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The spacecraft's impact on the Dimorphos asteroid changed its orbital period around the sun, marking a milestone in Earth's asteroid defense capabilities.
The 1,300-pound Van Allen Probe A satellite will re-enter Earth's atmosphere on March 10, with most components expected to burn up during descent.
Satellite operator SES reports missile strike on Israeli ground facility amid escalating Middle East conflict.
Scientists confirm newborn magnetars drive the universe's brightest supernovae, solving a decades-old cosmic mystery.
Small launch provider completes seventh flight following explosive failures last year.
The electric propulsion systems manufacturer secures capital to scale production and explore acquisitions.
The Vera Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time will identify millions of asteroids and tens of thousands of potentially hazardous Near-Earth Objects as it begins operations.
The Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate funds university-led research through multi-disciplinary awards to complement NASA's aviation goals.
A 1,300-pound NASA spacecraft made an uncontrolled re-entry over the Pacific Ocean while flooding in Queensland, Australia claimed its first fatalities.
The kilonova explosion occurred in a tidal stream of debris from merging galaxies, offering new insights into stellar gold production.
New report highlights NASA's cost control success but scheduling failures in crewed lunar lander development for Artemis missions.
Armed forces globally are developing independent satellite internet systems to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink for battlefield communications.
Two studies using novel galaxy group motion analysis suggest our cosmic neighborhood expands more slowly than previously measured, potentially requiring less dark matter to explain galactic dynamics.
Researchers analyzing telescope data found a stable star flickering wildly, suggesting two planets collided in its system.
The third known interstellar object displays characteristics unlike any comet previously observed, raising questions about formation and composition.
Brendan Carr dismisses Amazon's concerns about SpaceX's massive constellation while criticizing the company's own slow Project Kuiper progress.
Scientists observe the formation of a highly magnetized neutron star for the first time, validating a 16-year-old theory about cosmic explosions.
New observational guide helps amateur astronomers examine meteorite features through home microscopy techniques.
Scientists propose using gravitational lensing flashes from starlight to identify elusive binary supermassive black holes in distant galaxies.
U.S. space agencies make major program decisions affecting satellite control systems and astrophysics research missions.
New multi-telescope collaboration reveals intricate structure of dying star remnant while NASA pushes back crewed lunar mission due to SLS technical issues.
Defense tech unicorn Anduril plans to fully absorb ExoAnalytic's satellite and missile tracking capabilities rather than operate it as a subsidiary.
A 1,300-pound NASA spacecraft faces uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry while Meta expands AI capabilities through strategic acquisition.
A rapidly brightening comet faces an extreme close solar encounter on April 4 that will determine if it becomes visible to naked eye observers.
Canadian satellite operator secures additional ground infrastructure ahead of December pathfinder deployment for its broadband constellation.
NASA's radiation belt research spacecraft completed unplanned atmospheric reentry in March 2026, two years ahead of schedule due to increased solar activity.
Discovery of elliptical orbital path challenges assumptions about how these cosmic pairs form and evolve before collision.
Tuskegee University scientists create new solar sail design that overcomes thermal damage issues plaguing current propellantless propulsion systems.
Defense tech company Anduril acquires space capabilities to support President Trump's missile defense initiative amid broader market volatility.
The Mars rover enters its last stage of investigating spider web-like geological structures on the Red Planet's surface.
Disagreement emerges between space agency and private contractor over safety systems for upcoming lunar missions.
NASA's Van Allen Probe A satellite will plunge through Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space studying radiation belts.
A rapidly brightening cosmic burst called AT 2024wpp may result from an exotic star falling into a black hole, puzzling scientists with its unprecedented brightness.
NASA's Earth Observatory invites the public to identify and analyze satellite imagery in monthly educational puzzle.
A 1,300-pound defunct satellite will make an uncontrolled re-entry while Senate Republicans prepare action on the SAVE America Act.
Two-year deal provides satellite communications for Navy C-37 executive jets transporting senior military leaders.
Forty years of solar observations reveal cyclical changes in the Sun's interior structure while federal space science programs face workforce reductions.
Ford unveils AI technology to expand its multibillion-dollar Pro commercial division while Canadian space company MDA seeks US listing.
Office of Inspector General identifies testing and crew survival analysis shortfalls in SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar lander programs.
Space Force clears design milestone for new constellation as Middle East tensions escalate and Chinese weapons spread to Eastern Europe.
Fleet of NASA missions detects collision between ultradense stars in tiny galaxy within gas stream, potentially solving cosmic mysteries.
Astronomers analyzed over 200,000 Milky Way stars to independently verify cosmic age estimates amid ongoing scientific debate.
Engineers investigate thermal protection system failure mechanisms to improve spacecraft safety during atmospheric reentry.
Space agency showcases commercial satellite data partnership with Argentine constellation operator.
New radiation-resistant electronics could enable autonomous sensors on Jupiter's moon Europa while reducing heating requirements for Moon and Mars outposts.
A fireball that streaked across European skies over the weekend reportedly punched a football-sized hole through a German house roof, prompting ESA investigation.
Space agency moves quickly to standardize its lunar launch vehicle following recent Artemis mission timeline adjustments.
CryoFILL project could revolutionize spacecraft refueling by converting planetary ice into propellant, reducing launch costs and extending mission duration.
The Van Allen Probe A will crash today after intense solar storms accelerated its orbital decay, though officials say the risk to people is minimal.
Astrophysicists face fundamental challenges in defining galaxies, with implications for dark matter research and cosmology.
Astronomers detect energy flash from ancient neutron star collision that illuminates cosmic element formation processes.
Planetary defense test proves asteroid deflection possible while SpaceX maintains rapid launch cadence with satellite deployment.
A spectacular meteorite explosion scattered fragments across a German town, with one chunk crashing through a house roof into a bedroom.
Space agency classifies 2024 Starliner crewed test flight failure as Type A mishap, raising questions about commercial crew program effectiveness.
Canada's largest pension fund overhauls private equity strategy after unusually large portfolio losses offset strong performance in space investments and commodities.
Denver-based Lux Aeterna secures seed funding to develop satellites that can survive atmospheric reentry and return with payloads for multiple missions.
The gas giant enters retrograde motion as Earth overtakes it in orbit, creating an optical illusion visible to stargazers.
SpaceX targets Starship V3 launch in four weeks while Chinese startup Landspace advances methane propulsion technology.
Researchers have identified ferric hydroxysulfate in Mars' Valles Marineris region, formed when ancient water deposits were heated by volcanic activity.
Chinese scientists propose Rimae Bode region for 2030 lunar mission while two men face terror charges for bombing NYC mayor's residence.
Falcon 9 rocket delivered the massive communications satellite to orbit from Florida's Space Coast, marking SpaceX's milestone 30th launch of the year.
Jeff Bezos' space company introduces new equity compensation as it tries to catch up with competitors and retain talent.
The small-lift launcher faces another delay as Firefly Aerospace attempts to return its Alpha rocket to operations.
Scientists analyze the most energetic neutrino ever detected, whose origins may trace back to distant blazars in space.
Astronomers confirm two additional planets orbiting GJ 887, bringing the total to four, with one located in the habitable zone where liquid water could exist.
New research explores perennial farming for climate resilience as separate study confirms Mars terraforming remains an industrial impossibility.
Space Force advances medium Earth orbit sensor constellation designed to track hypersonic threats.
The 1,300-pound satellite will make an uncontrolled reentry following its successful radiation belt research mission.
Amazon petitions FCC to reject SpaceX's orbital datacenter proposal while OpenAI acquires security firm and Oracle defends massive AI facility plans.
Bradley Flick, who led NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and advanced aeronautics research, will retire March 19 after nearly four decades of service.
NASA's educational blog published a mathematics primer on Pi for grades 5-8, emphasizing its irrational properties and infinite decimal expansion.
Space agency will brief on lunar mission progress while James Webb telescope provides first infrared spectra of Jupiter's northern aurora bright spots.
NASA spacecraft that studied Earth's protective radiation belts nears atmospheric re-entry after pioneering dual-probe mission.
Firefly Aerospace prepares Alpha rocket for seventh test flight following extended grounding period.
Jared Isaacman discusses expediting Moon research while China advances its own crewed lunar landing preparations.
Satellite imagery showcases the tranquil caldera lake formed by prehistoric eruptions in El Salvador's active volcanic region.
SpaceX pushes back its next-generation Starship test while NASA demands acceleration on the lunar variant for Artemis missions.
SpaceX conducted propellant system tests on Ship 39 while researchers develop self-healing spacecraft materials for future missions.
NASA's Webb captures detailed infrared images of the Cranium Nebula as new research highlights the industrial challenges of making Mars habitable.
China targets the volcanic Rimae Bode region for its 2030 lunar mission while NASA prepares for its Artemis II flight readiness review.
Chinese space officials call for unprecedented ice giant mission while US lawmakers seek two-year ISS extension to bridge commercial station gap.
New analysis reveals NASA's DART mission successfully altered asteroid trajectory by 1.7 inches per hour, demonstrating planetary defense capabilities.
New method involves blocking starlight to reveal potentially habitable worlds hidden in their host stars' glare.
Astronomers unveil unprecedented detail of cosmic gas filaments surrounding our galaxy's supermassive black hole using Chile's radio telescope array.
New research proposes that turbulent plasma around stars could scramble ultra-narrow signals from extraterrestrial civilizations.
Falcon 9 rocket deployed another batch of internet satellites from California on Sunday morning.
Elon Musk's Mars-bound vehicle encounters FAA licensing delays and heat shield challenges, pushing crewed missions beyond initial 2024 targets.
Harvard researchers demonstrate quantum-enhanced optical astronomy that could detect single photons from space across kilometer-scale networks.
Experts warn of risks as private firms become central to U.S. space operations, handling critical missions from ISS transport to lunar landings.
Growing commercial space activity is creating measurable changes to atmospheric composition, raising concerns about long-term environmental impacts.
Israel strikes Iranian missile sites while Tehran launches salvos at multiple targets including the UAE, which activated air defense systems.
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New research proposes that cosmic interference could be smearing extraterrestrial transmissions beyond current detection capabilities.
Rocket Factory Augsburg moves closer to first orbital mission after delivering rocket stages to launch site.
Russia completes repairs to Site 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, enabling critical cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Scientists uncover the internal dynamics of red supergiants before core collapse, explaining variations in supernova light curves.