Space and Science
NASA withdraws support for conferences
A space station research conference has been canceled and the future of a long-running planetary science conference is in doubt as NASA pulls back support for those events. The post NASA withdraws support for conferences appeared first on SpaceNews.
U.S. satellite firms look abroad as foreign nation...
The move reflects the democratization of space-based Earth observation technology as well as broader geopolitical realignments. The post U.S. satellite firms look abroad as foreign nations seek ‘sovereign’ eyes in the sky appeared first on SpaceNews.
Musk ally escalates Tesla chief's feud with Trump
An Elon Musk ally whose nomination to run NASA for Donald Trump was withdrawn the same day Musk left the White House believes anti-Elon sentiment led to his demise.
Why MTG-S1 is a nowcasting game-changer
The Meteosat Third Generation Sounder satellite (MTG-S) will generate a completely new type of data product, especially suited to nowcasting severe weather events. Here are five ways in which Europe’s latest weather satellite will change how we forecast weather.
Musk's stern warning as he challenges Trump's spen...
Elon Musk continued his warpath against Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' by demanding Americans reach out to their representatives to 'kill' it.
Europe’s far-reaching Space Act nears launch
Europe is expected to publish a draft law by the end of June to overhaul the regulation of space services, introducing unified rules for companies operating in or selling to the European market. The post Europe’s far-reaching Space Act...
ESA’s new asteroid hunter opens its eye to the sky...
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) newest planetary defender has opened its ‘eye’ to the cosmos for the first time. The Flyeye telescope’s ‘first light’ marks the beginning of a new chapter in how we scan the skies for new near-Earth...
Musk ally pours gasoline on Tesla chief's feud wit...
An Elon Musk ally whose nomination to run NASA for Donald Trump was withdrawn the same day Musk left the White House believes anti-Elon sentiment led to his demise.
Sols 4559-4560: Drill Campaign — Searching for a B...
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Monday, June 2, 2025 Now that Curiosity has spent a few sols collecting close-up measurements of the rocks in the outer edge of the...
Elon Musk issues stern message to every American a...
Elon Musk continued his warpath against Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' by demanding Americans reach out to their representatives to 'kill' it.
Isaacman: people with ‘axes to grind’ about Musk c...
Jared Isaacman made clear he believes his nomination to be administrator of NASA was pulled by the White House because of his ties to Elon Musk. The post Isaacman: people with ‘axes to grind’ about Musk caused withdrawn NASA...
NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 4 Launch, Arr...
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting 8:22 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 10, for launch of the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4. The mission will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at...
Lockheed Martin launches ‘AI Fight Club’ to test a...
The company aims to create a digital proving ground for AI systems across air, land, sea, and space operations. The post Lockheed Martin launches ‘AI Fight Club’ to test algorithms for warfare appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA, ISRO Research Aboard Fourth Private Astronau...
NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) are collaborating to launch scientific investigations aboard Axiom Mission 4, the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. These studies include examining muscle regeneration, growth of sprouts and edible microalgae,...
Galaxy Clusters on Course to Crash Again, NASA’s C...
New observations from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have captured a rare cosmic event: two galaxy clusters have collided and are now poised to head back for another swipe at each other. Galaxy clusters are some of...
3 Black Holes Caught Eating Massive Stars in NASA ...
Black holes are invisible to us unless they interact with something else. Some continuously eat gas and dust, and appear to glow brightly over time as matter falls in. But other black holes secretly lie in wait for years...
Core Components for NASA’s Roman Space Telescope P...
The core portion of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully completed vibration testing, ensuring it will withstand the extreme shaking experienced during launch. Passing this key milestone brings Roman one step closer to helping answer essential questions...
Tall ship brings ESA ocean science training to Nic...
After an extraordinary six-week voyage from northern Norway, the iconic Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl has docked in Nice, France, concluding ESA’s 2025 Advanced Ocean Training course. Braving everything from wild storms to calm near-freezing seas, students aboard mastered...
How NASA advisory committees are navigating a new ...
Since the start of the second Trump administration, NASA’s formal advisory committees have largely been suspended. While the congressionally mandated Aerospace Safety Advisory Committee has continued its work, the NASA […] The post How NASA advisory committees are navigating...
How a Childhood Telescope Launched a NASA Career
Christina Zeringue remembers being 10 years old, looking to the sky through her new telescope to view the Moon and planets on Christmas night. It opened her eyes to space and inspired her journey from the backyard to NASA’s...