SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by launching its 600th flight-proven rocket, carrying Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral, marking continued progress in rocket reusab…
Astronomers using the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes have identified the first of an estimated 10,000 intermediate-mass black holes in the Omega Centauri star cluster, providing new…
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have directly detected four white dwarfs orbiting red dwarf stars within 65 light-years of Earth, including the ninth closest white dwarf to th…
An international research team has detected the sugar molecule erythrulose in a molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way, marking the first direct discovery of a sugar in interstell…
Researchers have acquired the first diagnostic X-rays in orbit using a portable commercial system aboard a SpaceX commercial flight, marking a breakthrough for medical imaging in space.
The Scottish Association for Marine Science has appointed the ocean as a trustee, granting it a formal voice in board decisions. This move reflects the growing rights of nature movement and…
A new book by science journalist Rowan Jacobsen argues that moderate sun exposure offers substantial health benefits, challenging decades of public health warnings that have led to widespre…
The Space Development Agency has awarded L3Harris Technologies and Sierra Space a combined $1.75 billion contract to build 36 satellites for a next-generation missile-tracking constellation…
Scientists have mapped vast subterranean fungal networks spanning over 100 quadrillion kilometers, revealing their critical role in planetary health and carbon cycling.
SpaceX has set a target date of July 13, 2026, for the 13th flight of its Starship rocket, continuing the test campaign of the world's most powerful launch vehicle.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts are set to launch to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft on July 14, with live coverage available.
Using radio telescopes, astronomers have detected erythrulose, a four-carbon sugar found in raspberries and cosmetics, in the molecular cloud G+0.693-0.027 near the galactic center, suggest…
SpaceX plans to launch its 13th Starship test flight on July 16, following an investigation into the previous mission's failure, which involved a propellant leak and loss of the upper stage.
NASA has started stacking the Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis III mission, which aims to land astronauts near the lunar south pole in 2027, marking the first crewed moon landing …
A newly discovered debris cloud in a heavily used orbit around Earth threatens expensive satellites, including those used for communications and navigation, according to space debris resear…
Reflect Orbital has secured permission to launch its first space mirror, a prototype that could pave the way for thousands of orbital reflectors designed to extend daylight hours for solar …
Astronomers have detected ambipolar diffusion in the pre-stellar core L1544, a key process that allows neutral molecules to decouple from magnetic fields and initiate gravitational collapse…
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new image of the Centaurus A galaxy, revealing never-before-seen details of its violent past, including a recent collision that left distinct b…
SpaceX plans to conduct its next Starship launch as soon as July 16, aiming to test fixes from the previous flight and deploy functioning Starlink satellites.
Archaeologists have discovered 18 ancient Egyptian tombs containing dozens of gold foil amulets shaped like tongues, intended to help the deceased speak in the afterlife.
NASA's Artemis II mission controller Chris White describes the surreal experience of capturing historic lunar flyby images from a quarter-million miles away, offering a new perspective on t…
L’intelligence artificielle offre des opportunités majeures pour lutter contre le changement climatique, mais son propre bilan énergétique soulève des questions cruciales.
Despite advances in technology, space games continue to face fundamental challenges in representing the vast distances and emptiness of the cosmos, often resorting to scaled-down or abstrac…
NASA's Artemis II moon mission livestream attracted 149 million views, breaking the agency's previous streaming record and highlighting public interest in lunar exploration.