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NASA Loosens Rules, Lets Astronauts Take iPhones To Moon

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0000

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.

Scientists Detected A Seven-Hour Burst From Space – Now We May Know What It Was

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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.

NASA's Next Manned Moon Rocket May Have One Major, Dangerous Flaw

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Scientists have raised concerns about possible safety issues with the Orion crew capsule prior to NASA's Artemis II mission launch date in 2026.

Historic Rocket Test Closes The Gap In China's Race With The West

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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.

Is That A Starlink Satellite Or Meteor? Here's How To Tell The Difference

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0000

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.

SpaceX Acquires xAI: How Much Is The Combined Company Worth?

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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?

Starlink Lowers Over 4,000 Satellites Following Near-Miss With China

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:37:35 +0000

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?

China's Private Space Industry Is Doing A Lot More Than Building Rockets

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:45:00 +0000

One company developed a rocket that landed vertically, but it drew less attention than SpaceX's rockets. Naturally, other developments have gone unnoticed, too.

As Satellites Flood Earth's Orbit, Disaster Is Only Ever Days Away

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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.

The FAA Is Warning Airlines To Plan For Dodging Space Debris

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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.

This Small, Icy World Could Rewrite What We Know About Our Solar System's Past

staff@slashgear.com (Shikhar Mehrotra) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A rare discovery beyond Neptune is forcing scientists to rethink early solar system dynamics and the forces that shaped distant worlds.

How NASA Built Its Massive Artemis II Moon Rocket

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0000

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.

'Runaway' Supermassive Black Hole Has The Mass Of 20 Million Suns

staff@slashgear.com (Azzief Khaliq) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:45:00 +0000

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.

NASA Gives Update On The Perseverance Rover's Future After 5 Years On Mars

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:45:00 +0000

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.

How Many Rockets Did SpaceX Launch In 2025?

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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.

China Beamed Gigabit Internet From Space Using Low-Power Lasers: Here's How It Worked

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:15:00 +0000

While the raw speed isn't too impressive, it was achieved using a laser with less power than an energy-saving lightbulb.

The Sun Surprised NASA By 'Waking Up' In 2008 & Has Been More Active Since

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000

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.

5 Things About The James Webb Telescope They Didn't Teach You In School

staff@slashgear.com (Brad Hill) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0000

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.

This Is The Most Expensive Man-Made Object Ever Produced

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:15:00 +0000

This impressive project involved cooperation between multiple countries, as well as a litany of spiralling construction costs and ongoing maintenance.

14 Of The Coolest Pieces Of Tech We've Sent To Space

staff@slashgear.com (Gozie Ibekwe) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0000

Space exploration requires cutting-edge technology for success. Some of the coolest tech ever has traveled with humanity into orbit and beyond.