Space
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke departs agency after 30 years
Fincke's career included four spaceflights and over 500 days in orbit.
Voyager 2 gets a one-year life extension via 'Big Bang' power-saving plan
NASA's power-saving measures keep all three science instruments running through 2026, delaying an inevitable shutdown.
Webb telescope finds dust and water near Milky Way's black hole
Observations of the evolved star IRS 3 show that material production persists in extreme radiation environments close to Sagittarius A*.
Sophie Adenot to become first French woman to perform an extra-vehicular activity
NASA confirms the European Space Agency astronaut will perform her first EVA on August 18, 2026, alongside US astronaut Anil Menon.
Lufthansa to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi on all flights by 2029
The airline group plans to equip its entire fleet with high-speed internet, starting with an Airbus A320neo this August.
VinSpace signs SpaceX deal for 2027 satellite launch
Hanoi-based firm secures launch services to test domestically developed modules, aligning with Vietnam's 2030 space goals.
ISS Research in 2026 Aims to Support Future Moon and Mars Missions
NASA uses the space station as an orbiting laboratory to test technologies and study astronaut health for deep space exploration.
NASA's Moon Base Program: Challenges and Opportunities at the Lunar South Pole
Principal systems engineer Shatel Bhakta outlines the technical hurdles and collaborative path to establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon.
European Commission and SpaceRISE sign IRIS² implementation agreement
The agreement moves the EU's flagship satellite constellation from planning to full-scale deployment
NASA facility prepares hardware for Artemis lunar missions
The Lunar Development and Test Facility in Houston simulates harsh lunar dust and vacuum conditions to protect future equipment and astronauts.
NASA astronauts conduct spacewalk outside International Space Station
Astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon are performing tasks that may include solar array preparation or software updates.
NASA astronaut Adam Fuhrmann prepares for high-altitude training flight
The WB-57 flight aims to simulate pressurized environments for future space missions.
SpaceX to Launch Starship 14th Test, First Catch Attempt with Mechanical Arms
The upcoming flight is set to test a new recovery method for the rocket's upper stage, a key step toward full reusability.
SpaceX rocket stage crashes into Moon, creating new crater
Images from orbiting satellites are expected to reveal the impact site in the coming days.
SpaceX to build space-based AI data centers using Nvidia chips
Elon Musk announced a strategic decision to utilize Nvidia's Vera Rubin architecture for future space infrastructure.
SpaceX plans terrestrial expansion for Starlink mobile service
President Gwynne Shotwell confirms intentions to build infrastructure for ground-based connectivity
NASA installs commemorative plaque on Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
The plaque contains a memory card bearing 1.35 million names from around the world.
Sturges Manufacturing webbing passes NASA flammability testing
Kevlar and polybenzimidazole materials meet standards for future Moon and Mars missions
NASA Delivers Navigation Payload for Commercial Lunar Relay
The compact receiver will fly on Intuitive Machines' first lunar relay satellite to test GPS-based navigation beyond Earth orbit.
NASA holds space exploration exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival
The exhibit featured lunar simulators, spacecraft models, and astronaut appearances in Houston
ESA activities for July 2026: Artemis II, Hera upgrades, and mission milestones
Astronaut Sophie Adenot demonstrates exercise equipment on the ISS while James Webb celebrates four years of operation.
TUSAŞ releases footage of KAAN prototype taxi tests
The 5th generation combat aircraft continues development as new prototypes undergo ground testing.
Rescue mission for Swift space telescope jeopardized by LINK vehicle malfunction
The service vehicle designed to move the drifting observatory to a higher orbit has lost attitude control.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovers widespread polygonal fractures in Martian valley
The honeycomb-like textures were found as the mission continues its ascent of Mount Sharp.
Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Launches on Inaugural Flight
The heavy-lift vehicle, designed to offer greater power and flexibility at reduced cost, lifted off from French Guiana on July 9, 2024.
US Space Force signs $1.6B deal with SpaceX for 18 Falcon 9 missions
The contract, set to run through 2027, will carry Pentagon satellites and support strategic defense operations.
NASA to host news conference regarding upcoming Florida event
The agency will preview an event tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States.
NASA installs 1.35 million names on Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
A commemorative memory card containing global submissions will travel to the Sun-Earth L2 point.
ArianeGroup and SSC Space conduct Themis rocket rehearsal in Sweden
The ESA prototype test focuses on countdown procedures and cryogenic handling for reusable technology.
SpaceX wins $1.6 billion US Space Force launch order
The deal covers 18 Falcon 9 missions scheduled through 2027 for missile defense satellites.