On-Orbit Refueling to Transform Space Operations in 2026
The year 2026 is set to be a turning point for space, with multiple missions from military and commercial sectors aiming to demonstrate on-orbit refueling and repair.
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Space Economy Expands Beyond Traditional Aerospace in 2026
The space economy is set to expand significantly by 2026, driven by non-aerospace industries and new technologies like AI and direct-to-device satellite communication.
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550-Pound Bear Evicted From Home Moves Between Residences
A 550-pound black bear, recently evicted from underneath one Altadena home, has been spotted taking up residence at two other nearby properties, prompting warnings.
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A Galaxy's Slow Death by a Thousand Cuts Revealed by Webb
Astronomers have discovered a young galaxy being slowly starved by its central black hole in a process described as a "death by a thousand cuts."
Leo Gallagher
Nuclear Power Now Essential for Lunar Night Survival
A major shift in space exploration now makes surviving the two-week lunar night a top priority, driving the adoption of nuclear power as the key technology.
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Astronaut Brains Shift and Reshape During Space Missions
A new study reveals that long-duration spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift upward in the skull, a change linked to motion sickness and balance issues.
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Tech Billionaires Plan to Move AI Data Centers Into Space
Tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are in a new race to move AI data centers into space, aiming to solve the industry's massive energy crisis.
Marcus Olsson
Solar Storms Fueling More Frequent Northern Lights Displays
Heightened solar activity is triggering more frequent and intense northern lights displays, with recent solar storms pushing the aurora into lower latitudes.
Dr. Evelyn Reed
Space Force Tests Readiness at Guardian Arena 2025
The U.S. Space Force hosted its third annual Guardian Arena, a two-day event testing the physical, academic, and tactical skills of its personnel.
Marcus Thompson
NASA Invites Media to Cover Artemis II Moon Mission Control
NASA is accepting media applications to cover the historic Artemis II mission from Johnson Space Center, the control hub for the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.
Sarah Chen
US and China Race to Dominate the $1.8 Trillion Space Economy
The space economy is projected to triple to $1.8 trillion, sparking a high-stakes race between the US and China for financial and industrial control of this new frontier.
Hugo Dubois
Earth's Orbit Is Dangerously Crowded
A surge in satellite launches is creating dangerous levels of congestion in Earth's orbit, increasing collision risks that threaten essential services like GPS and global communications.
Nathan Pierce
ISRO Launch to Deploy Spy Satellite and Boost Private Sector
ISRO is set to launch its PSLV-C62 mission, deploying 15 satellites including a key defense surveillance craft and a record seven from a private firm.
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Show MoreOn-Orbit Refueling to Transform Space Operations in 2026
The year 2026 is set to be a turning point for space, with multiple missions from military and commercial sectors aiming to demonstrate on-orbit refueling and repair.
Marcus Thompson
1/14/2026
Nuclear Power Now Essential for Lunar Night Survival
A major shift in space exploration now makes surviving the two-week lunar night a top priority, driving the adoption of nuclear power as the key technology.
Evelyn Reed
1/14/2026
Tech Billionaires Plan to Move AI Data Centers Into Space
Tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are in a new race to move AI data centers into space, aiming to solve the industry's massive energy crisis.
Marcus Olsson
1/13/2026
SpaceX Sets Early Morning Launch for Twilight Rideshare Mission
SpaceX is preparing for a pre-dawn Falcon 9 launch from California this Sunday, carrying the Twilight rideshare mission with a payload of small satellites.
Leo Harrison
1/11/2026
SpaceX Postpones Starlink Launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has postponed its Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. The mission, carrying 29 Starlink satellites, is now scheduled for Friday, January 9.
Evelyn Reed
1/8/2026
Space Science
Show MoreA Galaxy's Slow Death by a Thousand Cuts Revealed by Webb
Astronomers have discovered a young galaxy being slowly starved by its central black hole in a process described as a "death by a thousand cuts."
Leo Gallagher
1/14/2026
Solar Storms Fueling More Frequent Northern Lights Displays
Heightened solar activity is triggering more frequent and intense northern lights displays, with recent solar storms pushing the aurora into lower latitudes.
Dr. Evelyn Reed
1/13/2026
NASA Invites Media to Cover Artemis II Moon Mission Control
NASA is accepting media applications to cover the historic Artemis II mission from Johnson Space Center, the control hub for the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.
Sarah Chen
1/12/2026
Natural 'Weather Stations' Found Around Young Stars
Scientists have identified massive plasma rings around distant M dwarf stars that act as natural 'weather stations,' offering a new way to study exoplanet habitability.
Dr. Evelyn Reed
1/11/2026
Arizona Satellite 'Pandora' Set for Exoplanet Mission
The University of Arizona's Pandora satellite is set for a weekend launch to study the atmospheres of at least 20 distant exoplanets for signs of water.
Leo Gallagher
1/10/2026
Space Defense
Show MoreSpace Force Tests Readiness at Guardian Arena 2025
The U.S. Space Force hosted its third annual Guardian Arena, a two-day event testing the physical, academic, and tactical skills of its personnel.
Marcus Thompson
1/13/2026
ISRO Launch to Deploy Spy Satellite and Boost Private Sector
ISRO is set to launch its PSLV-C62 mission, deploying 15 satellites including a key defense surveillance craft and a record seven from a private firm.
Julian Vance
1/12/2026
Hegseth Urges U.S. Defense Industry to 'Disrupt Status Quo'
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited a California space company, urging the defense industry to accelerate innovation and 'disrupt the status quo.'
Marcus Thompson
1/10/2026
Space Force Taps SpaceX for $739M in National Security Launches
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX launch contracts worth $739 million to deploy advanced missile warning and national security satellites for the SDA and NRO.
Arthur Donovan
1/10/2026
Vandenberg Seeks Partners for New Super-Heavy Launch Complex
Vandenberg Space Force Base is seeking commercial partners to build and operate the West Coast's first launch pad for super-heavy rockets, a major step to enhance national security space capabilities.
Marcus Thompson
1/9/2026
Space Policy
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China Signals Plan to Launch 200,000 Satellites
Chinese firms have filed applications to launch over 200,000 internet satellites, a move that dramatically escalates the global race for low-Earth orbit.
Julian Vance
1/12/2026
US Urged to Merge Civil and Military Space Efforts to Counter China
Experts urge the U.S. to dismantle the wall between its civil and military space programs to effectively compete with China's rapid lunar advancements.
Marcus Thompson
1/9/2026
Congress Proposes $24.4 Billion NASA Budget, Rejects Cuts
Congress has proposed a $24.4 billion budget for NASA, rejecting a White House plan for deep cuts and restoring funding for key science missions.
Lena Petrova
1/7/2026
US Ends Free Satellite Tracking Service, Opens Door to Fees
A new U.S. executive order ends the long-standing policy of providing free satellite tracking data, opening the door for the government to charge operators for space traffic management services amid e
Nathan Pierce
1/6/2026
NASA Begins Demolition of Historic Rocket Test Sites
NASA is demolishing two historic rocket test facilities in Alabama as the first step in a major infrastructure overhaul under new Administrator Jared Isaacman.
Sarah Chen
1/5/2026
Space Economy
Show MoreSpace Economy Expands Beyond Traditional Aerospace in 2026
The space economy is set to expand significantly by 2026, driven by non-aerospace industries and new technologies like AI and direct-to-device satellite communication.
Marcus Olsson
1/14/2026
US and China Race to Dominate the $1.8 Trillion Space Economy
The space economy is projected to triple to $1.8 trillion, sparking a high-stakes race between the US and China for financial and industrial control of this new frontier.
Hugo Dubois
1/12/2026
China's Private Firms Enter a New Commercial Space Race
China's private space industry is on the verge of a major breakthrough with reusable rocket technology, aiming to lower launch costs and compete globally.
Dr. Lena Kovacs
1/11/2026
L3Harris Sells Majority Stake in RL10 Rocket Engine Business
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies agrees to an $845 million deal, selling a 60% stake in its space propulsion unit, including the iconic RL10 engine.
Marcus Thompson
1/9/2026
Space Investing Matures as Sector Becomes Core Infrastructure
The space industry is no longer a niche for specialized investors. It has become essential infrastructure, fundamentally changing how capital is deployed and value is measured.
Hiroki Tanaka
1/7/2026
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