The Early Universe was Hot, Dense, and Soupy
MIT physicists have observed the first clear evidence that quarks create a wake as they speed through quark-gluon plasma, confirming the plasma behaves like a liquid.
The new wave of industry coming for the LEO frontier
In this episode of the SpaceNews Space Minds podcast, host David Ariosto talks with Jonathan Cirtain, CEO and President of Axiom Space. They discuss the challenges — and wonders —…
Astranis taps retired Gen. John Hyten to lead advisory board
Hyten has called for greater use of commercial technology and faster acquisition cycles The post Astranis taps retired Gen. John Hyten to lead advisory board appeared first on SpaceNews.
Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit on 1st launch since explosive accidents last year (video)
Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket launched for the seventh time ever today (March 11), bouncing back from two explosive mishaps in 2025.
The Post-Capacity Era of Satellite Connectivity
Paris, February 2026 — Novaspace’s Capacity Pricing Trends, 8th Edition finds the satellite connectivity market has entered a Post‑Capacity Era, where bandwidth is no longer the basis of differentiation. Starlink’s…
Enpulsion raises $26 million
Enpulsion, an Austrian company that produces satellite electric propulsion systems, has raised its first significant outside funding to increase production and potentially acquire other companies. The post Enpulsion raises $26…
Report criticizes delays in Artemis lunar lander development
NASA’s approach to managing the development of crewed lunar landers for Artemis has successfully controlled costs but not schedule, raising questions about NASA’s desire to accelerate those efforts. The post…
Black hole and neutron star mergers push the laws of physics with their odd orbits
Merging black holes and neutron stars have unusual oval orbits prior to colliding and merging, which challenge the laws of physics.
New Study Says There’s a Way to Make Dyson Bubbles and Stellar Engines Stable
While megastructures are clearly speculative, new research shows that they can (in theory) be built in a way that ensures long-term stability. These findings can provide insight into the properties…
2026 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
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