Continue reading NASA confirms fireball seen over Philly region skies was a meteor on Tuesday

The Artemis II astronauts set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth and became the first crew to observe parts of the moon’s far side. During the mission, they spotted unnamed lunar craters and informally proposed names, including “Integrity” for their spacecraft and “Carroll” in honor of commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife. The emotional moment, shared with mission control, included … Continue reading Astronauts suggest naming a moon crater ‘Carroll’ after their commander’s late wife

Artemis 2 completed a historic lunar flyby, looping around the far side of the Moon and giving its four astronauts views never seen by humans before. The mission marked the first time astronauts traveled beyond low Earth orbit since the Apollo era, and it set a new distance record by going farther from Earth than any previous crew. During the journey, the crew also observed … Continue reading Artemis 2 astronauts fly around the moon in record-breaking lunar loop by NASA

Jared Isaacman said that the possibility of alien life is an important consideration in NASA’s mission planning, as the agency works to explore fundamental questions about the universe. He emphasized that NASA’s goals include searching for signs of life beyond Earth, citing the vast number of galaxies and star systems as reasons to believe such discoveries are possible, even though he has not encountered any … Continue reading NASA Chief: Odds Are ‘Pretty High’ That Aliens Are Real

The Orion spacecraft carrying the Artemis II mission astronauts has entered the moon’s sphere of gravitational influence, marking the first time in over 50 years that humans have reached this region. The crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen—celebrated the milestone while traveling toward a planned lunar flyby. During the mission, they conducted spacecraft checks, spacewalk suit tests, and … Continue reading A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’

China’s attempt to compete with SpaceX faced a setback when the Tianlong 3 rocket failed during a launch attempt, according to reports. The rocket, developed by Space Pioneer, experienced a flight anomaly shortly after liftoff from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, and the cause is still under investigation. Designed as China’s counterpart to the Falcon 9, the reusable rocket is intended to support large satellite … Continue reading China’s Answer To SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Explodes Mid-Air

A newly studied exoplanet, TOI-5205 b, orbiting a small red dwarf star has shown an atmospheric composition that challenges current theories of planet formation. Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists detected gases like methane and hydrogen sulfide but found a surprising lack of heavier elements in its atmosphere. This is unusual because gas giants are typically expected to have atmospheres enriched with … Continue reading Astronomers Just Found a “Forbidden” Giant Planet Orbiting a Tiny Star

NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully fired its engines and left Earth orbit, marking the first time humans have done so since the Apollo 17. The crew—three Americans from the United States and one astronaut from Canada—are now on a trajectory toward a lunar fly-by, traveling nearly 250,000 miles from Earth. The translunar injection burn occurred about 25 hours after liftoff and was reported to be flawless. Astronauts described the … Continue reading Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II mission launched astronauts into space for the first time in nearly 54 years, marking a major step in the agency’s lunar exploration program. The spacecraft is currently orbiting Earth and will soon begin its journey toward the moon, with a planned flyby rather than a landing. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S. and Canada, who are testing systems, conducting health … Continue reading Nasa’s Artemis II rocket lifts off for historic moon mission

A SpaceX Starlink satellite experienced an anomaly in orbit, losing communication while circling about 347 miles above Earth. The incident occurred as a solar flare drew attention from NASA officials, though it did not pose a risk to the International Space Station or its crew. SpaceX and Starlink teams are investigating the cause and plan to implement any necessary fixes. Despite the event, officials confirmed … Continue reading Starlink loses contact with satellite above Earth

SpaceX launched its Transporter-16 rideshare mission from California, carrying 119 payloads into sun-synchronous orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully deployed satellites and related payloads, including hosted payloads and orbital transfer vehicles. The mission included a variety of customers, from Earth-imaging and communications companies to new demonstration spacecraft like K2 Space’s Gravitas. Several orbital transfer vehicles were also deployed, though industry experts noted limited demand for such services due … Continue reading SpaceX launches Transporter-16 rideshare mission