NASA’s CAPSTONE mission wraps up extended tests of new lunar exploration technologies, paving the way for future moon missions. NASA reports that its CAPSTONE probe has wrapped up an extended campaign aimed at validating autonomous navigation and...

Six mysterious black spheres wash up on an Australian beach, prompting a hazmat alert before investigators discover an extraordinary offshore origin. Early on July 6, a fisherman near Forrest Beach, north Queensland, stumbled upon a dark, smooth sphere...

A pioneering British mission launching in 2029 will deploy a four-armed spacecraft to capture dead satellites and clear dangerous debris from Earth’s orbit. The United Kingdom has committed over $81 million to a pioneering mission aimed at scrubbing...

within two months, identifying an unintended opening of a vent valve and a subsequent loss of attitude control during the vehicle’s roll maneuver as the culprits. By swiftly diagnosing these faults and implementing hardware and software refinements, the...

A stunning orbital image captures the Cygnus spacecraft as it supports the International Space Station and the astronauts living and working on board. A striking new photograph released by NASA offers a rare, clear view of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus...

Setbacks for the New Glenn Program The May incident occurred during a static hotfire sequence intended to prepare the vehicle for its fourth flight. Following a series of notable achievements—including the successful deployment of a prototype in January...

Scientists have discovered that the Asian fern Blechnum orientale can grow rare earth crystals inside its tissues, a breakthrough that could lead to cleaner and more sustainable ways to harvest the metals used in modern technology. Every once in a...

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at the launch pad, marking a major milestone before its upcoming Falcon Heavy mission into space. NASA’s flagship Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached the final stage of its pre-flight...

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...

Decades-old Soviet nuclear submarine continues leaking, and fresh data indicate its internal contents may now be slowly degrading. In 2019 a remotely operated vehicle named Ægir 6000 descended into the Norwegian Sea to inspect the wreck of the Soviet...

Scientists have discovered a hidden world of viruses deep in the Pacific, raising urgent questions about the impact of potential deep-sea mining. Researchers have identified nearly 12,000 previously unknown viral species residing in the depths of the...

Researchers surveying the Arctic seafloor have discovered a mysterious object buried in the sediment, leaving scientists with more questions than answers. Marine researchers mapping the Arctic seafloor have stumbled upon a biological treasure trove...

NASA hits key pre‑launch milestone for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, moving its ambitious astronomy mission nearer to launch. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully completed its propellant loading, clearing a decisive...

Scientists studying deep-sea rocks made an unexpected discovery when samples from the ocean floor began exhibiting surprising, unpredicted behavior in the lab. Researchers exploring the potential for deep-sea mining have identified a volatile new risk:...

Mysterious Texas desert lights finally explained: scientists reveal the simple, earthly cause behind the centuries‑old glow phenomenon. For decades travelers across the desert near Marfa, Texas have spoken of mysterious glows—red, blue, and...

An Atlantic expedition captured rare footage of a bizarre deep‑sea fish, giving an unprecedented glimpse of one of the ocean’s most unusual creatures. During a month‑long voyage into the Doldrums Megatransform and Fracture Zone, a team of deep‑sea...

Teams Deploy a Step‑by‑Step Stabilization Strategy Within minutes of insertion into orbit, flight controllers observed the vehicle rotating faster than its design parameters, jeopardizing power generation, communications, and instrument pointing. Rather...

insertion. NASA has already assigned Falcon Heavy to several flagship science endeavors, reflecting growing confidence in the vehicle’s reliability and maturity. Integrating SunRISE into Falcon Heavy’s flight manifest underscores the broader shift...

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 is turning the Moon into its next construction site, with the first building steps already in progress. NASA announced Tuesday that it has selected three American companies to carry cargo and scientific payloads to the lunar surface, allocating...