The World Welcomes the Crew of Artemis II Home!
After achieving their record-breaking 10-day flight around the Moon, the crew of the Artemis II mission returned home on Friday, April 10th, 2026.
Emerson Launches Innovative Software-Driven Method for High-Fidelity Aerospace RF Testing
AUSTIN, Texas (April 13, 2026) – Emerson announced the NI Channel Emulator System Software (CHESS) platform today at the 2026 Space Symposium conference in Colorado, introducing a new software-defined approach…
Space combat was ‘critical to mission success’ in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says
The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States’ ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully “combat credible” force.
The 7 best sci-fi movie soundtracks of all time
From “The Matrix” to “Tron: Legacy,” these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados.
NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026
Two NASA astronauts had some fun during the ISS’ capture of a robotic cargo spacecraft on April 13, pretending to hold onto it from into the station.
Planetary Exploration With Four-Legged Rovers Carrying Only Two Instruments
European researchers tested four-legged semi-autonomous rovers that carry only two instruments. These capable and agile robots could be part of the future exploration of Mars and the Moon. Their autonomy…
2026 NSTA Hyperwall Schedule
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NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Maps Water Ice Throughout Cygnus X
3 Min Read NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Maps Water Ice Throughout Cygnus X PIA26748 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/IPAC/Hora et al. Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Maps… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest…
Catching the 2026 April Lyrid Meteor Shower
April flowers mean one thing to springtime sky-watchers: it’s time for the Lyrid meteor shower. The Lyrids are always a good bet, and always make the top ten list for…
Are Neutrinos Their Own Evil Twins? Part 4: Majorana’s Mystery
In 1937, Ettore Majorana asked a question nobody else was even thinking about: does a particle have to have a distinct antiparticle? For neutrinos — which carry no charge —…