As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I’d felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn’t last long. Continue ReadingA new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2
New Curtin University-led research has used a radio telescope that spans Earth to snap images that measure the immense power of jets from black holes, confirming scientists’ theories of how black holes help shape the structure of the universe.
In 1934, a Soviet physicist named Pavel Cherenkov shone gamma rays into a bottle of water and noticed a faint blue glow. So had others before him. They all shrugged and moved on. Cherenkov didn’t. What he found — by refusing to dismiss something he didn’t understand — turned into one of the most useful phenomena in modern physics.
Gravity, as most people understand it, is the familiar force that pulls a falling apple toward Earth. But for astronomers and theoretical physicists, it is also a vexing invisible architect that guides the shape and evolution of the largest cosmic structures across the universe.
It’s obvious that Earth is a planet. It’s obvious that the Sun is a star. But for substellar objects like brown dwarfs, it’s not so clear. Researchers are using the JWST to find a stronger dividing line between star and planet that depends on how they formed.
NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission has mapped interstellar ice at an unprecedented scale. Covering regions in our Milky Way galaxy more than 600 light-years across, the ice was found inside giant molecular clouds—vast regions of gas and dust where dense clumps of matter collapse under gravity, giving birth to stars. A study describing these findings was published Wednesday in The Astrophysical Journal.
Aerospace Corp. is swimming in data. After testing spacecraft and components for more than 65 years, the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) is training artificial intelligence models to inform spacecraft designs and speed up anomaly diagnosis, Tanya Pemberton, Aerospace CEO and president since September, said in a recent interview. United States government agencies […] The post Q&A: Aerospace Corp flexes its data advantage appeared first on SpaceNews.
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin are developing maneuvering satellites that can be refueled The post Defense firms unveil new satellite designs for orbital warfare appeared first on SpaceNews.
The White House released a policy April 14 directing NASA, the Pentagon and the Department of Energy to develop space nuclear power systems that could launch as soon as 2028. The post White House releases space nuclear policy appeared first on SpaceNews.
In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss sits down with Fang Qian to discuss the future of GPS satellites. They chat about the need for jam-resistant signals, what comes […] The post The future of GPS satellites with Fang Qian of Lockheed Martin appeared first on SpaceNews.
Science at NASA is becoming a hitchhiker. After decades in the driver’s seat, where dedicated science missions made historic discoveries such as alien oceans, the accelerating universe and potential biosignatures on Mars, the agency now asks science to stand with its thumb out, waiting for rides on spacecraft designed for other purposes. This is not […] The post Put science back in the driver’s seat appeared first on SpaceNews.
Oceaneering International, Inc. and Seagate Space Corporation today announced a strategic relationship to advance the development of Seagate Space’s offshore launch platform design. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term […] The post Seagate Space and Oceaneering Join Forces to Build the Future of Offshore Launch Infrastructure appeared first on SpaceNews.
April 14, 2026 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) and ispace technologies U.S., inc. (ispace-U.S.) today announced that ispace-U.S., a U.S.-based commercial lunar exploration company, has joined its Board […] The post Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes ispace-U.S. to Board of Directors appeared first on SpaceNews.
SES announced an agreement with Boeing April 14 to start integrating multi-orbit hardware during aircraft production, marking a key step away from retrofit installations to incorporate LEO broadband. The post SES and Boeing move toward factory-installed multi-orbit inflight connectivity appeared first on SpaceNews.
COLORADO SPRINGS – The National Reconnaissance Office, the agency responsible for U.S. spy satellites, seeks partners to accelerate its adoption of state-of-the-art intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. “We are ready to work with anyone who can deliver, government, industry, academia, allies and other partners,” William Adkins, National Reconnaissance Office principal deputy director, said April 14 […] The post NRO highlights government and industry partnerships appeared first on SpaceNews.
COLORADO SPRINGS – Blue Origin moved a step closer to launching New Glenn rockets from Vandenberg Space Force Base with a U.S. Space Force decision to conduct final negotiations of a lease for Space Launch Complex (SLC)-14. “By taking the next steps to further develop heavy and super-heavy space launch capabilities at SLC-14, we’re continuing […] The post Blue Origin moves toward launch at Vandenberg appeared first on SpaceNews.
The European Space Agency has picked Canadian small satellite operator Kepler Communications to lead a hosted payload mission to test terminal interoperability for HydRON, ESA’s flagship optical relay network program. The post Kepler to lead interoperability tests for ESA’s HydRON optical relay network appeared first on SpaceNews.
Washington Harbour Partners leads Series B funding round The post Turion Space raises $75 million to expand maneuverable satellite fleet appeared first on SpaceNews.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 15, 2026 — Ecliptic Enterprises, a long‑standing leader in space avionics and imaging systems with more than 220 missions flown over 25 years, announced a major […] The post New Wireless Access Point, Camera, and Remote Interface Unit Join NASA Human Rated Class 1 Layer 3 Ethernet Switch Family appeared first on SpaceNews.
Commercial space station developer Vast unveiled a new docking interface the company is offering to the broader industry for future large stations and spacecraft. The post Vast offers new docking adapter for large space stations appeared first on SpaceNews.
