In this Oct. 20, 2025, photo, tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment, conducted inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) aboard the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory module. A bulk container installed in the ... Continue Reading »

Santa Claus (NASA engineer Guy Naylor) poses with NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Dec. 11, 2025. The Orion spacecraft was stacked ... Continue Reading »

Introduction The Observational Products for End-Users from Remote Sensing Analysis (OPERA) project represents a strategic initiative designed to address critical satellite data needs identified by federal agencies. Established in 2021 by the NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), OPERA responds to priorities ... Continue Reading »

For most, getting into a car is a task that can be done without assistance. Yet for those whose destination is the Moon, the process of getting inside and secured – in this case, in NASA’s Orion spacecraft – requires ... Continue Reading »

From left to right, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman stand outside before boarding their Orion spacecraft inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida ... Continue Reading »

NASA’s launch and mission teams, along with the Artemis II crew, completed a key test Dec. 20, a countdown demonstration test, ahead of the Artemis II flight around the Moon early next year. The astronauts, supported by launch and flight ... Continue Reading »

NASA astronaut Brig. Gen. Nick Hague has retired from the agency, concluding a distinguished career that included two spaceflight missions, 374 days in space, and multiple spacewalks in support of the International Space Station. Hague continues service in the U.S. Space Force. ... Continue Reading »

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching ... Continue Reading »

Listen to this audio excerpt from Grace Lauderdale, exploration project manager for the Training Systems Office at NASA Johnson: In preparation for their mission around the Moon inside NASA’s Orion spacecraft, the Artemis II crew will spend countless hours training inside the ... Continue Reading »

Written by Lucy Thompson, Planetary Scientist and APXS team member, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth planning date: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 As we all prepare for the holiday season here on Earth, we have been planning a few last ... Continue Reading »

Former ULA president and CEO Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin  Spaceflight NowBe careful about re-using baggies: Down in Alabama  AL.comTory Bruno to lead new Blue Origin national security unit  Breaking DefenseLongtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns from space company. 'Finished the ... Continue Reading »

New NASA boss Isaacman says U.S. will return to the moon within Trump's term  CNBCNASA’s new administrator cites China’s space oven as an ‘upgrade,’ points to need to reassess agency’s past rigidity  Global TimesTrump appoints his new NASA chief a year late  AtalayarSpace ... Continue Reading »

Top Astronomical Events to Watch For in 2026  Universe TodayWant to see an eclipse next year? Here’s where to go.  The Washington Post7 solar eclipse cruises for 2026 that will take you into the path of totality  National GeographicYour Ultimate Guide To Stargazing ... Continue Reading »

See the moon shine with Saturn in the southern sky after sunset Dec. 26  SpaceThis Week's Sky at a Glance, December 26 – January 4  Sky & TelescopeTonight the crescent Moon meets Saturn in the evening sky. How to see the Christmas ... Continue Reading »

China's Long March-8A rocket launches internet satellites  Global TimesChina launches new satellite to enhance disaster weather forecasting  news.cgtn.comTrump Accuses Democrats of Epstein Hoax, Demands Files Release  WIONHainan commercial spacecraft launch site completes 10th launch  bastillepost.comChinese rocket launched another group of SatNet Internet satellites into ... Continue Reading »

A Christmas tree 80 light-years wide appears in space  ScienceDailyA Cosmic Christmas Tree Lights Up the Milky Way  SciTechDailyA photographer has captured a Christmas tree-shaped star cluster from his back garden. Here's how he did it  BBC Sky at Night MagazineThe Sky Today ... Continue Reading »

Space mouse gives birth to first generation of pups, opening doors for future research  news.cgtn.comView Full Coverage on Google News Continue Reading »

Fly through Webb’s cosmic vistas  European Space AgencyA Dance of Galaxies  NASA (.gov)Glittering new James Webb telescope image shows an 'intricate web of chaos' — Space photo of the week  Live ScienceThe James Webb Space Telescope Has Transformed How We See Space  Time Magazine7 ... Continue Reading »

Tech Review 2025: Reusable rockets just got real  news.cgtn.comChina just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks  Ars TechnicaChina's LandSpace hopes to complete rocket recovery in mid-2026  ReutersAnother Chinese Reusable Rocket Mission Fails Within Weeks  Bloomberg.comChina’s reusable rocket failure, PLA growth ... Continue Reading »

New telescope for Christmas? Here's what you could observe.  Space Continue Reading »

AST SpaceMobile Deploys BlueBird 6 Satellite Into Low Earth Orbit  Yahoo FinanceIndian rocket launches AST SpaceMobile’s next-gen BlueBird 6 satellite  SpaceNewsStarlink Rival Launches Its Largest Satellite Yet for Space-Based Cellular Network  GizmodoAST Spacemobile Looks To Add To 300% Advance After Successful Launch From ... Continue Reading »

Sightings of bright blue cosmic monster flashes continue to confound astronomers  Earth.com Continue Reading »

Astronomers Capture Shockwaves from Nova Explosions in High-Definition  The Daily Galaxy Continue Reading »

Commercial neighbors Stoke Space and Relativity Space Advance make progress on Cape launch sites  NASASpaceFlight.com - Continue Reading »

114 mph winds damage, close historic Lick Observatory  KTVUHistoric Lick Observatory damaged by 114 mph winds  NBC Bay AreaHistoric Lick Observatory closes to public following significant wind damage  UC Santa Cruz - NewsUCSC reports major dome damage at Lick Observatory after 114 mph ... Continue Reading »

Dark matter may be made of pieces of giant, exotic objects — and astronomers think they know how to look for them  Space Continue Reading »

Here's why sunrise is so late in Chicago – and when it will change again  NBC 5 ChicagoStarry Starry Night: Winter solstice brings changes to sunrise, sunset  guampdn.comWe are gaining daylight, but not equally: Winter Solstice WeatherIQ  KGANEnjoy those two extra seconds: We're ... Continue Reading »

Sonic boom advisory issued for next SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base  KSBY NewsCalifornia rocket launch today. SpaceX to deliver satellite for Italy  Ventura County StarFalcon 9 launch of Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed mission scheduled for Saturday evening  News Channel 3-12SpaceX to end 2025 ... Continue Reading »

NASA’s James Webb telescope captured supernova from the dawn of universe  WIONSupernova from the dawn of the universe captured by James Webb Space Telescope  Phys.orgA mysterious 10-second signal, emitted 13 billion years ago, has just been detected by scientists  3DVFJames Webb telescope delivers ... Continue Reading »

A Maryland astronaut achieves his childhood dream of traveling to space  The Washington Post Continue Reading »

Tory Bruno, who recently stepped down as chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is joining Blue Origin as head of the company’s new national security business unit. The post Former ULA chief Bruno joins Blue Origin appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is continuing its mission to collect samples despite uncertainty about how, when or even if those samples will be returned to Earth. The post Perseverance continues science mission amid uncertainty about Mars Sample Return appeared first on ... Continue Reading »

South Korea’s Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its small rocket in the first half of 2026 after its inaugural flight failed shortly after liftoff Dec. 22. The post Innospace plans second launch in 2026 after failure of ... Continue Reading »

An Indian LVM3 rocket launched AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation direct-to-device BlueBird satellite Dec. 23, kicking off a rollout of dozens of spacecraft built around the largest commercial communications antenna ever deployed in LEO. The post Indian rocket launches AST SpaceMobile’s next-gen BlueBird ... Continue Reading »

MILAN — The European Space Agency announced plans to hire approximately 520 new staff members starting in 2026, following decisions approved at ESA’s 342nd Council meeting earlier this month.  The recruitment will result in a net increase of about 400 ... Continue Reading »

In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Juan Alonso — CTO and Co-founder of Luminary Cloud and professor at Stanford University — about the rapid transformation underway in aerospace engineering. The post How physics AI is ... Continue Reading »

A first launch of the Long March 12A Chinese state-owned reusable rocket reached orbit late Monday, but attempted recovery of the first stage downrange failed. The post Long March 12A reaches orbit in first reusable launch attempt, but landing fails ... Continue Reading »

Deal deepens contractor’s push into space-based sensing and optical communications. The post CACI to buy space technology firm ARKA for $2.6 billion appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity. The post United Launch Alliance chief Tory Bruno resigns appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

21 December 2025, Čakovec — Genesis Space Flight Laboratories launches its Microgravity Research Rideshare Program, making it easier and more affordable to conduct retrievable experiments in space. From now on, […] The post Microgravity Research Rideshare Program Launched by Genesis, Experiments ... Continue Reading »

The time is ripe to end the “Wolf Amendment,” a congressional bar inhibiting civil collaboration between the United States and China in space. The impetus for the law was noble — an attempt to challenge human rights conditions in China ... Continue Reading »

New Mexico — December 22, 2025 — Desert Works Propulsion (DWP) today announced the expansion of its domestic electric propulsion development and testing capabilities to address growing demand for advanced […] The post Desert Works Propulsion expands U.S. ion propulsion capability ... Continue Reading »

Japan’s flagship H3 rocket suffered an issue with its second stage late Sunday resulting in the loss of the Michibiki 5 (QZS-5) navigation satellite. The post Japan’s H3 suffers second-stage anomaly, QZS-5 satellite lost appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants NASA to move faster on programs such as Artemis but acknowledged he needs time to get up to speed on NASA’s activities. The post Isaacman emphasizes accelerating NASA programs as he takes agency’s ... Continue Reading »

Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of a record-setting year for the company. The post Rocket Lab wraps up record launch year appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Blue Origin flew its final New Shepard suborbital mission of the year Dec. 20, carrying six people, including the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space. The post Blue Origin flies first wheelchair user to space appeared first ... Continue Reading »

NASA’s safety advisers are recommending that the agency reconsider its Artemis lunar landing architecture as well as how it handles incidents such as the flawed Starliner test flight. The post NASA safety panel recommends review of Artemis plans appeared first on ... Continue Reading »

L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Rocket Lab and Northrop Grumman won contracts to build 72 satellites The post Space Development Agency awards $3.5 billion in contracts for missile-tracking satellites appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Hungarian communications provider 4iG has agreed to invest $100 million in U.S.-based space station developer Axiom Space, broadening its footprint in the space industry amid a broader push toward vertically integrated capabilities in the industry. The post Hungary’s 4iG commits to ... Continue Reading »

The European Space Agency expects to decide in February how to address a 20% funding shortfall in its exploration program. The post ESA weighing options to address exploration funding shortfall appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Paris, December 2025 — The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman (MTCIT) and Novaspace announce the second Edition of the Middle East Space Conference […] The post Middle East Space Conference 2026 Returns to Muscat ... Continue Reading »

The modern space economy is increasingly powered by dual-use satellites that support both civilian services and national security needs. These assets deliver critical capabilities, from communications to Earth observation, but they also face growing risks. Protecting them, along with the ... Continue Reading »

Astrobotic said Dec. 19 it has won $17.5 million in NASA and military contracts to develop three new reusable suborbital vehicles for technology demonstrations and other applications. The post Astrobotic secures contracts for suborbital vehicle development appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

The White House issued a sweeping executive order on space policy Dec. 18 covering topics from NASA’s exploration plans to space security. The post Trump signs sweeping executive order to assert U.S. dominance in space appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

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Video: 00:43:26 On the launch anniversary of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, ESA presents a unique compilation of zooms into stunning cosmic views.So embark on a special journey: as if aboard a virtual spaceship, this video will take you through ... Continue Reading »

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Video: 00:05:30 On 17 December 2025, two new Galileo satellites lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This was the 14th launch for Europe’s satellite navigation operational satellite programme, reinforcing Europe’s resilience and autonomy. The flight, VA266, was the first launch ... Continue Reading »

On 14 January 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) will hold an online post-CM25 industry event for all ESA industrial partners. Continue Reading »

ESA Impact 2025 - October-December Welcome to ESA Impact, your interactive gateway to the most captivating stories and stunning visuals from the European Space Agency, now in a mobile-friendly format. Continue Reading »

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It has been a busy year for the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission. The satellite duo has already created more than 50 artificial solar eclipses in orbit since the mission operations began less than a year ago. The resulting data ... Continue Reading »

Searches for dark matter particles have come up empty so far, ... Continue Reading »

While space is often referred to as a vacuum, it isn't ... Continue Reading »

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After nearly 12 years leading the United Launch Alliance (ULA), its ... Continue Reading »

It marks the first time newly commissioned Space Force Guardians have ... Continue Reading »

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New discoveries and fresh looks at familiar worlds show how far ... Continue Reading »

From the moon and Jupiter to famous nebulae and galaxies, here’s ... Continue Reading »

Overall, the Arctic is warming more than twice as fast as ... Continue Reading »

Long before modern telescopes, early astronomers mapped the heavens with math, ... Continue Reading »

As a space scientist, I predict that the company will soon ... Continue Reading »

All the NASA engineers and scientists need is a star on ... Continue Reading »

They won't be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are ... Continue Reading »

The night sky is the Christmas gift that just keeps giving. ... Continue Reading »

The axion could be a contender to explain the mystery of ... Continue Reading »

The two largest and most expensive Lego Star Wars sets available ... Continue Reading »

The microwave-sized sensor detects 'spectral fingerprints' of important minerals. ... Continue Reading »

China overcomes human spaceflight emergency and makes leaps with lunar hardware ... Continue Reading »

Using the Hubble space telescope, astronomers have imaged "'Dracula’s Chivito" the ... Continue Reading »

On Christmas Eve 1968, the Earth received a message from astronauts ... Continue Reading »

The reindeer ain't got time to bleed. ... Continue Reading »

The South Sandwich Islands were born from a tectonic collision, forged ... Continue Reading »

2025 was another big year for black holes, and here's our ... Continue Reading »

According to the patent, habitable modules would rotate around a central ... Continue Reading »

In a galaxy not so far away, Lego sets can be ... Continue Reading »

Outside Earth's protection, space travellers will be routinely exposed. ... Continue Reading »

Early risers across North America and Europe may spot a bright, ... Continue Reading »

Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal ... Continue Reading »

3I/ATLAS may have moved away from Earth as it makes its ... Continue Reading »

An Indian LVM3 rocket successfully launched the massive BlueBird 6 smartphone ... Continue Reading »

"Science doesn't always go as planned. In any case, there's a ... Continue Reading »

Highlights from a cometary trio that captured our imaginations. ... Continue Reading »

The "America 250" logo commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the ... Continue Reading »

We just got a great up-close look at a SpaceX Starlink ... Continue Reading »

From a crescent moon and a 'Christmas Star' to deep sky ... Continue Reading »

The South Korean startup Innospace failed during its first orbital launch ... Continue Reading »

Test your cosmic eye: can you match these dazzling nebula images ... Continue Reading »

Watch those skies! In 2025, quality television really did come from ... Continue Reading »

Yuletide season is officially upon us and here's a joyous array ... Continue Reading »

NORAD celebrates its 70th year of tracking Santa Claus as he ... Continue Reading »

Rocket Lab launched its 21st and final mission of the year ... Continue Reading »

Qingzhou is a lighter and potentially lower-cost alternative to China's Tianzhou ... Continue Reading »

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as incoming speedy ... Continue Reading »

From space slugs to lunar cemeteries, these movies, games, and books ... Continue Reading »

Bitcoin-mining mega data center seen leaking heat into the environment in ... Continue Reading »

The first scientific balloon flight happened on Dec. 16, 2025. ... Continue Reading »

"I think every astronomer is going to find something of value ... Continue Reading »

A bevy of comets, a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse and ... Continue Reading »

A Japanese H3 rocket suffered an anomaly during the launch of ... Continue Reading »