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The spacecraft's impact on the Dimorphos asteroid changed its orbital period around the sun, marking a milestone in Earth's asteroid defense capabilities.
Four-astronaut crew will conduct approximately 10-day test flight around the Moon, marking NASA's return to crewed lunar missions after five decades.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate spiral arm structures in a galaxy 65 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation.
Japanese satellite servicing company selects German launch provider for ELSA-M deorbiting mission targeting space debris cleanup.
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.
Astronomers identify third confirmed interstellar visitor within a decade after millennia of none, suggesting improved detection capabilities rather than increased cosmic traffic.
NASA's research center invites companies and agencies to explore partnerships in aerospace innovation and sustainability projects.
NASA's innovation lab partners with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on three-phase crowdsourcing challenge targeting geophysics and AI solutions for structural assessment.
European satellite operator terminates capacity agreements on two Russian spacecraft amid technical failure and ongoing Western sanctions.
The Graphics and Visualization Lab creates immersive simulations and facility models to support NASA's engineering and research projects.
NASA's Glenn Research Center unveils enhanced visualization lab supporting mission planning while Artemis 2 delays continue.
Scientists discover a gamma-ray burst from merging neutron stars within a previously unknown mini-galaxy, offering insights into cosmic evolution.
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL freighter departs the International Space Station carrying waste destined for atmospheric destruction.
Auroras could be visible from Alaska to Maine as fast-moving solar wind stream arrives at Earth.
The rotorcraft will explore Titan's surface to study prebiotic chemistry and potential ingredients for life.
Space agency targets April launch date for crewed lunar flyby mission as engineers prepare Space Launch System for pad rollout.
Nuclear physicists uncover key discoveries about how unstable atomic nuclei decay during the rapid neutron-capture process that forges heavy elements.
Major stock index drops sharply while S&P considers rule changes that could expedite SpaceX's inclusion in the S&P 500.
Gravitational wave detection reveals celestial objects merged from unusual oval orbit, contradicting theories of circular pre-collision paths.
The Starlink 10-48 mission will expand SpaceX's broadband constellation from pad 40 at 8:10 a.m. EDT.
New data from the alien comet shows a unique chemical fingerprint unlike any object previously observed in our solar system.
NASA project seeks to develop new aircraft noise standards that could lift 50-year ban on civilian supersonic flights over U.S. land.
China advances its ambitious Mars sample return mission targeting a late 2028 launch to search for biosignatures on the Red Planet.
Scientists observe rare aftermath of planetary collision that may provide insights into how Earth's moon formed.
Popular sci-fi animated series pledges human-created content when it launches in May.
Scientists observe catastrophic planetary crash around distant star, offering new insights into how Earth's moon likely formed billions of years ago.
New observations reveal violent planet-to-planet impact similar to the collision that formed Earth's moon.
SoftBank-backed PayPay posts strong debut while index changes could accelerate SpaceX S&P 500 entry.
Two separate developments see US forces conducting rescue operations in Iraq while space agency targets spring lunar launch.
Machine learning helps scientists analyze astrophysical explosions to understand quantum-level interactions between neutrons and protons in atomic nuclei.
Entertainment critics highlight Hunter's portrayal of Nahla Ake as blending innovation with franchise tradition.
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.
Space agency faces mounting challenges as lunar program timeline remains uncertain, while NATO conducts Arctic warfare exercises in Norway.
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.
NASA's SPARCS mission begins studying star activity to assess planetary habitability as researchers propose ionic liquids could support life beyond water-based zones.
SPARCS spacecraft delivers first images to study stellar activity affecting planetary habitability as startups raise funding for AI-powered Earth observation.
US Senate committee orders NASA to establish lunar outpost as science laboratory and proving ground for deep space missions.
NASA partners with European Space Agency to crowdsource analysis of galaxy interactions captured by the Euclid space telescope.
Physicists observe first clear evidence of quarks creating wakes in primordial plasma, validating theoretical models of post-Big Bang conditions.
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.
New reduced-order modeling technique promises faster, more accurate analysis of nonlinear spacecraft structural behavior during large maneuvers.
ESA's mission finds fourth planet in LHS 1903 system positioned where current models say it shouldn't exist.
Scientists highlight growing concern over decameter-scale asteroids that strike Earth every few decades, posing risks to GPS and communication systems.
Congressional representatives call for establishing a 'Lunar Surface Moon Base' as America seeks to maintain space superiority against China's growing lunar ambitions.
Scientists trace record-breaking 'ghost particle' to violent black hole jets while new simulations challenge decades of stellar physics assumptions.
A 1,300-pound retired science satellite plunged back through Earth's atmosphere after spending over a decade in orbit.
A sun-like star's strange flickering reveals what scientists believe is two worlds smashing together in a violent cosmic catastrophe.
The enhanced cargo spacecraft completed its maiden supply mission and will deorbit this weekend.
Scientists discover how supernovas create neutron stars with magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth's.
New Mexico startup emerges from stealth to develop space-based solar power delivery system for spacecraft.
Breakthrough research demonstrates potential for lunar agriculture using enhanced regolith mixture.
Amazon seeks extension for 1,600 satellite deployment deadline while facing regulatory pushback over competitive practices.
Berlin-based SpaceTech startup secures funding to build advanced greenhouse gas monitoring system using satellite technology.
Small launch provider completes seventh flight following explosive failures last year.
The electric propulsion systems manufacturer secures capital to scale production and explore acquisitions.
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.
The Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate funds university-led research through multi-disciplinary awards to complement NASA's aviation goals.
A 1,300-pound NASA spacecraft made an uncontrolled re-entry over the Pacific Ocean while flooding in Queensland, Australia claimed its first fatalities.
The kilonova explosion occurred in a tidal stream of debris from merging galaxies, offering new insights into stellar gold production.
New report highlights NASA's cost control success but scheduling failures in crewed lunar lander development for Artemis missions.
Armed forces globally are developing independent satellite internet systems to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink for battlefield communications.
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.
The third known interstellar object displays characteristics unlike any comet previously observed, raising questions about formation and composition.
Satellite operator SES reports missile strike on Israeli ground facility amid escalating Middle East conflict.
Scientists observe the formation of a highly magnetized neutron star for the first time, validating a 16-year-old theory about cosmic explosions.
New observational guide helps amateur astronomers examine meteorite features through home microscopy techniques.
Scientists propose using gravitational lensing flashes from starlight to identify elusive binary supermassive black holes in distant galaxies.
U.S. space agencies make major program decisions affecting satellite control systems and astrophysics research missions.
New multi-telescope collaboration reveals intricate structure of dying star remnant while NASA pushes back crewed lunar mission due to SLS technical issues.
Defense tech unicorn Anduril plans to fully absorb ExoAnalytic's satellite and missile tracking capabilities rather than operate it as a subsidiary.
A 1,300-pound NASA spacecraft faces uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry while Meta expands AI capabilities through strategic acquisition.
A rapidly brightening comet faces an extreme close solar encounter on April 4 that will determine if it becomes visible to naked eye observers.
Canadian satellite operator secures additional ground infrastructure ahead of December pathfinder deployment for its broadband constellation.
NASA's radiation belt research spacecraft completed unplanned atmospheric reentry in March 2026, two years ahead of schedule due to increased solar activity.
Discovery of elliptical orbital path challenges assumptions about how these cosmic pairs form and evolve before collision.
Tuskegee University scientists create new solar sail design that overcomes thermal damage issues plaguing current propellantless propulsion systems.
Defense tech company Anduril acquires space capabilities to support President Trump's missile defense initiative amid broader market volatility.
The Mars rover enters its last stage of investigating spider web-like geological structures on the Red Planet's surface.
Disagreement emerges between space agency and private contractor over safety systems for upcoming lunar missions.
NASA's Van Allen Probe A satellite will plunge through Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space studying radiation belts.
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.
NASA's Earth Observatory invites the public to identify and analyze satellite imagery in monthly educational puzzle.
A 1,300-pound defunct satellite will make an uncontrolled re-entry while Senate Republicans prepare action on the SAVE America Act.
Two-year deal provides satellite communications for Navy C-37 executive jets transporting senior military leaders.
Forty years of solar observations reveal cyclical changes in the Sun's interior structure while federal space science programs face workforce reductions.
Ford unveils AI technology to expand its multibillion-dollar Pro commercial division while Canadian space company MDA seeks US listing.
Office of Inspector General identifies testing and crew survival analysis shortfalls in SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar lander programs.
Space Force clears design milestone for new constellation as Middle East tensions escalate and Chinese weapons spread to Eastern Europe.
Fleet of NASA missions detects collision between ultradense stars in tiny galaxy within gas stream, potentially solving cosmic mysteries.
Astronomers analyzed over 200,000 Milky Way stars to independently verify cosmic age estimates amid ongoing scientific debate.
Engineers investigate thermal protection system failure mechanisms to improve spacecraft safety during atmospheric reentry.
Space agency showcases commercial satellite data partnership with Argentine constellation operator.
New radiation-resistant electronics could enable autonomous sensors on Jupiter's moon Europa while reducing heating requirements for Moon and Mars outposts.