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US AI Confidence Low as De-Extinction Tech Advances
A new survey finds only 15% of Americans are confident in U.S. AI leadership, while biotech firm Colossal Biosciences makes a major breakthrough in reviving the dodo.
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US Space Force Warns of Outdated Satellite Tracking System
The U.S. Space Force's top general warns that the nation's outdated satellite tracking systems are too slow to counter modern threats from China and Russia.
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Cygnus Cargo Ship Faces Engine Issue En Route to ISS
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo craft is delayed from reaching the ISS after its main engine shut down prematurely during two orbital maneuvers.
NASA Confirms 6,000 Exoplanets in Search for New Worlds
NASA has officially confirmed the existence of over 6,000 exoplanets, a major milestone that highlights the rapid acceleration of planetary discovery.
Quantum Stocks Rise on DOE Space Partnership News
Quantum computing stocks surged after the U.S. Department of Energy announced a space technology partnership with IonQ and Honeywell, boosting the entire sector.
Private Stations to Replace ISS After 2030 Deorbit
The International Space Station is set to deorbit in 2030. NASA is funding private firms like Axiom Space to build commercial replacements, fostering a new economy in low Earth orbit.
SpaceX Sets Predawn Starlink Launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is scheduled to launch 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Thursday, with weather conditions rated at 65% favorable.
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New Emulator Maps Universe Structure on a Laptop
Scientists have developed a new emulator, Effort.jl, capable of mapping the universe's large-scale structure on a laptop in minutes, a task that typically requires supercomputers.
NASA Delays ISS Supply Mission After Engine Malfunction
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus supply mission to the ISS is delayed after a main engine burn stopped prematurely, forcing NASA to postpone its arrival.
Russia Aims to Build Satellite Internet to Rival Starlink
Russia's space agency confirms plans to build a low-Earth orbit satellite internet service, aiming to challenge the dominance of SpaceX's Starlink.
Space Force Overhauls Unit for Commercial Space Data
The U.S. Space Force is overhauling its Joint Commercial Operations cell to integrate private sector space tracking data into daily military operations.
Cygnus XL Cargo Mission to ISS Halted by Engine Malfunction
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, carrying a record 11,000 pounds of supplies, has suffered an engine failure, halting its mission to the ISS.
Experts Analyze Feasibility of Space-Based Missile Defense
Defense experts are analyzing the feasibility of a space-based missile defense system, citing major technical, financial, and geopolitical challenges.
Cygnus ISS Arrival Delayed After Engine Malfunction
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus supply mission to the ISS is delayed after an engine malfunctioned during an orbital burn, NASA confirmed.
Cygnus Cargo Ship Docking at ISS Delayed by Engine Issue
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply ship carrying 11,000 pounds of cargo has had its docking with the ISS postponed after an engine malfunction.
New Plasma Engine Tackles Space Debris Without Contact
Japanese researchers have developed a new plasma engine that uses dual streams to deorbit space junk without contact, solving a key stability issue.
US Firms to Demo Rapid Maneuver Satellite for Defense
Anduril Industries and Impulse Space are partnering on a 2026 mission to demonstrate a satellite capable of reaching high orbit in under 24 hours.
China Poised to Overtake US in Space Within a Decade
A new report warns China's space program is advancing so rapidly it could surpass the U.S. in aerospace technology within a decade, citing massive investment.
Large Asteroid to Make Safe Earth Flyby on September 18
An asteroid the size of a large monument, designated 2025 FA22, will make a safe but close pass by Earth on September 18, offering a live viewing opportunity.
New Cygnus Cargo Mission to ISS Faces Delay After Anomaly
Northrop Grumman's new Cygnus XL cargo ship, bound for the ISS, has been delayed after its main engine shut down prematurely during an orbital burn.