Artemis Delayed, Starlink Soars: Space News 2026 Highlights
NASA began 2026 grappling with an Arctic cold snap that delayed the Artemis II lunar mission, while SpaceX and partners marked major satellite milestones and new collision-avoidance tools....
A Rocket at a Crossroads: Congress Forces a Reckoning for NASA’s Lunar Ambitions
In the grand theater of space exploration, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) was designed to be the undisputed star. A behemoth of engineering harkening back to the raw power of the Saturn V,...
The SpaceX Shockwave: How One Company Redrew the Map of the Cosmos
Lead (Short Intro) In the quiet predawn hours over Cape Canaveral or the golden light of a California evening, a familiar roar has become the relentless rhythm of the 21st-century space age....
Betelgeuse – One of the Most Fascinating Stars in Our Sky
Betelgeuse is one of the most distinctive and fascinating stars visible in our night sky. Located in the constellation Orion, it stands out primarily because of its intense red color, which...
What Is a Moonquake? Causes, Effects & Detection on the Moon
When we think of earthquakes, our minds immediately picture the Earth shaking. But did you know that similar seismic events occur on the Moon? These are called moonquakes, and while they...
Pluto’s Heart Is Cooling: Evidence of a Freezing Ocean Etched on Its Surface
Although it’s been a decade since the historic flyby of the New Horizons probe, analysis of the data it gathered continues to yield revolutionary discoveries. The latest research suggests...
The Heart of Pluto Is Cooling: Evidence of a Freezing Ocean Written on Its Surface
Though a decade has passed since the historic flyby of NASA’s New Horizons probe, analysis of the data it gathered continues to yield revolutionary discoveries. Recent research suggests that...
Europa – A Moon in Constant Motion: New Discoveries Thanks to the James Webb Telescope
The surface of Europa moon, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, is constantly changing—according to a new study led by Ujjwal Raut from the Southwest Research Institute. By combining laboratory...
James Webb Space Telescope: A New Era of Astronomical Discoveries
The universe is full of mysteries that have fascinated humanity for centuries. From the first naked-eye observations of the sky, through Galileo's telescope, to advanced ground-based and...