NASA Loosens Rules, Lets Astronauts Take iPhones To Moon
Smartphones have long been off-limits on NASA's space missions, but that's all changing in 2026, possibly opening up a whole new world of space photography.
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Scientists Detected A Seven-Hour Burst From Space – Now We May Know What It Was
Gamma-ray bursts are not uncommon, but ones like the seven-hour burst detected in 2025 definitely are. Scientists now have an idea about what caused it.
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NASA's Next Manned Moon Rocket May Have One Major, Dangerous Flaw
Scientists have raised concerns about possible safety issues with the Orion crew capsule prior to NASA's Artemis II mission launch date in 2026.
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Historic Rocket Test Closes The Gap In China's Race With The West
There's a new space race going on, with the goal of putting humans back on the moon. China has now joined the race with some successful rocket tests.
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Is That A Starlink Satellite Or Meteor? Here's How To Tell The Difference
Bright streaks in the night sky aren’t always meteors. With more and more satellites overhead, it’s getting harder to tell what you’re really seeing.
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SpaceX Acquires xAI: How Much Is The Combined Company Worth?
Two Elon Musk-owned companies, SpaceX and xAI, have begun a massive merger. What will be the result of the combination and how much will it be worth?
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Starlink Lowers Over 4,000 Satellites Following Near-Miss With China
Starlink encountered a near-miss with a Chinese spacecraft. It has since lowered the orbit of its Starlink satellites, but does that solve the problem?
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China's Private Space Industry Is Doing A Lot More Than Building Rockets
One company developed a rocket that landed vertically, but it drew less attention than SpaceX's rockets. Naturally, other developments have gone unnoticed, too.
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As Satellites Flood Earth's Orbit, Disaster Is Only Ever Days Away
The amount of satellites in the Earth's orbit is increasing at a rapid rate, which could be a recipe for disaster. Here's what you need to know.
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The FAA Is Warning Airlines To Plan For Dodging Space Debris
The European Space Agency estimates roughly three pieces of space debris fall to Earth each day. The FAA is recommending airlines adjust their plans for this.
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This Small, Icy World Could Rewrite What We Know About Our Solar System's Past
A rare discovery beyond Neptune is forcing scientists to rethink early solar system dynamics and the forces that shaped distant worlds.
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How NASA Built Its Massive Artemis II Moon Rocket
NASA's Artemis II rocket is nearly ready to fly to the dark side of the moon and back. Let's take a look at how this massive craft was built.
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'Runaway' Supermassive Black Hole Has The Mass Of 20 Million Suns
It’s 20 million times the mass of the Sun and it’s moving at supersonic speeds. Find out how JWST finally proved this rogue monster is tearing through space.
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NASA Gives Update On The Perseverance Rover's Future After 5 Years On Mars
NASA’s latest update on Perseverance shows how the Mars rover is holding up after five years and what that means for future exploration plans.
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How Many Rockets Did SpaceX Launch In 2025?
SpaceX conducted a total of 25 launches in 2020, launching more each following year. Now, it launched more rockets than every other space agency combined.
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China Beamed Gigabit Internet From Space Using Low-Power Lasers: Here's How It Worked
While the raw speed isn't too impressive, it was achieved using a laser with less power than an energy-saving lightbulb.
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The Sun Surprised NASA By 'Waking Up' In 2008 & Has Been More Active Since
The sun typically goes through regular cycles of increased and decreased activity, but in recent years, it hasn't been following the pattern scientists expect.
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5 Things About The James Webb Telescope They Didn't Teach You In School
The James Webb Space Telescope has been helping scientists explore the cosmos for years now, but there are still plenty of unknown facts about the device.
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This Is The Most Expensive Man-Made Object Ever Produced
This impressive project involved cooperation between multiple countries, as well as a litany of spiralling construction costs and ongoing maintenance.
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14 Of The Coolest Pieces Of Tech We've Sent To Space
Space exploration requires cutting-edge technology for success. Some of the coolest tech ever has traveled with humanity into orbit and beyond.
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5 Things About Satellites They Didn't Teach You In School
Satellites have come a long way in the last couple years, and what you learned about them in school has probably changed drastically.
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Experts May Have A Solution For Dealing With The Massive Amount Of Space Debris
While space explorations are important, the missions do result in pollution. However, experts might have a solution for this problem.
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The 'Eclipse Of The Century' Is Coming – Here's What Makes It So Special
The next solar eclipse will be here before you know it, but this one will be a little different. Here's what makes the 2027 eclipse so special.
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The Answer To Physics' Dark Matter Problem Could Lie In The Fifth Dimension
Physicists have determined that most of the universe is dark matter -- invisible to us but affecting the universe anyway. Could it exist in another dimension?
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Crucial NASA Antenna Damaged With No Timeline For Repairs
One of NASA’s most important antennas is down with no fix in sight. Find out how this single failure could strain a system already pushed to its limits.
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First Radio Signal Could End 3I/Atlas Alien Debate For Good
An object older than our Sun has captivated experts, skeptics, and dreamers. Newly detected emissions may finally reveal what this cosmic outsider really is.
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Asteroids And Earth's Fate: Are We Really Prepared To Prevent A Catastrophe?
Humanity is better prepared than ever before to prevent a large asteroid from crashing into Earth, but there's more work, and surveillance, to be done.
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