SPHEREx is Now Mapping the Entire Sky
A new space mission is open for business. Last week, we got a look at science images from NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Re-ionization,…
African Space Agency takes flight
On 20 April, 2025, the African Space Agency (AfSA) was formally launched at an inauguration ceremony in Cairo, Egypt. The decision to create AfSA was made by the African Union…
NASA budget proposal draws strong criticism
The White House’s proposal to cut NASA’s budget by nearly 25% and cancel several major programs has drawn criticism from industry and members of Congress, while raising concerns among international…
New Horizons Helps Map the Hot Clouds of Interstellar Gas All Around the Solar System
New Horizons’ primary mission is complete. It’s already completed its pass through the Pluto system and even stopped by 486958 Arrokoth, a Kuiper belt object on its way out of…
Pentagon’s hypersonic milestone: Stratolaunch reusable vehicle breaks Mach 5
Launched from Roc, Stratolaunch’s massive carrier aircraft boasting a record-breaking 385-foot wingspan, the Talon-A2 drone was released over the Pacific Ocean. The post Pentagon’s hypersonic milestone: Stratolaunch reusable vehicle breaks…
Searching for Spherules to Sample
Explore This Section Perseverance Home Mission Overview Rover Components Mars Rock Samples Where is Perseverance? Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Mission Updates Science Overview Objectives Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features…
NASA’s Artemis 2 moon rocket gets 2nd stage even as Trump tries to scrap Space Launch System (photos)
NASA’s next moon rocket is stacking higher at the Kennedy Space Center, as the interim cryogenic propulsion stage is added to the launch vehicle.
Telecoms veteran to lead Eutelsat amid Europe’s sovereign broadband push
Eutelsat shares closed up nearly 13% May 5 after the French operator said it would replace its CEO with Jean-François Fallacher, a telecoms veteran joining from a key partner in…
Space Force remains skeptical on satellite refueling: ‘Show me the military advantage’
Officials are unconvinced of strategic benefit, even as industry eyes long-term contracts The post Space Force remains skeptical on satellite refueling: ‘Show me the military advantage’ appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA Data Helps Map Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right Whales
6 min read NASA Data Helps Map Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right Whales This North Atlantic right whale, named “Bowtie,” was spotted feeding in southern Maine waters in January…