New propulsion system lets satellites use Earth’s atmosphere as fuel
A significant step in satellite propulsion is paving the way for a new era in space technology. The…
Turning growth into profits remains a challenge as space demand grows
TAMPA, Fla. — While the space economy is expanding across multiple fronts, questions remain about how some of…
Astronomers Say Recent Rash of Meteor Sightings ‘Warrants Serious Investigation’
Astronomers are still searching for answers behind this year’s unusual wave of loud and fiery meteor sightings. Over…
What’s Up: April 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Mercury shines at its brightest for the year, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks, and a bright new comet…
NASA to Unveil Complete Roman Telescope, Host Media Briefing
Media are invited Tuesday, April 21, to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for a look…
Government use of commercial procurement models has limitations in space
WASHINGTON — While government agencies are increasingly turning to commercial contracting mechanisms for space capabilities, that does not…
U.S. GSSAP satellites execute GEO handoff to monitor China’s Shijian-29 spacecraft
HELSINKI — Commercial space tracking data shows U.S. satellites coordinating maneuvers to maintain proximity and continuous observation of…
SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites from the West Coast – Spaceflight Now
The Starlink 17-17 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 26, 2026. Image:…
Hitting the brakes: Hubble Space Telescope watches doomed comet reverse its spin
The Hubble Space Telescope has witnessed a spinning comet slow its own rotation and then start spinning in…
ISS observes an unknown phenomenon 55 miles above Earth
Hurricane named Helene smashed the Florida coast, bringing devastating rain and fierce winds. The havoc caused by that…
Sun storms are powered by a magnetic engine 16 Earths deep, study finds
The sun’s powerful magnetic dynamo that drives sunspot activity and contributes to unleashing powerful solar flares and coronal…
How a Tamiya Tank Helped NASA Stop Space Shuttle Tires from Exploding
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