The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, only the third object ever observed entering our solar system from outside it, may be nearly 12 billion years old—far older than the Sun. New data from powerful telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope, show it has a chemical composition unlike any known solar system object, including unusually high levels of heavy water. Scientists believe it likely formed in an … Continue reading Interstellar comet may be oldest object seen in our solar system, scientists say

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for final testing ahead of its planned launch later this summer on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The telescope was transported from Goddard Space Flight Center and will undergo assembly, cleaning, and prelaunch checks in specialized facilities at KSC. Engineers will test its systems, including solar panels and thermal controls, and … Continue reading NASA’s Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida ahead of launch this summer

SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Sunday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellites were successfully deployed about an hour after liftoff, expanding the Starlink internet constellation. The rocket’s first stage completed its 33rd flight by landing on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean, nearing SpaceX’s reuse record. The Starlink network now includes more than 10,600 … Continue reading SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered an unusual “salt cloud” atmosphere on a distant object known as the Pink Planet (GJ504b). The object, located about 57 light-years from Earth, is a planetary-mass companion that could be either a giant exoplanet or a small brown dwarf. Researchers say its relatively cool temperature for a gas giant—about 550°F—likely allows salts to form clouds, a … Continue reading “Pink Planet” is surrounded by salty clouds, researchers using Webb telescope find

An Ariane 6 rocket launched from French Guiana on June 17 carrying a record-breaking payload of 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites. The mission marked the heaviest load ever launched by an Ariane vehicle and the largest satellite stack flown for Amazon’s growing low Earth orbit internet constellation. Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, aims to deploy more than 3,200 satellites in competition with SpaceX’s … Continue reading European rocket launches record-breaking mission with Amazon internet satellites

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit on Monday using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission successfully deployed the satellites about an hour after liftoff, and the rocket’s first stage landed safely on a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean. The launch expanded the Starlink network to more than 10,000 active satellites, which provide global broadband internet and … Continue reading SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st launch as a public company

A bright fireball was seen streaking across the night sky over multiple U.S. states, including Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Texas. The American Meteor Society reported that the event occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. CDT on Sunday and generated sightings from at least 15 states across the Midwest and South. Witnesses described the object breaking apart before it disappeared from view. Experts believe the … Continue reading Fireball lights the night sky over 15 U.S. states

Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory may have discovered a new supernova remnant near the center of the Milky Way, close to the supermassive black hole. The suspected remnant appears as a bright “blob” of X-ray emission about 26,000 light-years from Earth within a dense, active region filled with gas, magnetic fields, and young stars. If confirmed, it would be one of the closest known … Continue reading NASA’s Chandra discovers possible supernova remnant in galactic center

NASA has announced the international four-person crew for its upcoming Artemis mission, a key test flight ahead of future human lunar landings. The mission will be commanded by veteran astronaut Randy Bresnik, with European astronaut Luca Parmitano as pilot, and NASA astronauts Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas serving as mission specialists. Artemis III will focus on testing the Orion spacecraft’s ability to rendezvous and dock … Continue reading NASA names 4 astronauts on the ‘highly complex’ Artemis III lunar training mission

Scientists led by Brian Walsh at Boston University have proposed a system called “StormWall” to actively strengthen Earth’s magnetosphere against severe solar storms. The idea involves deploying a fleet of satellites that would release ionized materials to create a temporary plasma barrier at the edge of Earth’s magnetic field. This artificial shield is designed to reduce the impact of geomagnetic storms by disrupting magnetic reconnection, … Continue reading Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth’s magnetic field to protect from Solar Flares

A meteorite found in the Sahara Desert, known as NWA 12774, has provided evidence of a previously unknown ancient protoplanet that may have existed early in the solar system’s history. Scientists say the rock, classified as an angrite, contains unusual chemical features suggesting it formed under extremely high pressure in a large planetary body rather than a small asteroid. Analysis indicates the parent world could … Continue reading Meteorite found in Sahara desert may be 1st evidence of lost solar system world

Italian fashion house Prada and Axiom Space have unveiled a jointly developed next-generation lunar spacesuit inner layer for NASA’s Artemis IV mission, planned for early 2028. The garment, called a liquid cooling and ventilation system, is designed to regulate temperature, support breathing, and help astronauts endure long spacewalks on the Moon. It will be worn beneath the main protective suit and uses circulating water tubes … Continue reading NASA astronauts could soon wear Prada as luxury label unveils new gear for Artemis IV

NASA has ended its attempts to recover the $582 million MAVEN spacecraft after it unexpectedly stopped communicating with Earth following a routine pass behind Mars in December 2025. The probe had been functioning normally until contact was lost, and repeated efforts to reset and reconnect it were unsuccessful. Engineers later detected signs the spacecraft may have begun spinning uncontrollably, which likely drained its power and prevented communication. Launched … Continue reading NASA declares end of mission for long-lasting Mars orbiter

Three solar flares erupted from the Sun within a 24-hour period this week and are expected to combine as they move toward Earth, scientists said. The flares, including a powerful X1.0-class eruption, could trigger a geomagnetic storm that may disrupt satellites, communications, and power systems. Forecasters say there is a high chance the storm will be “strong” or “severe,” though its exact impact remains uncertain. The event could … Continue reading Sun erupts with 3 huge solar flares

A meteor about 1 meter wide entered Earth’s atmosphere over the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border on Saturday afternoon, according to NASA and the American Meteor Society. It traveled at extremely high speed and likely broke apart about 40 miles above the ground, producing a bright fireball and powerful sonic booms. Reports of loud double booms and shaking buildings came from multiple states, ranging from Massachusetts to … Continue reading Meteor over Massachusetts prompts reports of booms across US and Canada

The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build a satellite constellation designed to track airborne threats such as aircraft, missiles, and hypersonic weapons from space. The Air Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) program aims to shift key battlefield surveillance functions from aircraft to satellites, providing broader global coverage and greater resilience against advanced enemy defenses. The system is expected to be deployed … Continue reading Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test at Cape Canaveral, briefly lighting up the sky and shaking nearby homes, though no injuries were reported. The company said it is investigating the cause of the failure, which comes after previous issues with the rocket’s early flights. The vehicle was intended for an upcoming satellite launch and plays a key role in Blue … Continue reading Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a low Earth orbit satellite network designed to function as a military “internet in space.” The system, called the Space Data Network Backbone, will use SpaceX’s Starshield satellites to rapidly relay sensitive military data between spacecraft, sensors, and command systems. It is intended to serve as a core communications layer for future military operations, … Continue reading SpaceX wins $2.29 billion Space Force contract for military data network

NASA is accelerating plans for a permanent lunar base by awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to U.S. companies for landers, rovers, and drones. Blue Origin will supply landers for lunar vehicles, while companies like Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, and Firefly Aerospacewill build and deliver rovers and drones for use near the moon’s south pole. The equipment is expected to arrive ahead of NASA’s Artemis III mission, which … Continue reading NASA’s moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket early Monday from Cape Canaveral, kicking off Memorial Day on Florida’s Space Coast. The mission, Starlink 10-47, carried a new batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit after lifting off at 7:48 a.m. The rocket flew northeast, and its first-stage booster successfully landed on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Weather had cleared overnight, allowing the 35th Florida launch of the year to … Continue reading SpaceX launches rocket from Cape Canaveral on Memorial Day

DARPA is preparing to launch its long-delayed Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellite (RSGS) mission, which aims to test robotic refueling and maintenance of satellites in high Earth orbit. The spacecraft will operate in geosynchronous orbit, about 22,236 miles above Earth, where satellites typically cannot be easily repaired or refueled once they run out of fuel. The mission’s robotic system is designed to perform upgrades, inspections, repairs, … Continue reading DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft on Sunday, sending three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, including one who will remain in orbit for about a year. The mission lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and is part of China’s broader push toward a planned crewed lunar landing by 2030. The crew includes commander Zhu Yangzhu and astronauts Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying, … Continue reading China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, launched in 2023 and headed to a distant metallic asteroid, completed a close flyby of Mars to adjust its trajectory and gain speed. The spacecraft used Mars’ gravity as a slingshot, boosting its velocity and helping it stay on course for its 2029 arrival at Asteroid 16 Psyche. During the pass, it came within about 2,864 miles of the planet’s surface while … Continue reading Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

A worker died at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas early Friday morning as the company prepared for the upcoming test launch of its Starship V3 rocket. Authorities said the death occurred around 4 a.m., and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating, though details and the worker’s identity have not been released. Reports indicate the individual was a contractor who died following a … Continue reading Worker dies at SpaceX’s Starbase in leadup to Starship V3 megarocket launch

SpaceX successfully launched 24 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Tuesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellites were deployed after reaching preliminary orbit, with the booster completing its second flight and safely landing on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean. The mission expanded the Starlink constellation to nearly 10,500 active satellites, further growing SpaceX’s global … Continue reading SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from California