Space & Astronomy
Journey through the cosmos with the latest news on planetary science, astrophysics, and space exploration missions.
NASA tests cryocoupler for in-orbit refueling
The U.S. Space Force has already poured $25.5 million into Astroscale’s Provisioner spacecraft, a commercial in-space refueling vehicle, even as NASA continues to prove fundamental technologies. This
Purdue University Awarded $5,000 in NASA Lander Challenge
A student team from California Polytechnic State University just won $10,000 for a hydration system that could one day keep astronauts alive on the Moon.
Cigar Galaxy ignites millions of stars at an extreme rate
Over 16.5 million individual stars, previously obscured by cosmic dust, now blaze into view across the Cigar Galaxy's disk, a revelation made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope. This unprecede
NASA and SBA to Launch New Partnership for Space Economy
At NASA Headquarters on June 29, Administrator Jared Isaacman and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler will sign an agreement, launching a federal initiative to funnel small businesses into the burgeoning
58th Girl Scouts Unite Event Ignites Tomorrow's Leaders
Despite a city-wide transit strike threatening early arrivals, over 15,000 Girl Scouts and volunteers converged on Chicago's McCormick Place for their 58th annual 'Unite' event, October 27-29, 2026.
NASA Names Sean Gallagher as Chief Information Officer
Since January, Sean Gallagher has managed NASA's extensive IT portfolio for over 60,000 users globally, a role he has now formally secured as the agency's Chief Information Officer.
The 'Moon Game' Evolves: From Astronaut Training to 'Crimson Moon'
In the summers of 1965 and 1966, Apollo astronauts journeyed to Katmai National Park in Alaska, engaging in critical simulations of field geology within lunar-like environments.
Botswana to sign Artemis Accords, expanding lunar cooperation
On Thursday, June 25, the Republic of Botswana, a nation without a dedicated space agency, will sign the NASA Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Summer Solstice 2026 arrives June 21, marking longest day
On June 21, 2026, communities in Alaska and northern Canada will experience nearly 20 hours of daylight, with regions above the Arctic Circle observing the persistent midnight sun, according to Forbes
This Week In Space podcast episode 215 discusses UAP Disclosure Day
Just last week, a former intelligence official testified under oath that the U.
NASA taps Relativity Space for 2028 Mars orbiter launch
Relativity Space’s only previous rocket launch, Terran 1, failed after stage separation.
Astronomers Officially Name Asteroid After Elliott Smith
An asteroid now bears the name 'Elliottsmith', and its official designation, 29014, precisely matches the late singer-songwriter's birthday: March 14.
Astronomers propose telescope swarm to detect alien life
On April 16, researchers announced a 'three sigma' detection of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b, using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), implying a less tha
Rohit Goeptar to Join NASA's Kennedy Space Center
Just months before being sworn in as an electromagnetic and radio frequency analyst at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Rohit Goeptar was unhoused on the streets of Kissimmee, Florida.
NASA mission uses twin satellites to probe space weather's atmospheric links
NASA has greenlit DAPHNE, a mission concept poised to deploy identical twin satellites.
NASA Adds 8 Companies to Satellite Data Acquisition Contract
NASA's Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program has expanded to include eight new companies, bringing the total to 14 providers under a contract with a maximum value of $476 million, according to
Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants cause widespread damage
More than 130,000 homes and businesses across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio fell into darkness Thursday morning.
FAST telescope discovers pulsar in tight, circular orbit
A neutron star spinning 220 times per second has been found locked in an orbit so perfectly circular, its eccentricity is a mere 0.
Total solar eclipse August 2026 brings rare sunset phenomenon
On August 12, 2026, millions across Europe and Northwest Africa will witness the sun, up to 83% obscured, dip below the horizon in a rare partially eclipsed sunset, a spectacle distinct from the full
Artemis III all-male crew sparks controversy
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the all-male crew for the historic Artemis III Moon mission, stating, "we pick the best of the best," according to 9News .
Black Eye Galaxy Messier 64 gas spins both ways
In the Black Eye Galaxy, Messier 64, gas in its outer reaches spins in the exact opposite direction to its inner core—a cosmic anomaly first observed in 2026.
New research confirms universe expansion rate and cosmic acceleration
Just months ago, a whisper of deceleration rippled through the cosmos.
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft set to depart ISS Tuesday
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to return to Earth with nearly 6,500 pounds of critical scientific research samples, completing a vital mission for the International Space Station, according to NASA
NASA Chandra spots ancient supernova remnant in galactic center
In the heart of our galaxy, a region so dense it usually hides its ancient past, astronomers may have just found the ghostly remains of a supernova that exploded 10,000 years ago.
Northeast Faces Daily Air Pollution Pulse, Data Confirms
On Thursday, June 9, 2026, Western, Providence, and Coastal areas of Rhode Island registered "UNHEALTHY" ozone levels, with AQI ratings as high as 115, according to the Rhode Island Department of Envi
NASA Names Bresnik, Parmitano, Rubio, Douglas for Artemis III
NASA has named Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmitano, Mission specialist Frank Rubio, and Mission specialist Andre Douglas as the all-male crew for the Artemis III test flight in late 2027.
Tyndall Glacier's retreat reveals ancient marine life on exposed bedrock
In just five months since November 2022, Tyndall Glacier in Patagonia lost 2.
NASA Names Artemis III Crew for 2027 Moon Mission
Frank Rubio, one of four astronauts named to the Artemis III crew , holds a U.
NASA INCUS satellites advance toward 2027 launch to study storms
NASA announced assembly and testing completion for two of its INCUS mission SmallSats, targeting a 2027 launch, according to Phys and NASA .
NASA's X-59 Aircraft Achieves First Supersonic Flight
On June 5, NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft sliced through the sound barrier over California's Mojave desert, not with a thunderous boom, but with a quiet 'thump' that could redefine air travel.