SpaceX plans a test flight of the Starship megarocket, the most powerful ever built, aiming to overcome past setbacks. After investigating a previous mishap involving propellant leaks, SpaceX has implemented…
The National Weather Service halted weather balloon launches in Kotzebue, Alaska, due to a staff shortage. An impending mass layoff threatens over 800 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees. The…
Blue Origin announces its first all-female space mission, featuring Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren Sanchez. Katy Perry shares her lifelong dream of space exploration, inspiring young dreamers to pursue…
This week, seven visible planets align in a rare celestial parade, creating a stunning arc in the night sky. The alignment along the ecliptic reflects the planets' shared plane of…
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch at 7:17 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center, carrying the Nova-C lander, Athena. Mission IM-2 aims to explore the moon's south pole,…
Ground-penetrating radar reveals ancient shorelines on Mars, suggesting a hidden watery past beneath its surface. The Utopia Planitia region shows sediment layers hinting at a once-existing sea, Deuteronilus, that may…
Elon Musk demands detailed role justifications from federal employees, threatening administrative leave for noncompliance, creating confusion and concern. This directive aims to reduce the federal workforce, causing mixed reactions from…
The Lunar Trailblazer satellite is set to explore water presence on the Moon, with potential implications for future lunar habitation. Launching aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Colorado-crafted satellite…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a dazzling phenomenon around Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. A fiery ballet of hot gas swirling around the black…
Asteroid 2024 YR4 was initially considered a notable threat to Earth with a 3.1% chance of collision, now reduced to around 1.5%. European scientists report a decreased impact risk of…