Apollo 10’s near‑Moon landing return hit 40,000 km/h, a re‑entry speed record untouched for 57 years. When the Apollo 10 command module sliced through Earth’s atmosphere on 26 May 1969, it did so at a blistering 36 397 feet per second – roughly 39 938...

A 2‑W laser achieved a 36,000 km satellite downlink using a novel signal technique that vastly outperforms previous results. A laser transmitted from a geostationary platform must traverse roughly 36,000 km before reaching the surface, only to...

Study finds that placing a nuclear device deep inside an asteroid could vastly boost Earth’s defenses against catastrophic impacts. A recent peer‑reviewed article in Space: Science and Technology proposes that the most effective way to neutralise a...

A powerful solar storm has revealed a surprising process within Earth’s radiation belts, challenging long-held theories about our planet’s space environment. During the intense solar activity of May 2024, Earth’s magnetic field failed to act as the...

numbers creates dangerous orbital congestion and threatens space research. The rapid proliferation of satellites in Earth’s orbit is forcing a global reckoning among policymakers, scientists, and space agencies. As thousands of existing spacecraft are...

Astronaut Ron Garan reveals how a single, life-changing realization from orbit completely transformed his perspective on our planet and humanity. When viewed from the vantage point of low Earth orbit, the structures that define human existence on the...

As space launch traffic surges, uncontrolled reentries of hardware are becoming an escalating safety concern for populations on Earth. The intensifying pace of global space launches is pushing the limits of our orbital environment, with consequences...

A joint European-Chinese spacecraft has begun science operations, capturing the northern auroral ring and a dramatic substorm from orbit. A collaborative mission between Europe and China has captured a rare, comprehensive view of the northern lights...

NASA astronaut shows rare crystal formed on ISS, revealing how microgravity reshapes materials. NASA astronaut Don Pettit posted a striking image taken aboard the International Space Station that captures a hopper‑shaped potassium chloride crystal...

NASA astronaut Anil Menon lifts off on Soyuz MS-29, kicking off an ISS mission focused on AI, medical breakthroughs and semiconductor research. NASA astronaut Anil Menon lifted off for the International Space Station on Tuesday aboard the Soyuz MS-29...

China’s Shenzhou-23 crew advances a pioneering rice experiment to study how crops evolve over generations in orbit, shedding light on space agriculture. Ensuring a reliable food supply is a central obstacle for crews traveling beyond low Earth orbit,...

SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 mission features a new return capsule designed to make orbital research and space-based manufacturing a commercial reality. SpaceX has successfully deployed its Starfall return capsule for a second flight, marking a critical...

Astronaut Ron Garan reveals how a single, life-changing realization from orbit completely transformed his perspective on our fragile planet Earth. From the vantage point of orbit, the complex machinery that dictates human existence undergoes a striking...

two to three nights per week over a four-year period, effectively creating a systematic sweep of the sky that mirrors Earth’s orbital progression. This strategy is also energy-efficient, as it assumes a civilization might choose to broadcast only when...

NASA and Katalyst Space to test satellite servicing tech extending Swift Observatory’s lifespan NASA is gearing up for a mission that could reshape how spacecraft are serviced once they are in orbit. The agency’s upcoming partnership with Katalyst...

After 21 years in orbit, a legendary NASA observatory faces a fiery end, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of groundbreaking cosmic images. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is entering the final chapter of its two-decade mission, yet the veteran...

Sophia Space and Caltech develop compact all‑in‑one tiles that integrate solar cells, radiators and chips to cool orbital data centers efficiently. Sophia Space and Caltech want to fold the bulky parts of a space-based data center—solar cells and...

NASA uncovers a hidden comet, previously misidentified as an asteroid for 30 years, after spotting a subtle orbital anomaly. Astronomers have re‑identified a long‑known near‑Earth object as a faint, active comet after more than two decades of tracking....

After months in space, a rocket finally reaches the Moon, delivering new orbital images that capture the aftermath of a rare lunar event. In the pre‑dawn hours of 5 August 2026, South Korea’s Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter, better known as Danuri,...

NASA astronauts are starting a new week of space station research, prioritizing human health, cargo operations, and critical preparations for space travel. The Expedition 75 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has kicked off a busy week...