How 'Star City' Reimagined the Space Race With Soviets as the Stars
From the Soviet space effort to ancient quasars, NASA's latest endeavors, and a trailblazing astronaut's legacy
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Jul 11, 2026
White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group
From the White House's new UFO study group to China's historic rocket recovery, and from a rapidly-growing black hole to Venezuela's earthquake aftermath, this week has seen significant developments in space exploration and earth
Feb 28, 2026
Rubin Observatory to Unleash Tidal Wave of Discoveries
Telescope's Alert System Sends 800,000 Notifications, a Glimpse of What's to Come
Feb 28, 2026
As Space Tech Advances, Humans May Become Obsolete
With robotic technology rapidly advancing, some experts question whether humans are still necessary for space exploration, while others ponder the legality of owning and selling moon rocks and lunar samples.
Feb 28, 2026
Can We Expect More Sensuality in Space?
Star Trek Rediscovers Its Sexy Side as a Rare Celestial Event Approaches
Feb 28, 2026
Will SpaceX's Starship Fly on NASA's Revamped Artemis 3 Mission?
Changes to lunar exploration program raise questions about Starship's role
Feb 28, 2026
What Did the Universe Look Like in Its Early Days?
New discoveries shed light on galaxy formation and the search for life beyond Earth
Feb 28, 2026
NASA Revamps Artemis Program, Pushes Back Lunar Landing
NASA updates its Artemis Program, adding a mission and delaying the first lunar landing to 2028, while also revealing a new study that redefines Jupiter's size and shape.
Feb 28, 2026
February finale: SpaceX wraps up month with three Starlink launches this week
SpaceX wrapped up its February 2026 launch schedule with a flurry of activity, successfully deploying 83 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit via three Falcon 9 launches from two different launch sites.
May 25, 2026
NASA and Space Industry Mark Milestones in Exploration and Entertainment
NASA's AWE mission concludes, Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite, and new Star Wars merchandise is released, marking significant developments in space exploration and entertainment.
May 25, 2026
Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars
From roly-poly robots to Artemis Accords, NASA's latest endeavors push the boundaries of space exploration
May 25, 2026
Tornado Draws a Jagged Line in Mississippi
A powerful tornado ravages Mississippi, SpaceX's Starship V3 launch is delayed, and new space missions make headlines in a week of discovery and delay.
May 25, 2026
NASA is updating its Artemis moon base plan. You can find out how on May 26.
NASA's Artemis program, lunar occultation, and a private Mars flyby mission make headlines in space exploration
May 25, 2026
NASA to Compete Contract for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Management
NASA Announces Realignment, New Contract for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Management, and Breakthroughs in Lunar Resource Utilization
May 25, 2026
Space News: Exploring the Frontiers of Science and Discovery
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California is facing a potential change in control for the first time in nearly 100 years.
May 25, 2026
Solar activity follows an 11‑year cycle. Here's how it controls eruptions and solar flares
TITLE: The Sun's Cycle, Space Travel's Future, and Lunar Exploration: A Week in Space SUBTITLE: From solar activity to SpaceX's Starship V3, here's a rundown of the latest developments in space exploration and research
May 25, 2026
Space Exploration Seeks New Horizons
From SETI to sci-fi, the quest for life beyond Earth continues to captivate human imagination
Mar 30, 2026
Asteroids, Moon Missions, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth
New research and missions shed light on planetary defense, the Artemis program, and the possibility of life on Mars and beyond
Mar 30, 2026
Space Weather Threatens Artemis 2 Moon Mission
A powerful solar flare has triggered radio blackouts, sparking concerns for NASA's Artemis 2 mission, which is set to launch on April 1 and send four astronauts to the moon.
Mar 30, 2026
25 years ago, 'Invader Zim' arrived, but it was too far ahead of its time
This week marked the 25th anniversary of the animated series "Invader Zim," a show that was ahead of its time when it premiered in 2001.
Mar 30, 2026
NASA's Artemis 2 Mission Prepares for Historic Moon Launch
First Crewed Mission to the Moon in Over 50 Years Set for April
Mar 23, 2026
NASA Advances Space Exploration Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
NASA's SWOT mission and Roman Observatory make significant progress, while experts warn of potential AI cyberattacks on satellites and astronomers discover a rare ancient star.
Mar 23, 2026
2nd-ever test flight of NASA's 'quiet' X-59 supersonic jet cut short by glitch
NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, meteorites in Ohio, and Jupiter's moons are making headlines
Mar 23, 2026
Rare daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Texas: Here's where to find them
From meteorites in Texas to AI in astronomy, and protests over satellite projects