First seen in WIRED: Astronomers’ Quest for Exoplanets: Unveiling the Universe’s Hidden Worlds The discovery of Pluto by Clyde W. Tombaugh nearly a century ago marked a milestone in the exploration of our solar system. However, it would take almost a century for the next significant find – not within our own celestial neighborhood, but […]

On a balmy December morning, a hush of anticipation enveloped Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket prepared to pierce the sky, embarking on the clandestine NROL-77 mission. The National Reconnaissance Office, a guardian of secrets, had entrusted SpaceX with the launch of a classified payload, shrouded in mystery. As the […]

In the realm of video games, 2025 has emerged as a remarkable year, yielding an array of captivating titles that have left gamers and critics alike in awe. According to James Mastromarino, NPR’s gaming editor and producer for the show “Here & Now,” as quoted in PBS News, several releases have stood out for their […]

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 […]