Astronomy / Space

NASA has announced a partnership with Netflix to bring content from their free NASA+ service onto the streaming platform. The content will include exclusive interviews, live spacewalks, and more.

Peering back in time over 11 billion years, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest picture yet of how disk galaxies assemble themselves. New research confirms that galaxies first form a puffy, thick disk of stars before a more defined, thin disk develops within it.

If you've always wanted to observe the stars but don't have the equipment, you can use this interactive map, which is completely free.

Supernovae have been capable of altering the climate on Earth, and this could happen again, particularly with the probable explosion of the star Betelgeuse.

Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed a unique phenomenon concerning Pluto, the dwarf planet in the solar system. And this could herald new advances in our understanding of the universe.

A radio signal from space has been detected in Australia. But its origin, which is very surprising, is not unknown to scientists.

For nine days, the Earth experienced seismic activity for 90 seconds. After extensive research, the reason for this phenomenon was finally discovered.

A capsule containing human ashes crashed into the ocean after re-entering the atmosphere. Despite this setback, the company remains confident about its upcoming missions.

The Earth has undergone numerous landscape changes over the millennia. And it is possible to see what it will look like in 250 million years.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first exoplanet close to Earth, and this looks promising for future space observations.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the Moon in 2032, and while this could provide a breathtaking spectacle, certain infrastructure could be at real risk.

The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun operations in Chile with the world’s largest 3,200 MP LSST camera mounted in the 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey telescope, capturing the area of 45 moons with each photo and generating 20 TB of data nightly.

A nova has been visible to the naked eye for several days now, and here's how to enjoy this unique spectacle.

Sought after for years, the missing ordinary matter of the universe has been discovered by researchers using a unique technique.

The Solar Orbiter probe has unveiled the first images of the Sun's South Pole, revealing a world that was previously unknown to all and revealing the next solar reversal.

Scientists have estimated the rotation speed and axis of rotation of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy with the help of AI.

There were no Starship testing ground personnel injured during the explosion, and SpaceX is conducting cleanup procedures and site damage assessment. The incident will likely postpone the next test launch of the Starship rocket that is set to go to Mars.

Researchers have made a discovery that could change the solar system as we know it today. And new observations are in store to find out more.

A mysterious object has been discovered by astronomers that doesn't fit into any known category of celestial object.

After leaving the U.S. government, Elon Musk has set himself a crazy challenge with his Starship.

SpaceX has announced a new, tougher Starlink Performance dish that can survive vibrations from a landing rocket and offers gigabit satellite Internet speeds. The Starlink gigabit plan upgrades will arrive in 2026.

The next generation of Starlink satellites will be way larger than the current V2 version. The size increase and upgraded technology will lead to greatly improved Starlink speeds and coverage.

With images of Optimus robots mimicking the famous Empire State Building constriction workers photo, SpaceX unveiled its vision for making life interplanetary. The Starship 3 rocket that will make the trip possible will have its maiden flight this year.

Tianwen-2 lifts off May 29 from Xichang, targeting two distant small bodies to collect and return primordial samples. Its dust analysis and sample-return will shed new light on early Solar System evolution.

China’s Long March 2D rocket launched 12 “Star Computing” satellites into sun-synchronous orbit on 14 May 2025, marking the Long March family’s 576th success.

Space Forge has closed a record $30 million Series A to build ForgeStar-1 and ForgeStar-2, satellites that will manufacture advanced materials in microgravity.

Researchers at the University of Bern have made a major breakthrough in the search for habitable worlds. Using a new AI model with a reported 99% accuracy rate, they have identified 44 planetary systems that could potentially host an Earth-like planet.

Instead of releasing a Gen 4 Starlink router, SpaceX filled a gap in its device offering by releasing a Starlink Mini router to go with its respective compact and highly mobile dish. It will be sold concurrently with Starlink's other routers, for those who want extended range on a budget.

Slated for late 2028, Tianwen-3 will launch two Long March 5 rockets to land, sample, and return Martian soil, delivering the first Chinese Mars samples by 2031.

After the Starlink Gen 3 router that ushered in Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and was developed to support the V2 satellite generation, SpaceX is now preparing to launch new gear. The Gen 4 routers will likely support the upcoming faster Starlink dish versions.

A mysterious world 120 light-years away could challenge everything we thought we knew about alien life. K2-18b, a distant exoplanet orbiting a cool dwarf star in the constellation Leo, has become the focus of intense scientific interest after the James Webb Space Telescope detected key carbon-based molecules—potential ingredients for life—in its atmosphere.

The Honda Space Development Division will test its water electrolysis system on the ISS, a key component of its regenerative lunar fuel cell system to make electricity, oxygen, and hydrogen.

SpaceX is giving potential Starlink customers in parts of the US a bit more time to snag its Standard satellite dish at a hefty discount. The company has officially extended its "Regional Savings" program through April 30th in 27 states.

CheckMag Initially teased by Elon Musk as a potential game-changer in affordable satellite internet, the Starlink Mini hasn't exactly lived up to that billing in the US market. While the price is trending downwards, it's still significantly more expensive than the Standard dish, especially with recent, deep discounts on the latter.

Scientists develop "Spacecraft Speedometer" to track satellite velocity in real-time, improving space traffic management. The innovative device uses plasma spectrometers to deliver continuous velocity readings even when GPS and ground-based radar fail.

CheckMag 6 kinds of Starlink dishes are available as of March 2025. They differ in features as well as intended use cases. This little article may help users choose the right one for their needs.

New users in 27 US states can now save $200 on a Starlink Standard dish as part of SpaceX's Regional Savings program. The offer is valid for Starlink Standard service plans and runs until March 31. This is the lowest price the V4 dish has seen since its debut in January 2024.

The new Residential plan is designed for households with lower bandwidth needs. You still get unlimited data but at reduced speeds. The plan is currently live in 15 US states, and at $80 a month, it's much cheaper than the regular Residential service plan.

At first, text-only messaging will be supported and available to users across various carriers. T-Mobile and SpaceX are collaborating to enable picture messaging, data services, and voice calling.

Russia's Rosatom unveils a breakthrough plasma electric rocket engine that could transform space travel, potentially reducing Mars journey times from one year to just 30-60 days.

Lonestar Data Holdings has tested the integration of its Freedom lunar data center with the Intuitive Machines IM-2 Athena mission lander in preparation for a first quarter SpaceX moon mission.

T-Mobile has turned on the Starlink satellite Internet service for Apple's iPhones in a rather surprising move. Previously, launch tests for the direct-to-cell feature were always done on Samsung phones.

Since spacecraft left in the dark might need more power than what can be stored in the internal batteries during exposure to sunlight, China is considering transmitting power from orbit using laser wireless transmission. Moving beyond the theoretical stage, they must develop the technologies needed and then conduct on-orbit testing.

While silicon cells are destroyed by solar radiation, In-Ga cells are heavy and expensive. Therefore, it’s time for a better power supply in space, and positive effects on residential solar systems could follow.

A permanent connection to near-Earth satellites without any other ground-based systems is set to be reality soon. From simple surfing with a smartphone to real-time applications, numerous possibilities are conceivable.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe prepares for its closest-ever solar approach on December 24, flying within 3.8 million miles of the Sun's surface at speeds of 430,000 mph. Protected by advanced heat shields and specialized materials, this historic mission aims to discover the origins of the solar wind and its effects on our solar system.

A new study examines antimatter propulsion for spacecraft, showing that just 1 gram of antihydrogen could power 23 space shuttles—10 billion times more powerful than conventional rocket fuel. While production and storage hurdles remain significant, this technology could revolutionize space exploration.

The aircraft manufacturer is set to begin production in early 2026, with a launch date scheduled for the end of the same year.

Thanks to the changes in licensing requirements announced by the local Department of Communication and Digital Technologies, Starlink could enter South Africa next summer. However, this is not certain yet, although Elon Musk's satellite-based internet service gained political support in the country already.