The Longest GRB Ever Detected Is An Intriguing Puzzle
In July 2025, telescopes detected a gamma-ray burst (GRB) that lasted seven hours. Most GRBs last only milliseconds, or a few minutes. Only a handful have lasted longer than that,…
Chinese astronauts inspect debris-damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft during spacewalk
Two Shenzhou-21 astronauts embarked on the mission’s first spacewalk late Monday, inspecting and photographing a damaged spacecraft window which triggered an earlier emergency launch. The post Chinese astronauts inspect debris-damaged…
Chinese astronauts inspect damaged Shenzhou 20 spacecraft during 8-hour spacewalk (video)
Two Chinese astronauts installed more debris shielding on the Tiangong space station and assessed the damage to the attached Shenzhou 20 spacecraft during a spacewalk on Tuesday (Dec. 9).
Sprites Over Château de Beynac
Nicolas Escurat A flash of lightning, and then—something else. High above a storm, a crimson figure blinks in and out of existence. If you see it, you are a lucky…
Canada picks Telesat and MDA to study Arctic military communications constellation
Canada has contracted satellite operator Telesat and manufacturer MDA Space to explore options for a multibillion-dollar military communications network to support the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic. The post…
January full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Wolf Moon
Your guide to January’s full Wolf Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
New NASA Sensor Goes Hunting for Critical Minerals
A pilot signals to a crew member before takeoff from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Aug. 21, 2025. Accompanying him in the high-flying ER-2 aircraft is…
SCHOTT launches high-performance cover glass for next-generation space solar cells
– SCHOTT® Solar Glass exos provides enhanced radiation resistance and optical performance for simple silicon cells up to III-V multijunction satellite solar cells.– Jointly developed with Heilbronn-based AZUR SPACE Solar…
What Do Super Jupiters Look Like?
Super-Jupiters have masses a dozen times that of Jupiter, but they are often illustrated as having a very Jupiter-like appearance. A new study finds that the classic banded-cloud look of…
TrustPoint sets 2027 target for initial rollout of LEO-based navigation services
Startup leans on C-band architecture to separate from L-band competitors The post TrustPoint sets 2027 target for initial rollout of LEO-based navigation services appeared first on SpaceNews.