The Case for Insects on the Space Menu
Insects have been travelling to space since 1947, but now they might become dinner for astronauts on missions to the Moon and Mars. A new European Space Agency study explores…
When Black Holes Merge
Two black hole collisions detected just a month apart last autumn are challenging our understanding of how they form. One merger features a black hole spinning backwards against its orbit…
Could this film become the 1st western movie to send a filmmaker into space?
An Italian producer has announced plans for the first western film to launch a filmmaker into low-Earth orbit to shoot key scenes.
Never Mind Rogue Planets. Their Rogue Moons Could Support Life
When massive stars explode as supernovae, the powerful blast can send planets off into space where they drift as rogue or free-floating planets. But what happens to their moons? Can…
‘Shockingly large’ amount of sensitive satellite communications are unencrypted and vulnerable to interception, researchers find
A mind-boggling lack of encryption allowed researchers to eavesdrop on satellite links and intercept vast quantities of private communications, including those by government and military officials.
Darth Vader returns in the new ‘Star Wars’ novel ‘Master of Evil’, and we’ve got a sneak peek (exclusive)
Author Adam Christopher takes us to Mustafar and beyond in the chilling new sci-fi story “Star Wars: Master of Evil.”
Avio secures solid rocket deals with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon
A new solid rocket production facility is expected to be operational by early 2028, though Avio has not yet disclosed its location. The post Avio secures solid rocket deals with…
Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Associate Members
November 10, 2025 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Seagate Space, Michael Baker International, and Lanteris Space Systems as new Associate Members. These new members…
China breaks its single-year launch record with weekend flurry
Four Chinese rockets launched over the weekend, taking the nation’s total for 2025 to a record-breaking 72 orbital missions.
Scientists 3D printed muscle tissue in microgravity. The goal is to make human organs from scratch
Scientists just 3D printed human muscle tissue in microgravity conditions. The ultimate goal is to make organs in space.