New Homemade Documentary Captures Apollo-Soyuz Détente in Space
A new homemade documentary revives the story of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, exploring how a handshake in space changed Cold War relations and why détente still matters today.
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SpaceX’s Shotwell on Starship, Starlink, and Orbital Data Centers
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell reveals plans for Starship-powered orbital data centers, Starlink expansion, and a realistic timeline for Mars colonization in a new interview.
Could Ariane 6 Carry Astronauts? ESA Weights Human-Rated Upgrade
ESA is studying human-rating the Ariane 6 rocket to launch European astronauts. Discover the technical hurdles, costs, and timeline for crewed flights by 2031.
Varda Space Targets Monthly Flight Cadence for Space Manufacturing
Varda Space aims for monthly flight cadence after successful first mission. Explore how orbital manufacturing could transform pharmaceuticals and materials science.
Parker Solar Probe Survives 28th Close Brush with the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completes 28th close pass of the Sun, enduring 1,800°F to reveal magnetic switchbacks and improve solar storm forecasts that protect Earth’s power grids.
Alan Hale: The Astronomer Behind Comet Hale-Bopp’s Discovery
Discover how amateur astronomer Alan Hale co-discovered Comet Hale-Bopp in 1995, transforming our understanding of the solar system and inspiring millions worldwide.
Orbital Data Centers: Why Space Isn’t Silicon Valley’s Next Cloud
Orbital data centers promise low latency and global access, but radiation, launch costs, and cooling make them far harder than Silicon Valley expects. Here’s why.
Japan’s H3 Rocket Soars: A New Era in Space Launch
Japan’s H3 rocket successfully launches after a 2023 failure, marking a new era in space exploration. Learn how this cost-effective rocket boosts global satellite deployment and Japan’s space ambitions.
Astronaut Captures Stunning Views of Mount Etna and Vesuvius from ISS
NASA astronaut aboard ISS captures stunning photos of Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius from orbit. See the images and learn what scientists are learning from them.
Prada Designs Cooling Suit for NASA’s Artemis Moon Missions
Discover how Prada’s innovative cooling suit helps NASA’s Artemis astronauts withstand extreme lunar temperatures. A collaboration with Axiom Space sets new standards for space fashion and function.
Milky Way’s Ancient Collision Rewired Our Galaxy, Future Crash Looms
New research reveals the Milky Way’s ancient collision with Gaia-Enceladus rewired its structure. Now, the Andromeda Galaxy is on course to merge with ours in 4.5 billion years.
Free Browser Universe Explorer Lets You Travel Space and Time
Explore cosmos from browser: ride Voyager 2 past Neptune, stand on Moon, see 2026 eclipse. No sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Free 3D map.