Science & Space
NASA is set to launch four astronauts on Artemis II, a 10-day crewed mission around the moon marking humanity's farthest spaceflight in 54 years and a critical step toward lunar surface landing before China.
China's Chang'e-7 Lunar Mission Seeks Polar Ice as U.S. Accelerates Commercial Space Push
China prepares Chang'e-7 to search for lunar ice while Trump boosts US commercial space launches to 1,000 annually by 2030. NASA research suggests certain Eart…
MediumArtemis II astronauts tell Trump they witnessed unseen lunar features on far side
Artemis II astronauts shared observations of the Moon's far side with President Trump, reporting unprecedented discoveries during 40 minutes of communication b…
HighUS-Russian space crew completes eight-month ISS mission with safe Kazakhstan landing
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev safely returned to Earth after eight months aboard the Internationa…
HighArtemis II Transmits High-Definition Moon Footage to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully livestreamed high-definition videos and images from the moon to Earth, demonstrating advanced communication capabilities…
HighWebb's 344 Single Points of Failure: How NASA's Distant Telescope Defied the Odds
The James Webb Space Telescope overcame 344 single points of failure during its deployment sequence to reach its distant orbit, operating on minimal power whil…
HighReanalysis of NASA TESS Data Uncovers 11,000+ Exoplanet Candidates in Record-Breaking Sweep
A Princeton-led reanalysis of NASA TESS data identified 11,554 exoplanet candidates, the largest single-dataset haul ever, doubling the telescope's effective s…
MediumNASA Plans Live Coverage for Williams, Cosmonauts' Return from 241-Day ISS Mission
NASA has announced live coverage plans for astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts returning from a 241-day International Space Station mission, wi…
HighSpaceX Rocket Stage Set to Crash Into Moon in August
A 45-foot SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will collide with the moon on August 5, highlighting growing concerns about space debris management as lunar exploration…
HighNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to Launch in 2026, Revolutionize Cosmic Understanding
NASA announced the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch in early September 2026 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, featuring a field of view 100 tim…
HighNASA deploys AI to map moon's darkest regions and unlock lunar resources
NASA is using AI models trained on 17 years of lunar data to map the moon's surface, identify ice deposits, and plan future exploration. The AI system matches…
HighArtemis II Commander's 2016 'Lunar Orbit' Dream Tweet Goes Viral After Historic Moon Flyby
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman's 2016 tweet dreaming of lunar orbit went viral after he led the historic Moon flyby mission in April 2026.
MediumSpaceX to Launch NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in 2026
NASA contracted SpaceX to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket in October 2026, with launch costs of $255 million. The tel…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 booster on collision course with the moon
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster is on track to collide with the moon at high velocity, marking a rare instance of human-made debris impacting the lunar…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope Launches, Honoring Astronomy Pioneer
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, named after the pioneering astronomer who championed space-based astronomy, launches this weekend from Kennedy Space…
HighChang'e 6 lunar samples suggest carbonaceous asteroids arrived later than thought
China's Chang'e 6 mission analysis of lunar samples reveals carbonaceous asteroids became more frequent 4.3-2.8 billion years ago, challenging conventional the…
HighNASA unveils £16bn lunar base plan as Artemis 2 prepares historic moon flyby
NASA announced a £16 billion permanent Moon base using robotic landers and drones, shifting strategy from orbital stations as it races against China's 2030 lun…
HighMachine learning accelerates superconductor discovery, identifies two new materials
Researchers using machine learning discovered two new superconductors, YRu3B2 and LuRu3B2, demonstrating an AI-accelerated method that could dramatically speed…
HighMars's subsurface may hold last refuge for ancient microbial life
Research suggests Mars's subsurface environments, potentially kilometers below the surface, could have sheltered microbial life as the planet's atmosphere thin…
HighNASA Releases Stunning Artemis II Images of Lunar Farside and Crescent Earthrise
NASA released stunning high-resolution images from Artemis II, including a modern "Crescent Earthrise" and detailed lunar farside views. The visuals mark human…
HighNASA Study: Earth Microbes Could Survive on Moon's South Pole
NASA-led research reveals that certain Earth microbes could survive in significant regions of the moon, particularly near the south pole, raising concerns abou…
HighArtemis II Pilot Victor Glover Leaves NASA for Full-Time Role at Cal Poly
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover is leaving NASA to return full-time to Cal Poly, where he plans to support the Space Academy and mentor the next generation of s…
HighIndian-origin astronaut Anil Menon to conduct first spacewalk next week
NASA astronaut Anil Menon from Kerala will perform three spacewalks starting August 6 to upgrade the International Space Station's solar arrays and communicati…
HighIndian-origin astronaut Anil Menon launches on 8-month ISS mission
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, of Indian origin, launched to the International Space Station for an eight-month mission conducting medical and technology experimen…
HighLunar Polar Lasers Could Guide Artemis Astronauts and Enable Precision Navigation
Scientists propose installing ultrastable lasers in permanently shadowed lunar craters to provide navigation, timekeeping, and gravitational wave detection for…
HighMysterious shockwave around white dwarf defies stellar physics
Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope discovered an unexpected shockwave around white dwarf RXJ0528+2838, challenging current understanding of how dead st…
HighJuno Reveals Extreme Subsurface Temperatures Beneath Io's Volcanic Surface
NASA's Juno spacecraft has made first direct temperature measurements beneath Io's volcanic surface, revealing surging heat just below the moon's crust, advanc…
HighNASA's Orbital Calibration Standard Achieves First Light, Promises Clearer Climate Records
NASA's CLARREO Pathfinder instrument aboard the ISS has captured its first hyperspectral measurements, establishing a flying calibration standard five to ten t…
HighAfrican Women Leaders Demand Concrete Action on Science, Business, Peace
African women leaders at Rabat summit showcased achievements in science, entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding while calling for concrete support mechanisms rath…
HighNASA Narrows Artemis III Crew Selection as Lunar Mission Preparations Accelerate
NASA is preparing to announce the crew selection for Artemis III, its next lunar mission. The agency has compiled a shortlist of astronauts who could become th…
HighNASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope arrives at Kennedy Space Center for August launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Center for an August 30 launch. The instrument will study dark energy, exoplanets, and bi…
HighScientists locate sun's magnetic mystery in shallow surface layers, linking solar dynamo to black hole physics
Researchers discovered the sun's magnetic field originates near its surface rather than deep within, solving a centuries-old mystery and revealing unexpected s…
HighNASA Selects Four Astronauts for Artemis III Lunar Mission
NASA announced the four-person crew for Artemis III, scheduled to launch next year. The international team will undertake a highly complex lunar training missi…
HighFirst Quarter Moon lights up June 21 sky with visible craters and maria
The Moon reaches First Quarter phase on June 21 with 54% illumination, offering naked-eye views of lunar surface features and craters visible through binocular…
HighTiny laser-powered spacecraft could reach Alpha Centauri in decades, not millennia
Scientists are developing miniature spacecraft powered by lasers to reach Alpha Centauri, our nearest star system 4.4 light-years away, potentially arriving wi…
HighNASA spots rare moon crater the size of the Colosseum from 2024 impact
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter detected a massive 220m-wide crater on the moon formed by an asteroid or comet impact two years ago, the largest such impac…
HighNASA's Prithvi AI Model Deployed in Orbit to Detect Floods and Wildfires in Real Time
NASA and IBM's Prithvi AI model has been successfully deployed aboard orbiting satellites to detect floods and wildfires in real-time, reducing response delays…
HighSpaceX rocket set to crash into moon in unintended lunar impact
A SpaceX rocket upper stage will unintentionally collide with the moon Wednesday at 5,400 mph, creating a crater near Einstein Crater. Scientists view the even…
HighNASA launches daring robotic rescue of aging Swift space telescope
NASA is launching an experimental robotic mission to rescue the Swift space telescope from falling toward Earth, a $30M operation that could extend the 22-year…
HighMoon in Waxing Crescent Phase on August 17; Full Moon Expected August 28
The Moon enters its Waxing Crescent phase on August 17, 2026, with 24% surface illumination visible. The next Full Moon will occur on August 28.
HighThere are 'reasons to be confident' about faulty Artemis II heat shield ahead of 25,000 mph reentry, space expert Ed Mac
NASA's Artemis II heat shield is about to face its ultimate test as the Orion crew prepares for reentry. Physics and data science lecturer Ed Macaulay tells Li…
MediumNASA considers redirecting Mars rover twin to lunar south pole for PROMISE mission
NASA is evaluating a proposal to repurpose Perseverance's backup rover for a lunar lander mission to the south pole, though cost concerns have emerged regardin…
MediumNASA Taps Modulate Space for $38M Lunar 5G Communications System
NASA awarded Modulate Space Corporation a $38M contract to develop 5G and Wi-Fi 6 communications systems for lunar surface operations, with demonstrations plan…
HighNorthrop Grumman Repurposes Canceled Gateway Hardware for Lunar Testing
Northrop Grumman is repurposing components from NASA's canceled Gateway lunar station to test how systems survive the Moon's extreme south pole conditions, inc…
HighSpaceX to launch NASA's Roman telescope from Kennedy Space Center Aug. 30
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy will launch NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center on August 30, with multiple livestream options available f…
HighJapan's H3 rocket successfully launches HTV-X1 cargo craft to ISS
Japan's space agency successfully launched its most powerful H3 rocket carrying the HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft on its first mission to deliver supplies to the Int…
HighNASA postpones ISS spacewalk due to astronaut's minor medical issue
NASA postponed a scheduled spacewalk at the International Space Station due to a minor medical issue affecting astronaut Mark Vande Hei. The mission to upgrade…
HighMystery rocket creates unprecedented double crater on moon's far side
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted an unusual double crater on the moon's far side from an unidentified rocket impact on March 4. No country has claim…
HighGermantown native's critical role in historic Artemis II moon mission
Arianna Haven, a Germantown native and NASA mission systems engineer, played a pivotal role in Artemis II's successful lunar flyby by monitoring the Orion spac…
HighMoon in Waxing Gibbous phase July 27; Full Moon arrives July 29
The Moon is in Waxing Gibbous phase on July 27, 2026, with 95% visibility before reaching Full Moon on July 29. Observers can spot lunar features with naked ey…
HighIndian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon completes maiden ISS spacewalk
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, of Indian origin, completed his maiden 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station to upgrade its power system with s…
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