Webb Directly Observes a Frigid Exoplanet
Most exoplanets have been detected indirectly through the transit or radial velocity method. But here’s an image of the exoplanet 14 Herculis c captured by Webb. It has been described…
Summer Game Fest 2025: The biggest space & sci-fi game reveals and announcements
Another summer, another series of hot gaming showcases. These are the space and sci-fi video games that caught our attention during this year’s events.
Jiawen Galaxy Projector Light review
It’s more of an ambient light projector than a star projector, but the Jiawen Galaxy Projector Light is seriously impressive given its budget price.
Live – A Conversation with Rep. George Whitesides (replay)
Join us on for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Representative George Whitesides (D-CA), a freshman congressman representing California’s 27th District. Whitesides brings years of experience to Capitol Hill, having previously…
AIAA’s Uniquely Interdisciplinary Space Conference—ASCEND—Poised for a Memorable Vegas Event
Next month, ASCEND 2025 kicks off in Las Vegas for the fifth annual event. AIAA’s on-ramp-to-space gathering prides itself on its interdisciplinary focus: attendees will include leaders in commercial and…
Lawmakers find common ground on space but Golden Dome sparks divide
Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, said a draft defense appropriations bill unveiled June 9 signals bipartisan concerns that the U.S. is underinvesting in…
‘I was a good, visible target’: Jared Isaacman on why Trump pulled his NASA chief nomination
Jared Isaacman has opened up on why he believes his nomination to be NASA administrator was abruptly withdrawn by the White House.
Europe clears SES-Intelsat deal without conditions
Europe has unconditionally approved SES’ plan to buy rival satellite operator Intelsat, leaving the United States as the final major regulatory hurdle in the way of the $4 billion deal.…
2nd launch of Blue Origin’s powerful New Glenn rocket delayed to Aug. 15 at the earliest
Blue Origin is now targeting Aug. 15 at the earliest for the second-ever launch of its New Glenn rocket, a slip of several months.
High Above the World
NASA NASA astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz works with a grapple fixture during a June 2002 spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. He was partnered with CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales)…