When Galaxies Collide
Two spiral galaxies locked in a slow motion collision have been captured in stunning detail by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. The pair grazed past each…
Heliophysics missions move toward operations
Two NASA heliophysics missions launched together in September are performing well, while a third mission launched earlier this year is beginning limited operations despite problems with one spacecraft. The post…
Scientists are getting our robotic explorers ready to help send humans to Mars
“It’s really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration,” Ehlmann said. “It is an ‘and’ — it’s robotic and human exploration and how we do these best together.”
Lego Star Wars 2025: A year in review
From Grogu to the Death Star, we look back over the Lego Star Wars sets released over the course of 2025.
Upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026: 10 good reasons to head to theaters this year
The power of Grayskull, Superman’s cousin, and the return of a certain galaxy far, far away are among 2026’s big-screen wonders.
Lego Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft review
An impressive display piece for Lego-loving space fans who want to commemorate the legacy of this iconic post-Space Race vessel.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery
NASA’s new chief Jared Isaacman said controversial proposal to move the space shuttle Discovery to Texas from its current home in a Smithsonian Air and Space Museum hangar in Virginia,…
China to debut reusable Long March 10-derived rocket in first half of 2026
China is aiming for a first launch of a reusable, cargo-optimized variant of its new crew launch vehicle in the first half of the year. The post China to debut…
When Stars Fail to Explode
A supernova observed by Chinese and Japanese astronomers in 1181 CE didn’t fully explode, instead it sputtered and left behind a rare “zombie star” surrounded by long filaments resembling fireworks.…
China caps record year for orbital launches with Tianhui-7 and Shijian-29 technology test missions
China reached 92 orbital launches in 2025 with back-to-back missions this week, capping a record year for both the country and the global space sector. The post China caps record…