Review by Gizmodo: In the vast expanse of space exploration, a new frontier is unfolding, one that seeks to redefine the parameters of who gets to venture beyond Earth’s bounds. Blue Origin, the pioneering spaceflight company, is poised to launch a groundbreaking mission, NS-37, which promises to shatter existing barriers. On board the New Shepherd […]

In the frosty landscape of NASA’s budget proposal, a glimmer of hope emerged from the astrophysics division. Shawn Domagal-Goldman, acting director of the division, painted a rosy picture of upcoming missions, a stark contrast to the bleak outlook just six months prior. Speaking at a Maryland Space Business Roundtable luncheon, he highlighted a slew of […]

On a recent Sunday, SpaceX achieved a remarkable milestone with the successful landing of its 550th Falcon 9 booster, marking almost a decade since its first successful rocket stage recovery. This accomplishment was made possible by a launch from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, where a Falcon 9 […]

Information column from New Scientist: In the celestial ballet of 2025, a brief, heart-stopping moment unfolded as astronomers detected an asteroid, christened 2024 YR4, whose trajectory threatened to intersect with Earth. Initially spotted in late December 2024, this space-faring entity, estimated to be between 40 and 90 metres in width, sparked a flurry of calculations […]

The allure of space has captivated human imagination for centuries, and in the United States, a score of space museums offer a fascinating glimpse into the cosmos. For those eager to explore the wonders of space, Iona Brannon, a seasoned journalist, has curated a list of 13 incredible space museums that are a must-visit for […]

NASA’s Maven spacecraft, a stalwart observer of the Martian atmosphere for over a decade, has fallen silent. The orbiter, launched in 2013, had been diligently studying the planet’s upper atmosphere and its interaction with the solar wind since 2014. Its findings had significantly contributed to the understanding of Mars’ transformation from a wet and warm […]

Comet 3I → ATLAS, a mysterious interstellar visitor, has been captivating astronomers and space enthusiasts with its journey through the solar system. This rare and intriguing object is only the third confirmed to have entered the cosmic neighborhood from elsewhere in the galaxy. According to NBC News, the comet’s recent photos, released last week, provide […]

Staff inbox at ScienceDaily: Astronomers Unveil Mysteries of TRAPPIST-1e, a Nearby Earth-like Exoplanet In a groundbreaking study, researchers have shed new light on the enigmatic TRAPPIST-1e, a Earth-sized exoplanet located approximately 39 light-years from Earth. According to recent observations made with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, as reported in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, this celestial […]

Spielberg’s forthcoming UFO movie has sparked a flurry of speculation within the alien conspiracy theory community. Cryptic billboards, emblazoned with the enigmatic phrase “All will be disclosed,” have begun to appear in cities across the country, including New York City and Los Angeles, as reported by Yahoo Entertainment. The billboards, which feature a haunting image […]