Mapping the Universe in Unprecedented Detail
A decade-long survey by the LOFAR Telescope reveals the most complete radio map of the cosmos
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Feb 27, 2026
Apple TV Unveils "Star City" Trailer
Apple TV has released the first trailer for "Star City", a spinoff of the popular series "For All Mankind", offering a fresh perspective on the alternate history of space exploration from a Soviet point
Feb 27, 2026
US Air Force Unveils X-68A, a Missile-Like X-Plane with a Twist
The US Air Force has officially designated its latest experimental aircraft, the X-68A, an uncrewed aerial vehicle that resembles a cruise missile and can launch its own missiles.
Feb 27, 2026
Scientists Weigh In on Godzilla Attack Survival and Lunar Oxygen Extraction
Experts assess monster attack preparedness and NASA's latest lunar technology
Feb 27, 2026
NASA Cancels Artemis 3 Moon Landing
NASA has canceled the Artemis 3 astronaut moon landing, citing technical issues, and will instead conduct an Earth-orbit rendezvous in 2027.
Feb 27, 2026
From Ancient Impacts to Lunar Colonies: A New Era in Space Exploration
NASA's Artemis program and new technologies pave the way for a human presence on the Moon
Feb 27, 2026
JWST Digs Into the Uranian Ionosphere
From the James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking observations of Uranus's ionosphere to the first glimpse of comet 3I/ATLAS, scientists are making new discoveries that shed light on our solar system and beyond.
Feb 27, 2026
What are the building blocks of our universe?
New discoveries shed light on stardust and Mars' watery past
Feb 27, 2026
Rare Six-Planet Parade Illuminates UK Sky
A rare six-planet parade was visible in the UK sky, captured by award-winning photographer Josh Dury, showcasing most of the visible planets shortly after sunset.
Feb 27, 2026
Should NASA Delay the Artemis 2 Moon Mission Due to Solar Superflares?
New analysis suggests powerful solar storms could pose a risk to astronauts and spacecraft
Feb 27, 2026
Frozen Chesapeake Bay and Oxygen on the Moon
NASA's Past and Future in Extreme Weather and Space Exploration
Feb 21, 2026
Can We Find Life Beyond Our Solar System?
Scientists explore new methods to detect exomoons and test general relativity
Feb 21, 2026
Cosmic Discoveries Challenge Theories and Advance Space Exploration
New findings on planet formation, dark matter, and lunar missions shed light on the universe's mysteries
Feb 21, 2026
Space Exploration Hits Snags and Milestones
Artemis 2 moon rocket faces delays, while SpaceX achieves rare landing and scientists track rocket re-entry pollution
Feb 21, 2026
Space Exploration and Discovery: New Insights and Innovations
NASA's latest report on the Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation reveals challenges, while astronomers uncover the secrets of snowman-shaped objects in space and the role of ancient massive stars in the early universe.
Feb 21, 2026
What's the Next Frontier in Space Exploration?
NASA and international partners are pushing the boundaries of space exploration, with new discoveries and technologies that could revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
Feb 21, 2026
Can you really survive on Mars? What science fiction gets wrong about off-world living
NASA's struggles with Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's air pollution raise questions about the future of space travel
Feb 21, 2026
Cosmic Mysteries Unraveled: New Discoveries in Space Exploration
From Magnetic Dead Stars to Galaxy Evolution and SpaceX Launches
Feb 20, 2026
Space Exploration Advances with New Discoveries and Technologies
Scientists have made significant progress in understanding red giant stars, discovered 70 dusty galaxies, and developed more autonomous Mars rovers, while also addressing concerns about space pollution.
Feb 20, 2026
NASA Advances Space Exploration, Earth Conservation, and Black Hole Research
From sustainable water systems to giant tortoise conservation and X-ray astronomy
Feb 20, 2026
REGALADE: The most extensive catalog of galaxies for modern astronomy
Recent Advances in Astronomy, UFO Disclosure, and NASA's Ambitious Plans
Feb 20, 2026
Space Exploration Advances on Multiple Fronts
NASA, Private Companies Make Strides in Lunar Missions, Rocket Launches, and Exoplanet Research
Feb 20, 2026
Blazing 'ring of fire' eclipse seen from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 20, 2026
New Tech and Training Pave the Way for Future Missions
Feb 20, 2026
Near-infrared study finds no clear counterpart to mysterious gamma-ray source
From Mysterious Gamma-Ray Sources to Lunar Eclipses, NASA Missions, and More