The James Webb Space Telescope has captured rare, front-row views of the destructive forces shaping rocky planets within 21 distant, dusty star systems. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is providing astronomers with an unprecedented look at the...

Astronomers are urging for global cooperation as the rapid surge in satellite numbers creates dangerous orbital congestion and threatens space research. The rapid proliferation of satellites in Earth’s orbit is forcing a global reckoning among...

A breakthrough in graphene-based materials is bringing the dream of a functional space elevator closer to becoming an engineering reality. The long-standing vision of a space elevator is transitioning from the realm of science fiction to serious...

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will use advanced coronagraph technology to capture direct images of exoplanets, revolutionizing our search for other worlds. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has embarked on a mission to fundamentally alter our...

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...

A new AI system can now detect suspicious satellite activity by analyzing reflected light, offering a powerful new tool for monitoring objects in orbit. A sophisticated new artificial intelligence framework is set to enhance space situational awareness...

Scientists discovered that earthquake sensors across California recorded the sonic booms of a spacecraft reentering Earth’s atmosphere, allowing them to track its breakup in surprising detail. Just before sunrise on 2 April 2024, people across parts of...

NASA’s DART spacecraft famously shifted the orbit of an asteroid moon in 2022. New research shows the impact also nudged the entire asteroid system around the Sun, marking the first confirmed human-caused change to a celestial body’s heliocentric...

Three new NASA-supported spacecraft are launching to test dual-mode propulsion, probe hidden ultraviolet signals, and advance autonomous satellite inspection. A trio of advanced small spacecraft successfully reached orbit on October 1, launching from...

Inspired by the structure of eggshells, researchers have developed a new shield that slows simulated space debris by 65% to better protect spacecraft. Engineers are looking toward the delicate geometry of an eggshell to solve one of the most pressing...

US firm cleared to test a massive space mirror, sparking debate over potential climate impacts and the risk of permanently brightening the night sky. A federal panel has cleared a U.S. firm to launch its inaugural test satellite that will bounce...

After two decades of tracking the universe’s most violent events, NASA’s Swift telescope faces an uncertain future following a failed rescue mission. NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a veteran space telescope that spent two decades unraveling the...

Explore key differences between meteors, asteroids, and comets. Discover origins, characteristics, and fascinating facts about these space objects. Human curiosity about celestial objects has always drawn our gaze upward, leading us to question and...

Cambridge researchers argue orbital solar power, asteroid mining and space manufacturing are nearing profitability as launch costs drop 96% since 1960. Researchers at Cambridge University argue that commercial prospects such as orbital solar farms,...

New Helix Nebula images show stellar debris slowly breaking down and rejoining interstellar space, offering fresh insight into nebular evolution. A team of astronomers has obtained an unprecedented glimpse of a dying star’s final moments, documenting...

NASA launches a pioneering mission to rescue the Swift telescope and showcase next‑gen robotic satellite servicing. NASA has lifted off a pioneering project that could reshape how we maintain satellites while safeguarding one of the most productive...

Scientists suggest analyzing lunar soil for microscopic engineered particles that could hold the key to uncovering long-lost extraterrestrial civilizations. The quest to find evidence of extraterrestrial life has long focused on the skies, hunting for...

SpaceX launches a robotic spacecraft that could transform how geosynchronous satellites are serviced and extended, boosting longevity. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying a pioneering payload aimed at reshaping satellite upkeep in...

NASA’s Mars helicopter captured images of wreckage on the Red Planet, but the debris reveals a surprisingly functional story behind its alien appearance. Scattered across the rust-colored plains of Jezero Crater, a collection of twisted metal and...

Cambridge researchers claim orbital solar power, asteroid mining and space manufacturing are becoming economically viable as launch costs drop 96% since 1960. Cambridge scholars argue that low‑orbit solar farms, asteroid extraction and off‑world...