Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more often — costing us vital science. ‘Things will get worse before they get better’
Satellites forced to avoid space debris appear to have lost some of their data due to the movement. They've also ...
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SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch
SpaceX has stacked its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at the company's new Starbase launch pad, ahead of the ...
US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)
The U.S. military test-launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 20, 2026.
Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)
The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.
Starfighters turns Texas facility toward microgravity flight testing
Starfighters Space, which is developing F-104 supersonic jets for satellite air-launch, is turning its Texas facility into a staging ground ...
Isaacman expects Chinese crewed mission around the moon in 2027
The head of NASA says he expects China to perform a crewed flight around the moon in 2027, ratcheting up ...
NASA satellite will test orbital ‘gas station’ tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars
The Liquid Oxygen Flight demonstration (LOXSAT) will help NASA test and develop technologies to support in-space transfer and storage of ...
Galactic starlight will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for May 19, 2026
The galaxy M77 looks truly out-of-this-world in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Anderson confirmed as NASA deputy administrator
The U.S. Senate confirmed Matt Anderson on May 18 as NASA’s deputy administrator, the second-in-command of the space agency. The ...
What time is SpaceX’s Starship V3 launch on May 20? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)
SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Wednesday (May 20).