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// Mission Control: Space

93 briefs

Launches, missions, and the frontier of space exploration.

AI-verified space intelligence with full provenance tracking.

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// Featured

space

NASA DART Mission Successfully Altered Asteroid Orbit in Planetary Defense Test

The spacecraft's impact on the Dimorphos asteroid changed its orbital period around the sun, marking a milestone in Earth's asteroid defense capabilities.

2d ago
space

NASA Releases Artemis II Daily Mission Agenda for 10-Day Lunar Flyby

Four-astronaut crew will conduct approximately 10-day test flight around the Moon, marking NASA's return to crewed lunar missions after five decades.

5h ago
space

Webb Telescope Captures Detailed View of Spiral Galaxy NGC 5134

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate spiral arm structures in a galaxy 65 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation.

1d ago

// All Briefs

spaceJust In25m ago

Astroscale Partners With Isar Aerospace for Orbital Debris Removal Mission

Japanese satellite servicing company selects German launch provider for ELSA-M deorbiting mission targeting space debris cleanup.

AstroscaleIsar AerospaceELSA-M
scienceJust In25m ago

Gravitational Wave Merger Produces Rare Gamma-Ray Flash, Repeating 2017 Discovery

LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detected a 100-solar-mass black hole collision followed by gamma rays, marking only the second confirmed multi-messenger event from merging black holes.

LIGO-Virgo-KAGRAS241125n
space3h ago

Third Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Detected, Raising Questions About Discovery Timing

Astronomers identify third confirmed interstellar visitor within a decade after millennia of none, suggesting improved detection capabilities rather than increased cosmic traffic.

3I/ATLAS'OumuamuaComet Borisov
space3h ago

NASA Armstrong Opens Partnership Days for Space Tech Collaboration

NASA's research center invites companies and agencies to explore partnerships in aerospace innovation and sustainability projects.

NASAArmstrong Flight Research CenterEdwards
space4h ago

NASA Launches USBR Crack Detection Challenge for Infrastructure Monitoring

NASA's innovation lab partners with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on three-phase crowdsourcing challenge targeting geophysics and AI solutions for structural assessment.

NASACenter of Excellence for Collaborative InnovationU.S. Bureau of Reclamation
space4h ago

Eutelsat Exits Russian Satellite Leases After Orbital Failure, Sanctions Impact

European satellite operator terminates capacity agreements on two Russian spacecraft amid technical failure and ongoing Western sanctions.

EutelsatRussiaEuropean Union
space5h ago

NASA Glenn Debuts Advanced Visualization Lab for Mission Development

The Graphics and Visualization Lab creates immersive simulations and facility models to support NASA's engineering and research projects.

NASAGlenn Research CenterGraphics and Visualization Lab
space5h ago

NASA Expands Virtual Reality Capabilities for Mission Development and Design

NASA's Glenn Research Center unveils enhanced visualization lab supporting mission planning while Artemis 2 delays continue.

NASAGraphics and Visualization LabGlenn Research Center
science5h ago

Neutron Star Collision in Ancient Galaxy Could Solve Key Astrophysics Mysteries

Scientists discover a gamma-ray burst from merging neutron stars within a previously unknown mini-galaxy, offering insights into cosmic evolution.

Live ScienceESAGSI/FAIR
space7h ago

ISS Astronauts Jettison Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Loaded with Thousands of Pounds of Trash

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL freighter departs the International Space Station carrying waste destined for atmospheric destruction.

International Space StationNorthrop GrummanCygnus XL
space7h ago

Northern Lights May Reach Nine US States Tonight Due to Solar Wind Stream

Auroras could be visible from Alaska to Maine as fast-moving solar wind stream arrives at Earth.

EarthSunAlaska
space8h ago

NASA Begins Building Nuclear-Powered Dragonfly Drone for 2028 Saturn Moon Mission

The rotorcraft will explore Titan's surface to study prebiotic chemistry and potential ingredients for life.

NASADragonflySaturn
space8h ago

NASA Sets April 1 for Artemis II Moon Mission Launch

Space agency targets April launch date for crewed lunar flyby mission as engineers prepare Space Launch System for pad rollout.

NASAArtemis IISpace Launch System
science13h ago

Scientists solve nuclear mystery behind gold creation in violent cosmic events

Nuclear physicists uncover key discoveries about how unstable atomic nuclei decay during the rapid neutron-capture process that forges heavy elements.

ScienceDaily
markets16h ago

Dow Falls 700+ Points to 2026 Low as Markets Await Inflation Data

Major stock index drops sharply while S&P considers rule changes that could expedite SpaceX's inclusion in the S&P 500.

Dow Jones Industrial AverageS&P 500SpaceX
science18h ago

Black Hole-Neutron Star Collision Challenges Cosmic Dance Expectations

Gravitational wave detection reveals celestial objects merged from unusual oval orbit, contradicting theories of circular pre-collision paths.

GW200105neutron starblack hole
space19h ago

SpaceX Prepares Friday Launch of 29 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

The Starlink 10-48 mission will expand SpaceX's broadband constellation from pad 40 at 8:10 a.m. EDT.

SpaceXCape Canaveral Space Force StationFalcon 9
space21h ago

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Unprecedented Chemical Composition

New data from the alien comet shows a unique chemical fingerprint unlike any object previously observed in our solar system.

3I/ATLASALMA'Oumuamua
space22h ago

NASA's Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Aims to Enable Supersonic Flight Over Land

NASA project seeks to develop new aircraft noise standards that could lift 50-year ban on civilian supersonic flights over U.S. land.

NASALow Boom Flight DemonstratorFederal Aviation Administration
space23h ago

China's Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return Mission Enters Construction Phase

China advances its ambitious Mars sample return mission targeting a late 2028 launch to search for biosignatures on the Red Planet.

ChinaTianwen-3Mars
science23h ago

Astronomers Detect Evidence of Catastrophic Collision Between Two Exoplanets

Scientists observe rare aftermath of planetary collision that may provide insights into how Earth's moon formed.

EarthSolar System
space23h ago

Adult Swim's Rick and Morty Returns for Season 9 with Anti-AI Promise

Popular sci-fi animated series pledges human-created content when it launches in May.

Adult SwimRick and Morty
space23h ago

Astronomers Witness Rare Planet Collision That May Mirror Earth's Moon Formation

Scientists observe catastrophic planetary crash around distant star, offering new insights into how Earth's moon likely formed billions of years ago.

EarthTheia
space23h ago

Astronomers Discover Evidence of Cataclysmic Planetary Collision in Distant Star System

New observations reveal violent planet-to-planet impact similar to the collision that formed Earth's moon.

EarthMoon
markets23h ago

PayPay Surges 14% in $880M IPO, S&P Eyes SpaceX Fast-Track Rules

SoftBank-backed PayPay posts strong debut while index changes could accelerate SpaceX S&P 500 entry.

PayPay Corp.SoftBankSpaceX
defense23h ago

US Military Aircraft Down in Iraq as NASA Eyes April Moon Mission

Two separate developments see US forces conducting rescue operations in Iraq while space agency targets spring lunar launch.

US Central CommandIraqNASA
science23h ago

AI Decodes Neutron Star Data to Reveal Nuclear Forces in Dense Matter

Machine learning helps scientists analyze astrophysical explosions to understand quantum-level interactions between neutrons and protons in atomic nuclei.

Nature Communicationsneutron stars
space1d ago

Holly Hunter's Star Trek Character Praised as Academy Principal

Entertainment critics highlight Hunter's portrayal of Nahla Ake as blending innovation with franchise tradition.

Holly HunterNahla AkeStarfleet Academy
markets1d ago

SpaceX Eyes Record $50B IPO Amid Market Volatility and Energy Disruptions

The space company could reach $1.75 trillion valuation this summer as investors pile into private deals despite rising Treasury yields and oil market disruptions.

SpaceXElon MuskFederal Reserve
space1d ago

NASA to Update Artemis 2 Moon Mission Timeline Amid Growing Delays

Space agency faces mounting challenges as lunar program timeline remains uncertain, while NATO conducts Arctic warfare exercises in Norway.

NASAArtemis 2Artemis
space1d ago

Supercomputer Simulations Reveal Gamma-Ray Chaos in Neutron Star Mergers

New computational models show extreme magnetic fields in neutron star collisions trap their own gamma-ray emissions, revealing previously unknown physics of these cosmic events.

LIGO-VirgoUniverse
space1d ago

NASA CubeSat captures first exoplanet images while scientists expand habitable zone theory

NASA's SPARCS mission begins studying star activity to assess planetary habitability as researchers propose ionic liquids could support life beyond water-based zones.

NASASPARCSMIT
space1d ago

NASA CubeSat Begins Exoplanet Hunt While Space Economy Advances

SPARCS spacecraft delivers first images to study stellar activity affecting planetary habitability as startups raise funding for AI-powered Earth observation.

NASASPARCSInternational Space Station
space1d ago

NASA Directed to Build Permanent Moon Base by 2030

US Senate committee orders NASA to establish lunar outpost as science laboratory and proving ground for deep space missions.

NASAUS SenateArtemis program
space1d ago

Galaxy Zoo Citizen Science Project Analyzes Euclid Telescope's Cosmic Collision Data

NASA partners with European Space Agency to crowdsource analysis of galaxy interactions captured by the Euclid space telescope.

Galaxy ZooEuclidEuropean Space Agency
science1d ago

MIT Scientists Confirm Early Universe's Quark-Gluon Plasma Behaved Like Liquid

Physicists observe first clear evidence of quarks creating wakes in primordial plasma, validating theoretical models of post-Big Bang conditions.

MITRelativistic Heavy Ion ColliderBig Bang
space1d ago

NASA Cancels AXIS X-ray Telescope as Webb Delivers New Spiral Galaxy Images

NASA terminates the AXIS X-ray space telescope project citing unmet requirements, while the James Webb Space Telescope continues producing breakthrough observations of distant galaxies.

NASAAXISJames Webb Space Telescope
space1d ago

NASA Develops Advanced Math Models for Spacecraft Dynamic Simulations

New reduced-order modeling technique promises faster, more accurate analysis of nonlinear spacecraft structural behavior during large maneuvers.

NASA
space1d ago

CHEOPS Discovers Rocky Exoplanet That Defies Formation Theory

ESA's mission finds fourth planet in LHS 1903 system positioned where current models say it shouldn't exist.

CHEOPSEuropean Space AgencyLHS 1903
science1d ago

Astronomers Warn of Rising Threat from Building-Sized Asteroids to Space Infrastructure

Scientists highlight growing concern over decameter-scale asteroids that strike Earth every few decades, posing risks to GPS and communication systems.

EarthGPS
space1d ago

US Lawmakers Push for Permanent Moon Base Amid China Space Race Concerns

Congressional representatives call for establishing a 'Lunar Surface Moon Base' as America seeks to maintain space superiority against China's growing lunar ambitions.

United StatesChinaNASA
space1d ago

Mediterranean Detector Captures Highest-Energy Neutrino; Solar Rotation Theory Overturned

Scientists trace record-breaking 'ghost particle' to violent black hole jets while new simulations challenge decades of stellar physics assumptions.

KM3NeTMediterranean SeaSicily
space1d ago

14-Year-Old NASA Satellite Makes Uncontrolled Reentry to Earth

A 1,300-pound retired science satellite plunged back through Earth's atmosphere after spending over a decade in orbit.

NASAEarth
space1d ago

Astronomers Witness Rare Planetary Collision 11,000 Light-Years Away

A sun-like star's strange flickering reveals what scientists believe is two worlds smashing together in a violent cosmic catastrophe.

space1d ago

Northrop Grumman's First Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Departs ISS

The enhanced cargo spacecraft completed its maiden supply mission and will deorbit this weekend.

space1d ago

Astronomers witness supernova birth of ultra-magnetic neutron star for first time

Scientists discover how supernovas create neutron stars with magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth's.

space1d ago

Mantis Space Raises $10M to Build Solar Power Satellite Constellation

New Mexico startup emerges from stealth to develop space-based solar power delivery system for spacecraft.

space1d ago

Scientists Successfully Grow Chickpeas in Simulated Moon Soil

Breakthrough research demonstrates potential for lunar agriculture using enhanced regolith mixture.

tech1d ago

FCC Chair Criticizes Amazon's Satellite Delays After SpaceX Opposition

Amazon seeks extension for 1,600 satellite deployment deadline while facing regulatory pushback over competitive practices.

startups1d ago

Germany's AIRMO Raises €5M Seed to Launch Methane-Detecting Satellites by 2027

Berlin-based SpaceTech startup secures funding to build advanced greenhouse gas monitoring system using satellite technology.

space1d ago

Firefly Alpha Returns to Orbit After 2025 Accidents

Small launch provider completes seventh flight following explosive failures last year.

Firefly AerospaceAlphaReaver
space1d ago

Austrian Satellite Propulsion Firm Enpulsion Raises $26M in First Major Funding Round

The electric propulsion systems manufacturer secures capital to scale production and explore acquisitions.

space1d ago

Rubin Observatory's LSST Survey to Detect Thousands of Dangerous Near-Earth Asteroids

The Vera Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time will identify millions of asteroids and tens of thousands of potentially hazardous Near-Earth Objects as it begins operations.

Vera Rubin ObservatoryLegacy Survey of Space and TimeNear-Earth Objects
space1d ago

NASA Launches University Innovation Project to Address Aviation System Challenges

The Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate funds university-led research through multi-disciplinary awards to complement NASA's aviation goals.

global1d ago

NASA Satellite Crashes Into Pacific as Queensland Floods Claim Two Lives

A 1,300-pound NASA spacecraft made an uncontrolled re-entry over the Pacific Ocean while flooding in Queensland, Australia claimed its first fatalities.

space1d ago

NASA Telescopes Detect Most Distant Gamma-Ray Burst from Merging Neutron Stars

The kilonova explosion occurred in a tidal stream of debris from merging galaxies, offering new insights into stellar gold production.

space1d ago

Artemis lunar lander delays mount as NASA struggles with schedule management

New report highlights NASA's cost control success but scheduling failures in crewed lunar lander development for Artemis missions.

defense2d ago

World Militaries Rush to Build Starlink Alternatives Over Musk Dependency Concerns

Armed forces globally are developing independent satellite internet systems to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink for battlefield communications.

SpaceXStarlinkElon Musk
science2d ago

Local Universe Expanding Slower Than Expected, New Galaxy Studies Reveal

Two studies using novel galaxy group motion analysis suggest our cosmic neighborhood expands more slowly than previously measured, potentially requiring less dark matter to explain galactic dynamics.

Nature Ecology & Evolution
space2d ago

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Exhibits Unprecedented Properties, Challenging Comet Models

The third known interstellar object displays characteristics unlike any comet previously observed, raising questions about formation and composition.

3I/ATLAS1I/Oumuamua2I/Borisov
space2d ago

SES Israel Teleport Hit by Missile Strike as Regional Tensions Rise

Satellite operator SES reports missile strike on Israeli ground facility amid escalating Middle East conflict.

SESIsraelIran
science2d ago

Astronomers Witness Birth of Magnetar, Confirming Theory Behind Universe's Brightest Stars

Scientists observe the formation of a highly magnetized neutron star for the first time, validating a 16-year-old theory about cosmic explosions.

UC BerkeleyNature
space2d ago

Space Guide: How to Identify and Study Meteorites at Home Using Microscopy

New observational guide helps amateur astronomers examine meteorite features through home microscopy techniques.

Space.com
space2d ago

Astronomers Develop New Method to Detect Supermassive Black Hole Binaries

Scientists propose using gravitational lensing flashes from starlight to identify elusive binary supermassive black holes in distant galaxies.

LISA
space2d ago

Space Force Terminates AeroVironment Contract While NASA Disqualifies X-Ray Telescope Mission

U.S. space agencies make major program decisions affecting satellite control systems and astrophysics research missions.

U.S. Space ForceAeroVironmentNASA
space2d ago

Hubble-Euclid Team Captures Detailed Cat's Eye Nebula Image; Artemis 2 Delayed to April

New multi-telescope collaboration reveals intricate structure of dying star remnant while NASA pushes back crewed lunar mission due to SLS technical issues.

NASAESAHubble Space Telescope
defense2d ago

Anduril Acquires Space Tracking Firm ExoAnalytic for 130-Person Team Integration

Defense tech unicorn Anduril plans to fully absorb ExoAnalytic's satellite and missile tracking capabilities rather than operate it as a subsidiary.

Anduril IndustriesExoAnalytic SolutionsPentagon
tech2d ago

NASA Satellite to Make Uncontrolled Re-entry; Meta Acquires AI Agent Network Moltbook

A 1,300-pound NASA spacecraft faces uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry while Meta expands AI capabilities through strategic acquisition.

NASAVan Allen Probe AEarth
space2d ago

Newly Discovered Comet Could Become Visible in Daytime This April

A rapidly brightening comet faces an extreme close solar encounter on April 4 that will determine if it becomes visible to naked eye observers.

Comet McNaughtApril 4Sun
space2d ago

Telesat Expands Landing Stations for Lightspeed Constellation Launch

Canadian satellite operator secures additional ground infrastructure ahead of December pathfinder deployment for its broadband constellation.

TelesatLightspeedCanada
space2d ago

Van Allen Probe A Returns Early as Solar Activity Accelerates Atmospheric Decay

NASA's radiation belt research spacecraft completed unplanned atmospheric reentry in March 2026, two years ahead of schedule due to increased solar activity.

NASAVan Allen Probe AVan Allen Probe B
science2d ago

Scientists Find Evidence of Oval-Orbit Black Hole-Neutron Star Merger

Discovery of elliptical orbital path challenges assumptions about how these cosmic pairs form and evolve before collision.

Black HoleNeutron StarGravitational Waves
space2d ago

Researchers Develop Heat-Resistant Nanoengineered Light Sail for Deep Space Missions

Tuskegee University scientists create new solar sail design that overcomes thermal damage issues plaguing current propellantless propulsion systems.

Tuskegee UniversityDimitar DimitrovElijah Taylor Harris
defense2d ago

Anduril Expands Into Space Defense as Trump's Golden Dome Project Takes Shape

Defense tech company Anduril acquires space capabilities to support President Trump's missile defense initiative amid broader market volatility.

AndurilPalmer LuckeyExoanalytic Solutions
space2d ago

NASA's Curiosity Rover Explores Martian 'Boxwork' Formations in Final Survey Phase

The Mars rover enters its last stage of investigating spider web-like geological structures on the Red Planet's surface.

NASACuriosity roverMars
space2d ago

NASA and SpaceX Clash Over Manual Controls for Moon Lander Design

Disagreement emerges between space agency and private contractor over safety systems for upcoming lunar missions.

NASASpaceXStarship
space2d ago

1,300-Pound NASA Spacecraft Set for Uncontrolled Earth Re-Entry

NASA's Van Allen Probe A satellite will plunge through Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space studying radiation belts.

NASAVan Allen Probe AEarth
science2d ago

Mystery Space Explosion 'The Whippet' Baffles Astronomers as Brightest of Its Kind

A rapidly brightening cosmic burst called AT 2024wpp may result from an exotic star falling into a black hole, puzzling scientists with its unprecedented brightness.

AT 2024wppThe Whippet
space2d ago

NASA Launches March 2026 Satellite Image Challenge for Public Engagement

NASA's Earth Observatory invites the public to identify and analyze satellite imagery in monthly educational puzzle.

NASAEarth ObservatoryLandsat
tech2d ago

NASA Satellite to Crash Back to Earth Tonight as Congress Eyes Voter ID Legislation

A 1,300-pound defunct satellite will make an uncontrolled re-entry while Senate Republicans prepare action on the SAVE America Act.

NASAVan Allen Probe AEarth
space2d ago

Viasat Secures $14M Navy Contract for Executive Aircraft Satellite Communications

Two-year deal provides satellite communications for Navy C-37 executive jets transporting senior military leaders.

ViasatU.S. NavyBoeing
space2d ago

Sun's Internal 'Heartbeat' Discovered as NOAA Chief Warns of Science Program Cuts

Forty years of solar observations reveal cyclical changes in the Sun's interior structure while federal space science programs face workforce reductions.

University of BirminghamYale UniversityNOAA
tech2d ago

Ford Launches AI Platform for Commercial Business as MDA Space Plans $300M US IPO

Ford unveils AI technology to expand its multibillion-dollar Pro commercial division while Canadian space company MDA seeks US listing.

Ford Motor CompanyJim FarleyMDA Space Ltd.
space2d ago

NASA Inspector General Finds Gaps in Moon Lander Safety Protocols

Office of Inspector General identifies testing and crew survival analysis shortfalls in SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar lander programs.

NASANASA Office of Inspector GeneralSpaceX
defense2d ago

US Space Force Advances Missile Warning System Amid Regional Conflicts

Space Force clears design milestone for new constellation as Middle East tensions escalate and Chinese weapons spread to Eastern Europe.

US Space ForceBAE Systems Space and Mission SystemsSystem Delta 84
space2d ago

NASA Discovers Rare Star Collision in Unexpected Galactic Environment

Fleet of NASA missions detects collision between ultradense stars in tiny galaxy within gas stream, potentially solving cosmic mysteries.

NASAThe Astrophysical Journal Letters
space3d ago

Ancient Stars Confirm Universe Age at 13.6 Billion Years in New Galactic Survey

Astronomers analyzed over 200,000 Milky Way stars to independently verify cosmic age estimates amid ongoing scientific debate.

Milky WayPlanck satelliteBig Bang
space3d ago

NASA Advances Heat Shield Technology with New Spallation Research for Future Missions

Engineers investigate thermal protection system failure mechanisms to improve spacecraft safety during atmospheric reentry.

NASAEngineering and Safety CenterHyMETS
space3d ago

NASA Hosts Webinar on Satellogic Earth Observation Data Access Program

Space agency showcases commercial satellite data partnership with Argentine constellation operator.

NASASatellogicCommercial Smallsat Data Acquisition
space3d ago

NASA Advances Cold-Weather Electronics for Europa and Lunar Exploration Missions

New radiation-resistant electronics could enable autonomous sensors on Jupiter's moon Europa while reducing heating requirements for Moon and Mars outposts.

NASAEuropaJupiter

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