Russia’s Space Ambitions: New Moon Missions and Orbital Stations
Russia’s space program is back with Luna moon missions, a new orbital station (ROSS), and nuclear-powered tugs. Explore the geopolitical and scientific impacts for global readers.
Space
Read More
NASA’s Revised Artemis Lander: Moon Plans Take Shape
NASA revises Artemis lunar lander plans with dual-SpaceX and Blue Origin approach. Learn how Starship and Blue Moon will enable sustainable Moon missions by 2026.
Musk’s SpaceX Goals: Science Fiction or Unrealistic? Skeptics Weigh In
Skeptics question Elon Musk’s ambitious 2050 Mars colony timeline, citing engineering hurdles, biological risks, and economic challenges. Is SpaceX’s vision realistic?
New Website Simulates Asteroid Impacts and Casualty Estimates
A new interactive website lets you simulate asteroid impacts anywhere on Earth, showing blast radius, tsunami zones, and local & global casualty estimates in real time.
John Wayne’s Asteroid: A Celestial Tribute to the Duke
Discover how the asteroid 215809 John Wayne was named after the legendary actor. Learn about its orbit, composition, and the IAU’s cosmic naming tradition.
Meet the Astronomer Who Found a New Earth in Our Backyard
Astronomer Austin Riley leads team discovering Gliese 667 Ee, a rocky exoplanet 23 light-years away in the habitable zone. Could this be the closest Earth twin yet found?
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.
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.