Reddit’s Weekly Space Thread Reveals Burning Questions for 2026
Reddit’s r/space weekly thread for June 14, 2026 reveals top public questions on Artemis delays, Mars sample return risks, exomoons, and alien contact.
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Asteroid Day: Why June 30 Is the Most Important Date You Don’t Know About
International Asteroid Day on June 30 marks the Tunguska event and raises awareness of asteroid threats. Learn about planetary defense efforts and how you can help.
NASA’s Moon Base Takes Shape: Rovers, Landers & Drones
NASA’s Artemis Moon base is becoming reality with new rovers, landers, and drones. Discover how these technologies will transform lunar exploration and pave the way for Mars.
Astronomers Discover Two Planets Lighter Than Cotton Candy
Astronomers have discovered two exoplanets, WASP-193b and Kepler-51d, with densities lower than cotton candy. These ‘super-puffs’ challenge planetary formation models.
When AI Discovers: Rethinking Ownership of Breakthroughs
As AI approaches autonomous scientific discovery, questions of patent rights and credit emerge. Explore the legal and ethical future of AI-owned knowledge.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Cleared for Launch: 48 Amazon Satellites to Boost Global Internet
Blue Origin receives FAA clearance for New Glenn’s maiden launch carrying 48 Amazon Kuiper satellites, accelerating global broadband internet access.
Starship Grounded: FAA Investigation Halts SpaceX’s Next Leap
SpaceX’s Starship rockets grounded by FAA after third test flight ends prematurely. Investigation into booster and ship anomalies could delay NASA’s Artemis moon missions.
Nobody’s Talking About NASA’s New ‘Cotton Candy’ Planets — The Puffiest Worlds Ever Found
NASA’s TESS mission has discovered two ‘super-puff’ planets so light they’re comparable to cotton candy. These Jupiter-sized worlds are the puffiest ever found, challenging planet formation models.
Billion-Pound Farm Subsidy Scheme Faces Backlash After Decade in Development
Wales’ controversial Sustainable Farming Scheme finally launches with £1B budget after years of protests and delays. Here’s what it means for farmers and the environment.
Supermassive Black Holes Can Form Directly, Without a Star
New JWST and Chandra data provide the clearest evidence that supermassive black holes can form directly from collapsing gas clouds, bypassing stellar collapse entirely. A paradigm shift.
New Glenn’s Fiery End: Why Blue Origin’s Failure is Catastrophic
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket failure risks pad damage, delays satellite constellations, and exposes U.S. launch infrastructure vulnerabilities. Expert analysis on the catastrophic setback.
Jackdaw Owner: Gas Field Won’t ‘Materially Influence’ Climate Change
Shell says its Jackdaw gas field won’t materially influence climate change after UK regulator rejected its initial assessment. Critics call it greenwashing. The final decision could reshape North Sea policy.