A design studio’s plan for a new collectible set seeks to “pin” down the pivotal probes from space exploration history. Chop Shop is seeking fans of robotic spacecraft to help produce lapel pins. Continue ReadingVoyager, Sputnik and more: New collectible pins celebrate humanity’s robotic space explorers
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the picturesque spiral galaxy NGC 4941, which lies about 67 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo (The Maiden). Because this galaxy is nearby, cosmically speaking, Hubble’s keen instruments are able to pick out exquisite details such as individual star clusters and filamentary clouds of gas and dust.
New insights into the chemistry of exoplanet atmospheres indicates planet-wide rainfall might take place following hydrogen atmosphere and water mixing. Continue ReadingHow science gets tested on alien worlds: ‘We quickly realize how much there is yet to discover’
In the century or so since Edwin Hubble discovered that the Milky Way is just one of countless galaxies in the universe, our understanding of our home galaxy has grown in leaps and bounds. But as recent research into a new type of cosmic object shows, there’s still plenty left to learn. Astronomers found twoContinue reading “Mystery ‘interstellar icy objects’ are carrying the seeds of life” The post Mystery ‘interstellar icy objects’ are carrying the Continue ReadingMystery ‘interstellar icy objects’ are carrying the seeds of life
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch Amazon’s first big batch of Project Kuiper broadband satellites today (April 9), and you can watch it live. Continue ReadingWatch Atlas V rocket launch 1st big batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet satellites today
The striking Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) photograph was captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury at 4:50 a.m. local time on April 9. Continue ReadingNewly discovered Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) captured in stunning photo blazing across UK skies
Trump-era trade policies could reshape the global space economy, straining transatlantic ties and pushing Europe toward new partnerships and greater autonomy. Continue ReadingHow Trump’s tariffs could shake up the global space industry
There’s a micromoon coming up.
The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday.
The program will distribute unclassified threat data to more than 900 space companies registered through the Space Systems Command’s “Front Door” portal The post Space Force announces ‘Orbital Watch’ program to share intelligence with commercial sector appeared first on SpaceNews.
The company is expanding its small-satellite production space from 22,000 square feet to nearly 42,000 square feet. The post Boeing’s Millennium Space expands production to meet defense demand appeared first on SpaceNews.
Gianni Tumino from Ragusa, Italy Evening views of the Milky Way’s central regions return to the Northern Hemisphere, as seen in this shot taken from Punta Castellazzo on the island of Sicily, Italy. To image the sky, the imager used a Canon EOS Ra and 28mm lens at f/3.2 with a dual-band filter to captureContinue reading “The summer Milky Way returns” The post The summer Milky Way returns appeared first on Astronomy Magazine. Continue ReadingThe summer Milky Way returns
Asteroid 2024 YR4, once a potential Earth threat, likely originated from the main asteroid belt’s central region, a surprising origin for Earth-crossing space rocks, a new study finds. Continue ReadingWe now know the shape of notorious asteroid 2024 YR4 that dominated headlines recently — it’s probably ‘suburban,’ too
Astroscale U.S. will refuel two U.S. Space Force spacecraft in geostationary orbit on a mission scheduled for launch in 2026. The post Astroscale U.S. to refuel two Space Force spacecraft on 2026 mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
Our guest today is Clay Mowry, CEO, AIAA. He sits down with Chief Content and Strategy Officer Mike Gruss, to break down the latest news and insights from the Symposium including how optimism is everywhere — but so are the risks. The post Signals from Space Symposium: The future for space looks bright — and fragile appeared first on SpaceNews.
Redwire and ispace U.S. have agreed to collaborate on future lunar missions, seeking to tap into what the companies see as growing interest from companies and governments. The post Redwire and ispace U.S. to collaborate on lunar missions appeared first on SpaceNews.
Paris, April 5, 2025 — One year after launching as a unified brand, Novaspace marks a major milestone as the trusted and independent global consulting firm guiding governments, space agencies, […] The post Novaspace Marks One Year as a Unified Brand — Built on 40+ Years of Space Expertise appeared first on SpaceNews.
Trump officially nominated Isaacman, a billionaire private astronaut to lead NASA, shortly after taking office. Continue ReadingHow to watch Jared Isaacman’s NASA chief confirmation hearing in the Senate on April 9
Black holes power some of the most energetic phenomena in the known universe, but could they ever power an advanced human civilisation? Continue ReadingBlack holes as batteries: Could humanity ever harness the energy of these cosmic titans?
The U.S. space industry is several years away from having the capacity for continuous satellite production, according to prime contractors speaking April 8 during a Space Symposium panel in Colorado Springs. The post Industry eyes continuous satellite production to keep pace with demand appeared first on SpaceNews.
