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

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base early Monday morning as part of its Transporter-16 rideshare mission. The mission will carry 119 payloads into low Earth orbit, including cubesats, microsatellites, and other specialized cargo. Liftoff is scheduled within a 57-minute window beginning at 6:20 a.m. EDT, with live coverage available shortly before launch. If successful, the rocket’s first stage will land on a … Continue reading SpaceX launches 119 payloads to orbit from California

Teams at NASA Kennedy Space Center are completing final preparations to begin launch countdown activities for the Artemis II mission, which could launch as early as Wednesday, April 1. Forecasts indicate about an 80% chance of favorable weather, with concerns mainly around cloud cover and potential high winds. NASA is also holding a virtual Q&A with the Artemis II astronauts from quarantine, along with a mission briefing with … Continue reading Final Preparations Underway for NASA’s Moon Mission

A recent cluster of bright fireballs was reported across North America and parts of Europe between March 17–23, 2026, including sightings in states like Ohio, California, Michigan, Georgia, and Texas, where a meteor fragment even struck a home. Similar events were also reported earlier in Vancouver, France, and Germany, with some meteors producing sonic booms and widespread visibility. Data from the American Meteor Society shows a rise in reported fireball sightings in recent months, though … Continue reading Fireball sightings are surging across the US

NASA announced that its Skyfall mission will launch in 2028 to send a fleet of small helicopters to Mars for scouting and mapping potential human landing sites. The mission will use nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) aboard the spacecraft Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom, marking the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft. The Skyfall helicopters, modeled on Ingenuity, will carry cameras and ground-penetrating radar to study terrain, slopes, hazards, and subsurface water ice for future human … Continue reading NASA’s ‘1st nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft’ will send Skyfall helicopters to Mars

NASA announced plans to spend $20 billion over the next seven years to build a moon base near the lunar south pole, featuring habitats, pressurized rovers, and nuclear power systems. Administrator Jared Isaacman said the revised Artemis program will prioritize frequent crewed landings—potentially twice a year—using commercial rockets from SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others, while pausing the Gateway lunar-orbit station to repurpose its modules for surface operations. The moon base will be built in … Continue reading NASA unveils ambitious $20 billion plan to build moon base near lunar south pole

A Smart Dragon-3 successfully lifted off on Sunday from the sea near Haiyangandong Province, China, deploying the CentiSpace 02 into its planned orbit. The launch occurred at 11:49 p.m. Beijing Time and was conducted by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center as part of an offshore mission. This marks another step in China’s growing satellite deployment efforts, utilizing sea-based launch platforms for flexible orbital access, Xinhua … Continue reading China’s Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches satellites from sea

A Russian cargo spacecraft, Progress 94, experienced an antenna deployment issue shortly after launching toward the International Space Station on Sunday from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Cosmodrome. The Soyuz rocket lift-off went smoothly at 7:59 a.m. EDT, but one docking antenna failed to deploy. NASA confirmed all other systems are functioning and said the spacecraft is expected to dock at the ISS’s Poisk module on Tuesday morning, … Continue reading Russian cargo spacecraft suffers glitch after launching toward International Space Station

On March 18, 2026, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams completed a seven-hour spacewalk on the International Space Station (ISS) to prepare for the installation of new roll-out solar arrays, crucial for boosting the station’s power supply. Meir conducted her fourth spacewalk, while it was Williams’ first, and both were assisted by fellow astronauts Jack Hathaway and Sophie Adenot, who monitored operations from inside … Continue reading Astronauts Take Light-Duty Day After Completing Major Spacewalk on ISS