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.
Free Interactive App Makes Einstein’s Relativity Intuitive
A new free interactive app, Relativizer, lets anyone explore Einstein’s special relativity visually. Drag objects to near-light speed and see time dilation, length contraction, and more.
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.
GPS Jamming in Europe: A Climate Scientist’s Investigation
A climate scientist investigates the surge in GPS jamming over Europe, revealing its impact on aviation safety and climate research data, with origins traced to Kaliningrad.
Knees: The Hidden Challenge Powering Next-Gen Exoskeletons
Knees pose the biggest challenge for consumer exoskeletons, but also the greatest opportunity. Learn how biomechanics and robotics are revolutionizing mobility aids for everyday life.
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.