Could we blast space debris out of harm’s way with ion beams?
A new space debris removal project, ALBATOR, plans to tackle the growing debris problem in orbit.
Galactic Empires May Live at the Center of our Galaxy, Hence Why We Don’t Hear from Them
In a recent paper, a team of researchers proposes how humanity may someday relocate its entire civilization near the center of our galaxy to take advantage of the relativistic effects…
AI Learns to Identify Exploding Stars with Just 15 Examples
How can artificial intelligence (AI) help astronomers identify celestial objects in the night sky? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to address as an international…
H3 launches first HTV-X cargo spacecraft
Japan launched the first of a new generation of cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, with potential applications beyond low Earth orbit. The post H3 launches first HTV-X cargo…
30 years ago, ‘The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror special introduced us to Kang & Kodos, the series’ iconic alien invaders
“Don’t blame me, I voted for Kodos”
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 183 — Lunar Lander Wanted! Apply Within
On Episode 183 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Mike Wall to discuss NASA’s pursuit to beat the Chinese to a human landing…
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on its record 135th orbital mission of the year
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink satellites from California today (Oct. 25). It was the 135th orbital launch of 2025 for the company, setting a new record.
Lunar landscapes: Can you name that feature?
This quiz will test your lunar savvy — from iconic craters and mysterious maria to the legendary Apollo landing sites.
Fenix E35R flashlight review
A pocketable everyday carry (EDC) flashlight that comes with an IP68 waterproof rating, five lumen modes and is rechargeable using USB-C.
How compact can a neutron star get before collapsing into a black hole?
This new analysis could be used to test the physics of quantum chromodynamics in the future.