Satellites imaged an underwater volcano erupting — but scientists have no idea what’s actually happening on the seafloor
Satellites captured footage of an underwater volcano eruption in a part of the sea that remains largely a mystery.
Starcloud orders Starlink lasers for orbital data center network
Starcloud has ordered optical terminals from SpaceX to use Starlink as a global data-relay network for its future orbital data centers, deepening ties with the company it is counting on…
The surge in military budgets can help Europe’s entrepreneurial space sector — if spending speeds up
AMSTERDAM – The recent surge in European defense spending could bolster Europe’s entrepreneurial space sector, but only if bureaucratic roadblocks are cleared, panelists said at the SmallSat Europe conference. While…
‘Redshift’ blends James Webb Space Telescope, Artemis 2 and Pink Floyd into a cosmic journey through light and sound (video, photos)
Artist Ashley Zelinskie and DJ illich Mujica get psychedelic in New York City.
Seeing double with the Artemis 2 rocket boosters | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026
The two boosters hang out mid-air after separation.
How Mars Can Help Us Understand ‘Marginal’ Exoplanets
We’ve discovered large numbers of small rocky exoplanets, but they’re at such great distances that habitability is extremely difficult to determine. New research suggests than since Mars is on the…
Ultrahigh-energy Cosmic Rays May Be Ultraheavy in Origin
New research led by Penn State scientists suggests that some of the highest-energy cosmic rays may consist of atomic nuclei heavier than iron and could help narrow down the cosmic…
NASA’s Next-Generation AI Processor Passes Early Testing
As part of a commercial partnership, NASA is developing a sophisticated chip that will give spacecraft the processing capabilities to think for themselves.
Early Life on Earth May Have Thrived in Impact Craters
A team of South Korean scientists has uncovered new evidence that could help explain how Earth’s atmosphere became rich in oxygen, one of the most transformative events in the planet’s…
DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch
DARPA has a plan to keep geosynchronous satellites going for years beyond their expiration date. The agency aims to test it with a mission launching as soon as this summer.