SkyFi expands virtual constellation with Vantor satellite imagery
WASHINGTON — SkyFi, a commercial geospatial intelligence firm, has added satellite imagery from Vantor to its platform, widening…
Coming up in 2026: Spain will enjoy its first total solar eclipse in over 100 years – all you need to know to catch the best view
ONLOOKERS gazed upwards as the sunlight dimmed, a rim of gold lining the pitch-black blot in the sky.…
Meteor Explosion Captured Live from the International Space Station for the First Time Ever
A meteor explosion has been captured from space for the first time ever, thanks to a team aboard…
Lightning from Above – NASA
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured this image of lightning while orbiting aboard the International Space Station more than…
Why Rocket Lab (RKLB) Is Up 22.1% After Landing an $816 Million Space Force Contract
In December 2025, Rocket Lab announced its largest-ever contract, an US$816 million award to design, build, and operate…
Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video)
The Hubble Space Telescope appears as a small black dot zipping across the surface of the sun. (Image…
Space is the new battlefield: Why the 21st century has seen an expansion of weapons in orbit and beyond
Instead of normal programming, Ukrainian viewers saw parade footage beamed in from Moscow: waves of tanks, soldiers, and…
I thought I knew the night sky, but what I saw from the Canary Islands left me speechless
I should probably start with a confession for someone who writes about the night sky almost every day:…
Betelgeuse Is Definitely Not Alone, 8-Year Study Confirms : ScienceAlert
Betelgeuse is one of the weirdest stars in the sky, but astronomers can now explain one of its…
NASA Perseverance rover sees megaripples on Mars photo of the day for Jan. 7, 2026.
In a mission update late last month, Perseverance team members described the rover’s most detailed look yet at…
Commercial Space Stations Are Coming in 2026
The era of commercial space stations is set to begin in 2026, marking a revolutionary change in the…
A Passing Star Could Fling Earth Out of Orbit Faster Than Anyone Previously Predicted
In the vast calm of the solar system, planetary orbits often appear orderly, stable, and insulated from the…