Astronomy Research 1 month ago
NASA’s Swift Sees ‘Wandering’ Mega Black Hole Shredding Star

NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory captured an “orphan” black hole lighting up as it devoured a star on the outskirts of a faraway galaxy. These ph...

Source: NASA

NASA & Space Agencies 1 month ago
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth

NASA astronaut Chris Williams is all smiles in this July 26, 2026, photo taken shortly after he landed with Expedition 74 Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey ...

Source: NASA

It was built for 30 days. It survived 1,004: How a 4-pound helicopter became one of NASA's greatest success stories
Space Exploration 1 month ago
It was built for 30 days. It survived 1,004: How a 4-pound helicopter became one of NASA's greatest success stories

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completed its historic mission after 72 flights. The pioneering aircraft achieved the first powered, controlled...

Source: The Times of India

Curiosity Mars rover inspects cracked wheel | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2026
Space Exploration 1 month ago
Curiosity Mars rover inspects cracked wheel | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2026

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has experienced some serious wear and tear during its nearly 14 years on the Red Planet, as seen in new images of its...

Source: Space.com

We've found huge discounts on a range of ZWO astronomy cameras, including three we love
Astronomy Research 1 month ago
We've found huge discounts on a range of ZWO astronomy cameras, including three we love

Save on ZWO astrophotography gear at B&H Photo Video. Shop discounts on astrocams, telescopes and mounts to upgrade your stargazing setup with top...

Source: Space.com

Astronomy Research 1 month ago
NASA’s Hubble Shows Star Formation in Andromeda Galaxy Winding Down

NASA’s Hubble finds that star formation in the Andromeda galaxy has undergone a 500-million-year decline.

Source: NASA

NASA & Space Agencies 1 month ago
NASA to Cover Three US Spacewalks, Host Preview News Conference

NASA will provide coverage as astronauts venture outside the International Space Station during three spacewalks in August to continue upgrading solar...

Source: NASA

SpaceX Starship Heat Shield Analysis and Flight 14 Engine Relight Software Upgrades
Space Technology 1 month ago
SpaceX Starship Heat Shield Analysis and Flight 14 Engine Relight Software Upgrades

SpaceX deliberately flew a more energetic / higher-dynamic-pressure reentry profile on this flight to stress the system harder than a normal return wo...

Source: Next Big Future

SpaceX Starship Path to One Month. One Week, One Day and Hours to Reuse
Space Technology 1 month ago
SpaceX Starship Path to One Month. One Week, One Day and Hours to Reuse

The fundamental challenges that remain for the Starship heat shield. Mechanical loads on ascent (vibration + higher dynamic pressure). Coefficient of ...

Source: Next Big Future

Private companies could ruin the night sky for the entire world, and international law can't stop them
Artemis Program 1 month ago
Private companies could ruin the night sky for the entire world, and international law can't stop them

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can single-handedly approve space projects that will change the night sky around the world. The inter...

Source: Space.com

X-ray spacecraft finds supermassive black hole stirring up the 'red potato' galaxy: 'There may be a cook in this cosmic kitchen'
Astronomy Research 1 month ago
X-ray spacecraft finds supermassive black hole stirring up the 'red potato' galaxy: 'There may be a cook in this cosmic kitchen'

Using the Chandra X-ray spacecraft, astronomers have seen a jet from a feeding supermassive black hole churning gas surrounding a galaxy nicknamed the...

Source: Space.com

Artemis Program 1 month ago
Orbes unveils Exo-ORB and agreement with Symphony Space

SAN FRANCISCO – Southern California startup Orbes announced an agreement July 27 to send Exo-ORB, a free-flying satellite, to gather imagery of an unc...

Source: SpaceNews

Artemis Program 1 month ago
AI in orbit is a double-edged sword. Here’s how to keep it from cutting space cooperation apart

When we talk about stopping an arms race in space, people usually say that we need treaties that every state must follow or agreements that states can...

Source: SpaceNews

Artemis Program 1 month ago
Rocket Lab to open Alaska launch site under $266 million Space Force deal

New Kodiak facility will support up to 18 suborbital missions for military testing The post Rocket Lab to open Alaska launch site under $266 million S...

Source: SpaceNews

NASA & Space Agencies 1 month ago
Blue Origin to test New Glenn upper stages at Stennis

Blue Origin will use NASA’s Stennis Space Center to test New Glenn upper stages as it rebuilds its Cape Canaveral launch complex. The post Blue Origin...

Source: SpaceNews

Artemis Program 1 month ago
Amazon files application for direct-to-device satellite constellation

Amazon has filed plans with the Federal Communications Commission for a constellation of more than 5,100 satellites that would provide direct-to-devic...

Source: SpaceNews

SpaceX vs. Nvidia: Which Trillion-Dollar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is the Better Buy After the Recent Pullback?
Space Technology 1 month ago
SpaceX vs. Nvidia: Which Trillion-Dollar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is the Better Buy After the Recent Pullback?

SpaceX vs. Nvidia: Which Trillion-Dollar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is the Better Buy After the Recent Pullback? Two of the most talked-about ...

Source: Biztoc.com

China built full-size models of US warships and aircraft to hone its missiles
Artemis Program 1 month ago
China built full-size models of US warships and aircraft to hone its missiles

Satellite images reveal how China is building replicas to hone its weapons. Their targets: F-35 stealth fighters, US warships, and Taiwan's capit...

Source: Business Insider

Hidden talent of the Famous: Queen band's guitarist Brian May, a PhD in astrophysics, helped NASA in its first mission to the Pluto
NASA & Space Agencies 1 month ago
Hidden talent of the Famous: Queen band's guitarist Brian May, a PhD in astrophysics, helped NASA in its first mission to the Pluto

Brian May, Queen's legendary guitarist, also holds a PhD in astrophysics. He collaborated with NASA on the historic New Horizons mission to Pluto...

Source: The Times of India

Nasa boss praises rise of women in science
NASA & Space Agencies 1 month ago
Nasa boss praises rise of women in science

Dr Nicola Fox says she was one of four women on her science course at university in the 1991.

Source: BBC News