Space and Science
Booster leak delays Ax-4 private astronaut mission...
A propellant leak in a Falcon 9 booster has delayed the launch of a fourth Axiom Space private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The post Booster leak delays Ax-4 private astronaut mission to ISS appeared first on...
A tiny star gave birth to an absolute giant. Scien...
Astronomers using NASA's TESS data discovered a red dwarf star with a big gas giant exoplanet, defying planet formation theories.
ESA Impact: Pick of our spring space snaps
ESA Impact: Pick of our spring space snaps
Whitesides says budget proposal shows the administ...
A leading Democratic member of the House Science Committee criticized the proposed steep cuts in NASA’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal. The post Whitesides says budget proposal shows the administration does not value NASA science appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA’s CODEX Captures Unique Views of Sun’s Outer ...
Key Points: Scientists analyzing data from NASA’s CODEX (Coronal Diagnostic Experiment) investigation have successfully evaluated the instrument’s first images, revealing the speed and temperature of material flowing out from the Sun. These images, shared at a press event Tuesday...
Legendary astronaut reveals the best view of the m...
Legendary NASA astronaut has expressed excitement for the appearance of a Strawberry Moon tonight, saying it will be the 'best lunar views in 20 years'
Live – A Conversation with Rep. George Whitesides ...
Join us on for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Representative George Whitesides (D-CA), a freshman congressman representing California’s 27th District. Whitesides brings years of experience to Capitol Hill, having previously served as NASA’s Chief of Staff and as CEO...
AIAA’s Uniquely Interdisciplinary Space Conference...
Next month, ASCEND 2025 kicks off in Las Vegas for the fifth annual event. AIAA’s on-ramp-to-space gathering prides itself on its interdisciplinary focus: attendees will include leaders in commercial and […] The post AIAA’s Uniquely Interdisciplinary Space Conference—ASCEND—Poised for...
Lawmakers find common ground on space but Golden D...
Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, said a draft defense appropriations bill unveiled June 9 signals bipartisan concerns that the U.S. is underinvesting in space capabilities. The post Lawmakers find common ground on...
Europe clears SES-Intelsat deal without conditions...
Europe has unconditionally approved SES’ plan to buy rival satellite operator Intelsat, leaving the United States as the final major regulatory hurdle in the way of the $4 billion deal. The post Europe clears SES-Intelsat deal without conditions appeared...
High Above the World
Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz works with a grapple fixture during a June 2002 spacewalk – the first spacewalk of the STS-111 mission.
Launch Roundup: ULA to launch Kuiper’s second batc...
SpaceX will launch Axiom Space’s fourth private crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS)… The post Launch Roundup: ULA to launch Kuiper’s second batch of satellites, SpaceX to launch Axiom crew to ISS appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Frigid Exoplanet in Strange Orbit Imaged by NASA’s...
A planetary system described as abnormal, chaotic, and strange by researchers has come into clearer view with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Using Webb’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera), researchers have successfully imaged one of two known planets surrounding the star...
I Am Artemis: Ernesto Garcia
Listen to this audio excerpt from Ernesto Garcia, Rayotech Scientific engineering manager: My name is Ernesto Garcia, and I am an engineering manager at Rayotech Scientific in San Diego, in charge of fabricating the windowpanes for the Orion spacecraft....
SpaceNews successfully launches new business offer...
Washington, D.C. – June 6, 2025 — SpaceNews proudly supported ispace-U.S. and the Commercial Space Federation to host a live lunar landing watch party for the Hakuto-R Mission 2. The […] The post SpaceNews successfully launches new business offering,...
NASA F-15s Validate Tools for Quesst Mission
High over the Mojave Desert, two NASA F-15 research jets made a series of flights throughout May to validate tools designed to measure and record the shock waves that will be produced by the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic experimental...
Space calendar 2025: Here are the moments you wont...
Here's a round-up of space missions and cosmic events just around the bend in 2025. Several companies will attempt moon landings for NASA.
Apogee Semiconductor Partners with ALTER Technolog...
Plano, Texas – Apogee Semiconductor, a leading provider of advanced technologies for space and extreme environments, today announced its partnership with ALTER Technology, a global provider and added value reseller […] The post Apogee Semiconductor Partners with ALTER Technology...
NASA Student Challenge Prepares Future Designers f...
At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, the next generation of lunar explorers and engineers are already hard at work. Some started with sketchbooks and others worked with computer-aided design files, but all had a vision of how design...
Strawberry Moon will be lowest in UK skies since 2...
If you love skygazing, you won't want to miss a rare viewing opportunity tonight. And you should be able to catch it before you go to bed.