SpaceX Rocket Failure Linked to Atmospheric Metal Pollution
A failed SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket re-entry over Europe has been directly linked to a tenfold increase in lithium pollution in Earth's upper atmosphere.
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ISS Crew Conducts Health Scans and Pharmaceutical Research
Astronauts on the International Space Station are conducting vital health research, including vein scans to study blood clot risks in microgravity.
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Florida's Space Boom Ignites Environmental and Economic Fears
Florida's booming space industry is creating conflict, as a surge in rocket launches raises serious concerns for local ecosystems and the commercial fishing industry.
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Chiefs Rework Mahomes Deal for Major Cap Relief
The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract, creating $43.65 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season to address their budget.
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NASA Begins Second Artemis 2 Fueling Test After Leak
NASA is conducting a second critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket after a hydrogen leak halted the first attempt, a key step before astronauts fly.
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SpaceX Unveils Free Satellite Tracking System Stargaze
SpaceX has launched Stargaze, a free satellite tracking system using its Starlink network to prevent orbital collisions, requiring users to share their own data.
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Earth's Orbit Nears Crisis Point as Satellite Numbers Soar
A surge in satellite mega-constellations, with over a million new satellites proposed, threatens to permanently alter the night sky and create a crisis in Earth's orbit.
Leo Gallagher
Astronaut Jessica Meir Begins 8-Month Mission on ISS
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has begun an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, serving as commander for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission.
Arthur Donovan
San Antonio Building Owner Refutes ICE Lease Reports
The owner of a North Side San Antonio office building has firmly refuted reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is leasing space at the property.
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DRC Center Offers Sanctuary to Young Survivors of Violence
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Toyokana Center provides a safe haven for young survivors of sexual violence amid a growing crisis in the country.
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London Prepares for Major European Space Industry Summit
London is preparing to host Space-Comm Expo, Europe's largest space industry event, on March 4-5, gathering over 5,400 global leaders to discuss technology, defense, and investment.
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Our Bodies Are Not Ready for Deep Space Travel
As humanity plans missions to the Moon and Mars, the greatest obstacles are not technological but biological, from cosmic radiation to the effects of microgravity.
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Astronomers Uncover Hidden Filament of the Cosmic Web
Astronomers using China's FAST telescope have identified a faint, thread-like structure of galaxies, revealing a hidden filament of the cosmic web.
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Show MoreNASA Begins Second Artemis 2 Fueling Test After Leak
NASA is conducting a second critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket after a hydrogen leak halted the first attempt, a key step before astronauts fly.
Julian Vance
2/18/2026
SpaceX Unveils Free Satellite Tracking System Stargaze
SpaceX has launched Stargaze, a free satellite tracking system using its Starlink network to prevent orbital collisions, requiring users to share their own data.
Nathan Pierce
2/18/2026
NASA Battles Persistent Leak on Artemis II Moon Rocket
NASA is confronting a persistent liquid hydrogen leak on its SLS moon rocket, a critical issue that threatens the timeline for the upcoming Artemis II crewed mission.
Sarah Chen
2/15/2026
SpaceX Prepares for 600th Falcon 9 Rocket Launch
SpaceX is set to launch its 600th Falcon 9 rocket from California, a milestone mission carrying 24 Starlink satellites on a veteran, reusable booster.
Evelyn Reed
2/15/2026
Power From Space: A New Frontier for Clean Energy
Scientists are developing a revolutionary system to capture solar energy in space and beam it to Earth, offering a potential source of continuous, clean power.
Devin Sharma-Gupta-Patel
2/13/2026
Space Science
Show MoreAstronaut Jessica Meir Begins 8-Month Mission on ISS
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has begun an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station, serving as commander for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission.
Arthur Donovan
2/18/2026
Astronomers Uncover Hidden Filament of the Cosmic Web
Astronomers using China's FAST telescope have identified a faint, thread-like structure of galaxies, revealing a hidden filament of the cosmic web.
Maya Singh
2/17/2026
Comet Wierzchos Makes Its Closest Pass By Earth
Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is set to make its closest approach to Earth on February 17, passing at a safe distance of 94 million miles.
Julian Vance
2/16/2026
NASA Balloon Mission Completes 23-Day Hunt for Cosmic Particles
A NASA scientific balloon has completed a 23-day mission over Antarctica, collecting massive amounts of data in a search for elusive high-energy cosmic particles.
Maya Singh
2/16/2026
NASA Launches Rockets into Aurora to Study Space Weather
NASA has launched a series of sounding rockets into the aurora borealis from Alaska to study the complex electrical systems that power the northern lights.
Leo Gallagher
2/15/2026
Space Defense
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How a War in Space Would Unfold, According to Experts
Experts explain how a future war in space would likely unfold, beginning with silent cyberattacks and escalating to kinetic strikes that could create a permanent debris field around Earth.
Arthur Donovan
2/16/2026
Canada's Military Warns of 'Cataclysmic' Space Threat
Canada's top military space official has issued a stark warning, calling the potential for nuclear anti-satellite weapons in orbit a "cataclysmic" threat to global infrastructure.
Marcus Thompson
2/14/2026
ULA Vulcan Set for National Security Space Launch
United Launch Alliance is preparing for its first launch of the year, a national security mission for the U.S. Space Force carrying orbital surveillance satellites.
Marcus Thompson
2/12/2026
Space Force Partners with Industry to Speed Up Space Defense
The U.S. Space Force is accelerating partnerships with the commercial sector to integrate advanced technology and shorten defensive response times in space.
Marcus Thompson
2/11/2026
Army Defends New Space Unit Amid Redundancy Concerns
The U.S. Army is creating a new 1,000-person space specialist unit, defending the move by clarifying its distinct, ground-focused mission from the U.S. Space Force.
Nathan Pierce
2/6/2026
Space Policy
Show MoreEarth's Orbit Nears Crisis Point as Satellite Numbers Soar
A surge in satellite mega-constellations, with over a million new satellites proposed, threatens to permanently alter the night sky and create a crisis in Earth's orbit.
Leo Gallagher
2/18/2026
US Space Nuclear Ambitions Hit Earth-Based Roadblock
The United States' goals for nuclear power on the Moon and Mars are threatened by a critical lack of ground-based testing and integration facilities, experts warn.
Arthur Donovan
2/17/2026
Space Command HQ Move to Alabama Solidified for 2028
Half of the U.S. Space Command headquarters staff will be based in Huntsville, Alabama by the end of 2028, a move expected to bring thousands of jobs.
Marcus Thompson
2/16/2026
China Details Ambitious 5-Year Space Program
China has unveiled its ambitious 2026-2030 space plan, focusing on mining water ice, building orbital data centers, launching tourism, and shaping global regulations.
Evelyn Reed
2/15/2026
NASA Lifts Ban on Personal Smartphones for Astronauts in Space
NASA has updated its policy to allow astronauts on missions, including Artemis II, to bring personal smartphones into space for the first time.
Evelyn Reed
2/9/2026
Space Economy
Show MoreLondon Prepares for Major European Space Industry Summit
London is preparing to host Space-Comm Expo, Europe's largest space industry event, on March 4-5, gathering over 5,400 global leaders to discuss technology, defense, and investment.
Leo Gallagher
2/17/2026
Space Stocks Tumble After Deep Financial Losses
Space infrastructure firm Redwire and launch provider Firefly Aerospace saw their stocks fall over 20% after reporting deep financial losses for Q3 2025.
Marcus Olsson
2/16/2026
Cape Canaveral Prepares for 500 Annual Launches by 2036
The U.S. Space Force projects Cape Canaveral could see 500 rocket launches annually by 2036, a fivefold increase prompting a major infrastructure overhaul.
Julian Vance
2/14/2026
Axiom Space Secures $350M for ISS Successor
Axiom Space has secured $350 million in new funding to advance its commercial space station, the planned successor to the ISS, and to develop lunar spacesuits.
Evelyn Reed
2/13/2026
How Rocket Lab Beat Billionaires at Their Own Game
Discover how Rocket Lab, founded by Peter Beck, outpaced billionaires to become a leader in the space industry through fierce efficiency and vertical integration.
Marcus Olsson
2/11/2026
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