Astronomers Detect Record-Breaking 7-Hour Gamma-Ray Burst

Astronomers have detected a record-breaking gamma-ray burst that lasted for seven hours, challenging existing theories about how stars die in cosmic explosions.

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Vandenberg Completes Eighth Launch of 2026 with Starlink Mission
Space Access

Vandenberg Completes Eighth Launch of 2026 with Starlink Mission

Vandenberg Space Force Base supported its eighth launch of 2026, with a Falcon 9 rocket successfully deploying the Starlink 17-33 mission on February 7.

Julian VanceJulian Vance
Science This Week: Space Babies, Cancer Risks, and Dream Hacking
Science

Science This Week: Space Babies, Cancer Risks, and Dream Hacking

From the profound challenges of human reproduction in space to hacking dreams for problem-solving, this week's science news reveals new insights into our future, health, and behavior.

Dr. Maya Rodriguez-SilvaDr. Maya Rodriguez-Silva
SpaceX IPO Could Trigger Major Space Sector Investment Shift
Space Economy

SpaceX IPO Could Trigger Major Space Sector Investment Shift

A potential SpaceX IPO could reshape the space industry's investment landscape, driving institutional capital and triggering a wave of new IPOs and consolidations.

Hiroki TanakaHiroki Tanaka
US Risks Losing Space Race as ISS Successor Program Stalls
Space Policy

US Risks Losing Space Race as ISS Successor Program Stalls

With the International Space Station's 2030 retirement looming, delays in NASA's commercial replacement program risk ceding orbital leadership to competitors like China.

Nathan PierceNathan Pierce
Study reveals how common painkiller stops cancer spread
Health

Study reveals how common painkiller stops cancer spread

New research shows a common painkiller can stop cancer from spreading by disrupting how cancer cells interact with platelets, making them vulnerable to the immune system.

Michael O'ConnellMichael O'Connell
SpaceX Plans to Launch a Million Satellites as Orbital Data Centers
Space Tech

SpaceX Plans to Launch a Million Satellites as Orbital Data Centers

SpaceX plans to launch a million satellites to create a network of orbital data centers, a move Elon Musk calls the 'only way to scale' AI amid Earth's energy constraints.

Devin Sharma-Gupta-PatelDevin Sharma-Gupta-Patel
NASA Prepares for an Alien Announcement
Space Science

NASA Prepares for an Alien Announcement

NASA is developing a new strategy for announcing the discovery of extraterrestrial life, focusing on clear communication and managing public expectations.

Javier RamirezJavier Ramirez
Army Defends New Space Unit Amid Redundancy Concerns
Space Defense

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 PierceNathan Pierce
ISS Crew Preps for New Arrivals, Conducts Key Science
Space Science

ISS Crew Preps for New Arrivals, Conducts Key Science

The International Space Station crew is preparing for the arrival of the SpaceX Crew-12 mission while conducting key experiments on spacecraft fuel systems and human health.

Leo GallagherLeo Gallagher
NASA Reveals Stunning Aurora View from Space Station
Space Science

NASA Reveals Stunning Aurora View from Space Station

NASA has released a stunning new timelapse video from the International Space Station, showing vibrant green auroras dancing over the Earth's curve.

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Origami Inspires Foldable Technology for Lighter Satellites
Space Tech

Origami Inspires Foldable Technology for Lighter Satellites

Engineers are using origami to create lightweight, foldable satellite components. This innovation could significantly reduce launch costs and create more efficient spacecraft.

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NASA Approves iPhones for Artemis Moon Missions
Space Policy

NASA Approves iPhones for Artemis Moon Missions

NASA is updating its policy to allow astronauts on Artemis and ISS missions to carry iPhones and other modern smartphones, starting with Artemis II and Crew-12.

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