A strong M5.7 solar flare erupted from the sun on May 10, producing a coronal mass ejection that may graze Earth later this week. The eruption came from sunspot region AR4436, which is rotating into a more direct position toward Earth, increasing the likelihood of future impacts. While most of the solar material is expected to miss Earth, forecasters say a small portion could arrive … Continue reading Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection

Astronomers using the uGMRT and MeerKAT radio telescopes have studied the galaxy cluster RXCJ0232–4420 and found it hosts a giant radio halo extending over 3.3 million light years. The cluster, first discovered in 2002, contains two central bright galaxies and shows both diffuse radio emission and a large radio relic structure. The observations revealed relatively uniform spectral properties, suggesting charged particles are being re-accelerated throughout … Continue reading Radio telescopes confirm 3.3-million-light-year halo in unusually quiet galaxy cluster

Rocket Lab announced it has secured new Pentagon-related defense work tied to the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and expanded U.S. efforts in hypersonic weapons testing. The company, which operates in the United States and New Zealand, is working with defense contractor Raytheon to develop technologies for a Space Force program focused on space-based missile interceptors. The initiative aims to create an orbital defense system capable of countering ballistic, … Continue reading Rocket Lab joins Raytheon on space interceptor program for Golden Dome

Several influential pastors, including evangelist Perry Stone, claim they were told by U.S. intelligence-linked figures to prepare Christian communities for upcoming government releases about UFOs and possible extraterrestrial life. Stone and others allege the information may include reports, videos, and claims about non-human technology that could challenge traditional biblical interpretations of creation. Reported attendees, including Bishop Alan DiDio and podcaster Tony Merkel, said the discussions … Continue reading Religious leaders told ‘prepare now’ for UFO disclosure to unleash Bible-changing revelations

A new study suggests that a small icy object beyond Pluto, known as (612533) 2002 XV93, may have a very thin atmosphere despite its tiny size. Researchers observed it in 2024 as it passed in front of a distant star, briefly dimming the light and indicating the presence of gas. The atmosphere is estimated to be far thinner than Pluto’s and possibly composed of methane, … Continue reading Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A large asteroid named Apophis, about the size of the Eiffel Tower, will pass extremely close to Earth on April 13, 2029, but scientists say it poses no risk of impact. NASA estimates it will come within about 20,000 miles of Earth, closer than some satellites, and has ruled out any collision risk for at least the next 100 years. First discovered in 2004, the … Continue reading Asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says

New research suggests a hidden ancient dwarf galaxy, dubbed “Loki,” may be buried within the Milky Way. Astronomers believe it was absorbed billions of years ago as our galaxy grew, based on chemical traces found in a group of 20 metal-poor stars in the galactic plane. These stars show evidence of early cosmic explosions like supernovas and neutron star mergers, but lack signs of white … Continue reading Scientists Say There’s Something Huge Buried Inside Our Galaxy

Foxconn has launched two second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites, PEARL-1A and PEARL-1B, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. The satellites successfully reached their intended orbits and are expected to operate for about five years. They will be used mainly to test and validate communication and space science payload technologies. The launch marks an expansion of Foxconn’s efforts beyond electronics manufacturing into space technology, Reuters … Continue reading Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

The US-China space competition is expected to intensify as the International Space Station prepares for retirement in 2030 and the U.S. has yet to finalize its replacement. China already operates its Tiangong space station in low Earth orbit and is planning a major expansion. The station is set to evolve from a T-shaped to a cross-shaped structure, eventually growing into a six-module system. This upgrade … Continue reading China reveals 198-ton ‘six-module’ plan for Tiangong space station

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launched from Florida carrying the third ViaSat broadband satellite into orbit. The rocket’s two side boosters successfully returned and landed after helping lift the payload, while the core stage was expended as planned. The mission aims to place the satellite into geosynchronous orbit to deliver high-speed internet coverage over the Asia-Pacific region. The new satellite is part of ViaSat’s global network of … Continue reading SpaceX launches high-power ViaSat internet satellite

A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to crash into the Moon on August 5, according to astronomer Bill Gray of Project Pluto. The object, tracked since its 2025 launch, gradually shifted orbit and is now on course for a near-side lunar impact. It originally helped launch Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar mission and Japan’s HAKUTO-R M2 lander, though the latter was lost during … Continue reading SpaceX rocket debris could slam into the moon

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket successfully launched 29 Amazon internet satellites into low Earth orbit on Monday night from Cape Canaveral. The mission, called Amazon Leo 6, marked the sixth Atlas V launch supporting Amazon’s growing broadband constellation, formerly known as Project Kuiper. The launch tied the rocket’s record for heaviest payload, matching a previous mission that also carried 29 satellites. Amazon plans a … Continue reading Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites

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