Falcon 9 Booster Turns Five: A Reuse Record That Redefines Spaceflight
A Falcon 9 booster turns five years old and sets a reuse record of 22 flights. Discover how this milestone cuts launch costs and transforms space access for everyone.
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Roman Space Telescope: 8 Months Early, 100x Wider View
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches August 30, eight months ahead of schedule. Its 300.8-megapixel camera captures 100 times more sky than Hubble in one shot.
Why Watching a Rocket Launch Changes Your Perspective on Space
A firsthand account of a Falcon 9 rocket launch reveals how satellite technology affects daily life, from internet to GPS, and what the future holds for space access.
Prada Goes to the Moon: NASA’s High-Tech Long Johns for Artemis Astronauts
NASA’s Artemis astronauts will wear high-tech Prada-designed long johns under their spacesuits. The liquid-cooled garment blends Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge thermal regulation for the Moon.
Astrophotographer Captures Colossal ‘Godzilla’ Plasma Cloud on Sun’s Edge
Astrophotographer Mark Williams captures a massive ‘Godzilla’ plasma prominence on the Sun’s limb. Learn how it formed, what it means for space weather, and why solar activity is peaking.
Skylab: America’s First Space Station Launched 50 Years Ago
On May 14, 1973, Skylab launched as America’s first space station. Learn how its science, repairs, and crews shaped modern spaceflight and Earth observation.
Rare Meteorite Reveals Clues to a Lost Proto-Planet
A rare meteorite found in Antarctica provides isotopic evidence of a giant protoplanet that existed in the early solar system, reshaping our understanding of planetary formation.
Why the Milky Way Blazes Above Australia’s Night Skies
Discover why the Milky Way appears brighter and more spectacular from Australia. Explore best viewing spots, cultural significance, and astrophotography tips.
Juno Mission Uncovers Surprising Source of High-Energy Cosmic Rays
NASA’s Juno mission reveals Jupiter’s magnetic field accelerates particles, providing surprising new insights into the origins of high-energy cosmic rays that bombard Earth.
The Exploration Company’s Reusable Rocket: A New Era in Spaceflight
The Exploration Company is developing a reusable heavy-lift rocket named Nyx, aiming to cut launch costs and make space accessible. Test flights planned for 2025.
Massive Galaxies That Died Young: Astronomers Find a Cause
New research identifies black hole mergers as the cause of massive galaxies that formed stars rapidly then abruptly stopped, solving a long-standing cosmic mystery.
Jeff Bezos: New Glenn Rocket ‘Incredible Progress,’ Could Launch This Year
Jeff Bezos reveals Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket making ‘incredible progress’ toward first orbital launch this year. What it means for satellite internet, competition, and space access.