NASA and Axiom Space have signed an order for the fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than January 2027 from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. “The award of our fifth ... Continue Reading »

While NASA is working with U.S. aviation to explore commercial supersonic technologies, the agency is also looking forward to an even faster era of flight – one of vehicles that can fly hypersonic, or five times the speed of sound. ... Continue Reading »

Description This animation of NASA’s Perseverance was created with the Caspian visualization tool using data acquired during an 807-foot (246-meter) drive on the rim of Jezero Crater made by the rover on Dec. 10, 2025, the 1,709th Martian day, or sol, of ... Continue Reading »

NASA OUTSTANDING PUBLIC LEADERSHIP MEDAL Awarded for notable leadership accomplishments that have significantly influenced NASA’s mission. Sustained leadership and exceptionally high-impact leadership achievements demonstrate the individual’s effectiveness in advancing NASA’s goals and image in present and future terms. Kamal Oudrhiri ... Continue Reading »

Description This animation shows Perseverance’s point of view during drive of 807 feet (246 meters) along the rim of Jezero Crater on Dec. 10, 2025, the 1,709th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Captured over two hours and 35 minutes, ... Continue Reading »

Description This annotated image from NASA’s HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) camera aboard the agency’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter image depicts the AI-planned route and the actual route taken by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover during its 807-foot (246-meter) drive on Dec. 10, 2025, the 1,709th ... Continue Reading »

The team for the six-wheeled scientist used a vision-capable AI to create a safe route over the Red Planet’s surface without the input of human route planners.  NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has completed the first drives on another world that were planned by artificial intelligence. Executed on Dec. 8 and 10, and led by the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the demonstration ... Continue Reading »

NASA’s Artemis II mission has its first opportunity to launch to the moon, Orion the Hunter takes center stage, and a planetary parade marches across the night sky. Continue Reading »

Four astronauts will soon travel beyond low Earth orbit and fly around the Moon on Artemis II, a mission that will test NASA’s systems and hardware for human exploration of deep space.  Since June 2023, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, ... Continue Reading »

Deep Space Station 15, one of the 112-foot antennas at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California, looks skyward, with the stars of the Milky Way overhead, in September 2025. Goldstone is part of NASA’s Deep Space Network ... Continue Reading »

What to know about Artemis II's 'wet dress rehearsal'  NPRNASA Updates Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal, Launch Opportunities  NASA (.gov)Countdown underway for critical moon rocket fueling test Monday  Spaceflight NowThese four astronauts are about to travel farther from Earth than anyone before them  NBC ... Continue Reading »

With attention on orbital data centers, the focus turns to economics  SpaceNewsElon Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit  BBCWhy does Elon Musk want to put AI data centers in space?  ReutersSpaceX Seeks FCC Nod to Build Data Center Constellation in ... Continue Reading »

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 25 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB  Spaceflight NowSpaceX rocket launch planned Monday morning at Vandenberg Space Force Base  KSBY NewsLate-night rocket launch from Florida tonight. Best places to watch  Florida TodaySpaceX launches Starlink satellites ... Continue Reading »

Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more  WTOP9 night sky events to see in February, from a ring-of-fire eclipse to a snow moon  National GeographicFebruary stargazing: A planet parade comes to town  Popular ScienceThis Week's Sky at ... Continue Reading »

SpaceX stops Russia’s ‘unauthorised’ use of Starlink, Elon Musk says  Financial TimesMusk confirms SpaceX success in preventing Russian military from accessing stolen Starlink units  Fox BusinessRussia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther  CNNSpaceX cuts Russian military link to Starlink ... Continue Reading »

What to know about February's snow moon, Alpha Centaurid meteor shower  The News JournalSee the full 'Snow Moon' chill in the eastern sky at sunset tonight  SpaceIs the February 2026 full moon tonight? Date, time, Ohio weather forecast  Akron Beacon JournalTonight's Snow Moon ... Continue Reading »

Russian Satellite Explosion Raises Alarm: Space Debris Is Growing Out of Control!  The Daily GalaxyRussian 'inspector' satellite appears to break apart in orbit, raising debris concerns  SpaceRussian Spy Satellite Luch Completely Destroyed After Collision with Space Debris  МілітарнийRussian Spy Satellite “Luch” Destroyed by ... Continue Reading »

New Data Points to Massive Underground Structures Beneath Venus  Indian Defence Review Continue Reading »

Blue Origin is pausing its space tourist flights to work on lunar landers for NASA  EngadgetBlue Origin says it is pausing space tourism trips to focus on moon landing  CNNBlue Origin to Pause New Shepard Flights for No Less Than Two Years  Blue ... Continue Reading »

Galactic Monsters Grew in Cocoons Like Giant Bugs, Scientists Say  FuturismView Full Coverage on Google News Continue Reading »

This Photo of Mars at Night Is Straight Up Haunting  YahooCuriosity Lights Up ‘Nevado Sajama’ at Night  NASA Science (.gov)NASA’s Curiosity Rover Lights Up Mars for Very Rare Night Photo  PetaPixelNASA rover just sent one of the most beautiful images ever taken of ... Continue Reading »

NASA taps Claude to conjure Mars rover's travel plan  theregister.comClaude on Mars  AnthropicNASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes First AI-Planned Drive on Mars  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars  EngadgetMeet Vandi Verma: Indian-origin NASA ... Continue Reading »

The Pelican Nebula shines near the Las Vegas Strip in gorgeous deep space photo  Space Continue Reading »

A Space Mission Lets You Send Your DNA to the Moon to Be Buried in a Time Capsule  Indian Defence Review Continue Reading »

We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies, and this is what they shared with us  CNN Continue Reading »

Rare SpaceX Bet Turns $1.1 Billion Fund Into a Retail Magnet  Yahoo FinanceElon Musk Weighs SpaceX IPO at $1.5 Trillion Valuation  Yahoo FinanceSpaceX Made $8 Billion Profit in 2025  The InformationSpaceX’s IPO could open the floodgates — and secondaries are booming in the ... Continue Reading »

Gladys West, GPS pioneer and one of NASA's famed 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 95  SpaceMathematician Gladys West dies at 95. She was a hidden figure behind GPS.  The Washington PostGladys West, Unsung Figure in Development of GPS, Dies at 95  The New York ... Continue Reading »

To the moon! Inside the outer space hotels prepping to welcome guests as soon as 2032  New York PostAn inflatable Moon hotel is in the works for future lunar tourists  Euronews.comAmbitious company GRU Space seeks to build first hotel on the moon  WSVNStartup ... Continue Reading »

The Father of Astronomy Left Us a Star Map, We Just Found It Under 6 Layers of Ink  The Daily GalaxyLost ancient Greek star catalog decoded by particle accelerator  Scientific AmericanScientists Deciphered Humanity’s Earliest Star Map. It Had Literally Been Erased From ... Continue Reading »

Webb telescope reveals most detailed dark matter map ever created  TechSpotAn ultra-high-resolution map of (dark) matter  NatureNASA Reveals New Details About Dark Matter’s Influence on Universe  NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)Scientists assemble the most detailed map of dark matter ever  National GeographicDark matter ... Continue Reading »

The Saudi Space Agency announced on Tuesday the names of the winning teams of the global “DebriSolver” competition, one of the flagship initiatives accompanying the Space Debris Conference 2026. Launched […] The post Saudi Space Agency Announces Winners of Global ‘DebriSolver’ ... Continue Reading »

One of the biggest questions in the tech sector has been if AI is the future, where does all the infrastructure go? Some space industry leaders — including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — believe the answer could be in ... Continue Reading »

Varda Space Industries completed its latest reentry mission Jan. 29, completing an end-to-end demonstration of a new in-house spacecraft design. The post Varda’s W-5 mission lands in Australia appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

SpaceX is seeking Federal Communications Commission approval for a satellite constellation of unprecedented scale intended to function as an orbital data center. The post SpaceX files plans for million-satellite orbital data center constellation appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been delayed amid preparations for a key human spaceflight test. The post China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test ... Continue Reading »

NASA has selected Axiom Space for its fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for 2027. The post Axiom wins fifth private astronaut mission to space station appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

The company expects more satellite orders and space work fueled by Golden Dome The post L3Harris reaffirms commitment to space business amid missile sector expansion appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Blue Origin announced Jan. 30 that it will halt flights of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years as it shifts its focus to human lunar exploration. The post Blue Origin halts New Shepard flights appeared first on ... Continue Reading »

NASA is delaying a key fueling test for the Artemis 2 mission because of weather, reducing the chances the launch can take place during its February window. The post Weather delays Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

In this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews senior staff writer Sandra Erwin sits down with Gen. Shawn Bratton, vice chair of space operations for the U.S. Space Force for a […] The post A fireside chat with Space Force Gen. Shawn ... Continue Reading »

Apolink has partnered with ground segment provider RBC Signals to resell the startup’s proposed in-orbit relay services, aiming to fill connectivity gaps when satellites are out of view of terrestrial command-and-control links. The post RBC Signals partners with in-orbit relay developer ... Continue Reading »

The EU Space Act was formally proposed by the European Commission (EC) on June 25, 2025. While it doesn’t aim to codify all European Union (EU) space activities, it does address several key issues that EU officials have determined are increasingly ... Continue Reading »

A Rocket Lab Electron launched a South Korean imaging satellite Jan. 29 on the rocket’s second flight of the year. The post Rocket Lab launches South Korean satellite appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Maj. Gen. Terry Grisham will oversee the move from Colorado Springs to Redstone Arsenal. The post Alabama National Guard general to manage Space Command headquarters transition appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

NASA is at a “crossroads” in deciding how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway as it considers alternative approaches. The post NASA considering alternatives for Gateway logistics appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

The Denver-based satellite manufacturer raises $629 million, aims to expand output amid rising U.S. defense budgets The post York Space goes public, riding Pentagon demand appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Paris, France [January 29, 2026] – The 12th edition of Novaspace’s Space Economy Report notes the global space economy is now on a significant growth trajectory, positioned to expand from […] The post Global Space Economy Reaches $626 Billion, Marking a New ... Continue Reading »

Eutelsat said a planned sale of its passive ground infrastructure to a private equity firm announced in August 2024 will not proceed, eliminating roughly $658 million in expected proceeds. The post Eutelsat’s ground infrastructure sale falls through appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Harwell and Guildford, UK – Oxford Space Systems and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) today announced the successful in-orbit deployment of Oxford Space Systems’ Wrapped Rib Antenna on SSTL’s CarbSAR […] The post Oxford Space Systems Wrapped Rib Antenna Successfully Deployed ... Continue Reading »

China’s main space contractor says it will push into new commercial space domains in the coming years as the country formulates its latest Five-year plan. The post China eyes space resources, space tourism and on-orbit digital infrastructure appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

Türkiye’s space industry is no longer the limiting factor in its potential participation in Artemis Accords. Over the past two decades, Ankara has built an increasingly sophisticated space ecosystem, one that now finds itself at a strategic inflection point. If ... Continue Reading »

January 29, 2026 | 6:00 AM ET Orlando, Florida – Space Grove Ventures publicly launches at SpaceCom | Space Congress today, taking place January 28–30 at the Orange County Convention […] The post Space Grove Ventures Announces Public Launch at SpaceCom ... Continue Reading »

The first Starship test flight of 2026 is scheduled for as soon as early March as SpaceX enters a critical year in the vehicle’s development. The post SpaceX plans next Starship test flight in March appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

SAN FRANCISCO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to dramatically increase commercial weather data purchases, Taylor Jordan, Commerce Department assistant secretary for environmental observation and prediction, said Jan. […] The post NOAA seeks more money and flexibility for commercial ... Continue Reading »

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Press Release N° 5–2026 The European Space Agency Council has approved the reassignment of Laurent Jaffart, currently Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications (D/CSC) to the newly created position of Director of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity Directorate (D/RNC), which will take effect from 1 February 2026. Continue Reading »

A study on tectonic plates that converge on the Tibetan Plateau has shown that Earth’s fault lines are far weaker and the continents are less rigid than scientists previously thought. This finding is based on ground-monitoring satellite data. Continue Reading »

Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of the coastal area of Rudong County on China’s eastern seaboard. Continue Reading »

The crew of four will launch no earlier than Wednesday 11 February at 11:00 GMT/12:00 CET (06:00 EST) from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, USA. The next available opportunities are Thursday 12 February at 10:38 GMT/11:38 CET (05:38 EST) and Friday 13 February at 10:15 GMT/11:15 CET (05:15 ... Continue Reading »

Two days of intense discussions and exchanges came to an end at the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels on Wednesday. Continue Reading »

Video: 00:08:37 Watch the keynote address by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher on the second day of the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels.The European Space Conference is a key strategic event bringing together representatives from ESA, the European Commission, industry, national ... Continue Reading »

A team of astronomers have used a new AI-assisted method to search for rare astronomical objects in the Hubble Legacy Archive. The team sifted through nearly 100 million image cutouts in just two and a half days, uncovering nearly 1400 ... Continue Reading »

While the world awaits the first crewed moon mission in more ... Continue Reading »

We show how this "cosmic clock" uncovers the evolution of rivers, ... Continue Reading »

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS ... Continue Reading »

The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan. ... Continue Reading »

West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development ... Continue Reading »

The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is ... Continue Reading »

InterstellOr is already taking bookings for its planned suborbital flights and ... Continue Reading »

On Episode 195 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and ... Continue Reading »

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from ... Continue Reading »

Coming from one of the world's largest astrophysical research institutes, I ... Continue Reading »

How space dogfighting games evolved from vector lines to virtual cockpits. ... Continue Reading »

The Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack provides versatility and quality for ... Continue Reading »

What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? ... Continue Reading »

SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station ... Continue Reading »

Blue Origin will ground its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at ... Continue Reading »

Ground-based observations suggest the former geostationary inspector satellite suffered a fragmentation ... Continue Reading »

Using the world's most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, ... Continue Reading »

Astronomers have discovered powerful magnetic fields steering gas, dust, and star ... Continue Reading »

Read an excerpt of this deep-space mystery from the prolific writer ... Continue Reading »

NASA has been forced to delay a critical fueling test for ... Continue Reading »

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon ... Continue Reading »

Both Windows and MacBooks have advantages for astrophotography, but the choice ... Continue Reading »

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The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around ... Continue Reading »

"We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be ... Continue Reading »

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off ... Continue Reading »

"It is amazing to see that we are gradually moving towards ... Continue Reading »

Rocket Lab launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite from New Zealand ... Continue Reading »

Think Klingons are just loudmouthed louts with terrible table manners? Think ... Continue Reading »

The National Reconnaissance Office just revealed the existence of its "JUMPSEAT" ... Continue Reading »

"What makes the event even more extraordinary is that it did ... Continue Reading »

The United States is no longer competing against a single rival ... Continue Reading »

"It's like when you watch 'The Lord of the Rings.' It ... Continue Reading »

Using data gathered by NASA's Juno Jupiter orbiter, scientists estimate that ... Continue Reading »

We've rounded up the best Lego NASA sets to suit a ... Continue Reading »

From "The X-Files" to "Farscape," drift back three decades with us ... Continue Reading »

Along with this stunning image is the first-ever global estimate of ... Continue Reading »

Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for ... Continue Reading »

Recent James Webb Space Telescope data confirms a decade-old theory that ... Continue Reading »

NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next ... Continue Reading »

The interstellar visitor may still have a few things to tell ... Continue Reading »

To understand what Americans are experiencing with this winter blast, we ... Continue Reading »

Deneb, Vega and Altair are among the brightest stars in the ... Continue Reading »

SpaceX plans to launch the 12th test flight of its Starship ... Continue Reading »

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be ... Continue Reading »

The "hungry hippo" fairing for Rocket Lab's new Neutron launch vehicle ... Continue Reading »

Author Mike Chen returns fans to the galaxy's grimy underworld in ... Continue Reading »

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Save 33% on this UK-only Disney+ streaming deal; it's a must-have ... Continue Reading »

The Carson VX 12x50 binoculars are capable of crisp star imagery ... Continue Reading »