Space and Science
Sea surface warming faster than expected
Satellite observations show that sea-surface temperatures over the past four decades have been getting warmer at an accelerated pace.
Meet the Space Ops Team: Becky Brocato
As an adventurous individual, Becky Brocato, Ph.D., has a deep curiosity for understanding the conditions of the human body, especially as it pertains to spaceflight. This passion directly translates to her role at NASA, where Brocato serves as the...
NICER Status Update
April 17, 2025 Following Repair, NASA’s NICER Improves Daytime Measurements A NASA X-ray telescope on the International Space Station called NICER, or Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer, has regained additional daytime observation capabilities thanks to repairs completed during a...
Science Meets Art: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Turns...
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is scheduled to return home in mid-April after a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station as part of Expedition 72. Throughout his stay, Pettit contributed to research that benefits humanity and future space missions.Pettit...
Secret plans for Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile shi...
The plan would see hundreds of satellites launched around the globe to sense missiles and track their movements.
Now conspiracy theorists claim to spot a fake HAND...
Conspiracy theorists have seized on a viral image which appears to show a fake hand on the Blue Origin spacecraft which took Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez to space.
U.S. Space Force lays out battle plan for space in...
The document, titled “Space Warfighting: A Framework for Planners,” outlines how U.S. forces might assert control of the orbital high ground The post U.S. Space Force lays out battle plan for space in new ‘warfighting’ guide appeared first on...
Texas Space Commission awards $26 million to five ...
The Texas Space Commission has awarded more than $26 million to five companies in the latest round of awards designed to stimulate the state’s space industry. The post Texas Space Commission awards $26 million to five companies appeared first...
Mission team details complex rescue of Chinese lun...
A team behind the rescue of two lunar satellites left stranded by a launch anomaly have revealed the challenges they faced in salvaging the mission. The post Mission team details complex rescue of Chinese lunar spacecraft appeared first on...
Why Resilient GPS (R-GPS) Matters for US Military ...
GPS is not only a cornerstone to our military superiority, it is foundational to our national and global economic stability. In fact, analysts warn that GPS outages could cost our […] The post Why Resilient GPS (R-GPS) Matters for...
Intense drone footage shows desert landing of Blue...
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' rocket company that recently launched Katy Perry and others into space, released footage of its New Shepard rocket booster landing back on Earth.
Register now for ESA’s Living Planet Symposium in ...
Registrations are now open for the European Space Agency’s Living Planet Symposium (LPS) – one of the largest Earth observation conferences in the world. The event will take place on 23–27 June 2025 in Vienna, Austria.
Revulsion at Katy Perry over her 'ultimate insult'...
Katy Perry emerged from the Blue Origin capsule and immediately dropped to her knees to kiss the dirt, elated to be back on solid ground. But the move has sparked fury among fans.
Jessica Alba DEFENDS Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez...
Jessica Alba defended the recent star-studded Blue Origin space flight, amid a fierce public backlash over the trip, which some have called 'space tourism.'
Minotaur IV rocket launches spy payloads for Natio...
The mission, designated NROL-174, lifted off at 3:33 p.m. Eastern from Space Launch Complex 8 (SLC-8) at Vandenberg. The post Minotaur IV rocket launches spy payloads for National Reconnaissance Office appeared first on SpaceNews.
Testing in the Clouds: NASA Flies to Improve Satel...
In February, NASA’s ER-2 science aircraft flew instruments designed to improve satellite data products and Earth science observations. From data collection to processing, satellite systems continue to advance, and NASA is exploring how instruments analyzing clouds can improve data...
NASA’s SpaceX 32nd Commercial Resupply Mission Ove...
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 4:15 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 21, for the next launch to deliver scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. Filled with about 6,700 pounds of supplies, the...
Scrub Jay at the Vehicle Assembly Building
A scrub jay perches on a branch near the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 22, 2020.
Ground twin built for Boeing’s 2026 quantum satell...
Boeing announced April 16 it has built the ground-based twin for a mission aiming to demonstrate quantum networking in space, marking a key milestone ahead of launching a small satellite called Q4S next year. The post Ground twin built...
Space Force eases entry for commercial firms with ...
“Based on the risk tolerance of the payload, the government determines which amount of mission assurance is most appropriate for that mission" The post Space Force eases entry for commercial firms with layered launch standards appeared first on SpaceNews.