Tianzhou-10 Successfully Delivers Cargo to Tiangong Space Station
The Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft, launched by China, successfully docked with the Tiangong space station, delivering essential supplies and equipment.
Editorial Staff May 11
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MDA Space Advances Robotic Arm Development for Lunar Gateway
MDA Space is making progress on its robotic arm project for the lunar Gateway while engaging in discussions with the Canadian Space Agency about its future.
Editorial Staff May 9
Viasat Secures $307 Million Satellite Communications Contract with Marine Corps
The Marine Corps has awarded Viasat a five-year contract valued at $307 million for satellite communications services, emphasizing multi-orbit and multi-band capabilities.
Editorial Staff May 9
Astronomers Discover Non-Rotating Galaxy from Early Universe
A surprising find by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope reveals an early galaxy that does not rotate, challenging existing expectations about galaxy formation.
Editorial Staff May 9
Annual Buckley Space Force Review Highlights Innovative Energy and Wildfire Management
The Buckley Space Force conducted its annual review, focusing on advancements in 'micro' nuclear power generation and strategies for wildfire management.
Editorial Staff May 9
US Sanctions Chinese Firms Over Alleged Support to Iran
The US State Department has announced sanctions against Chinese companies, claiming they provided satellite imagery that assisted Iran in targeting American forces in the Middle East.
Editorial Staff May 9
Northrop Grumman’s CRS-24 Mission Set for April 8 Launch
NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are planning to launch the CRS-24 mission at 8:49 a.m. EDT on April 8, 2026, to deliver essential supplies and scientific equipment to the ISS.
Editorial Staff May 8
Possible Oil Spill Detected Near Iran's Kharg Island Export Hub
Recent satellite imagery suggests a potential oil spill near Kharg Island, a significant export hub for Iran. The implications of this incident are yet to be fully understood.
Editorial Staff May 8
NASA's Swift Spacecraft Reorientation Extends Mission Timeline
In a strategic move, NASA has adjusted the operations of the Swift spacecraft, which is currently in a decaying orbit, to allow for a reboost mission planned for later this year.
Editorial Staff May 8
Exploring the Feasibility of Space-Based Data Centers
A look into the key considerations for establishing data centers in space, including technological challenges and environmental impacts.
Editorial Staff May 8
Paraguay Joins the Artemis Accords as Sixth Signatory
On May 7, 2026, Paraguay became the sixth nation to sign the Artemis Accords, marking a significant step in international cooperation for space exploration.
Editorial Staff May 8
Impact of Landslide-Triggered Tsunami on Tracy Arm's Ecosystem
In summer 2025, a tsunami caused by a landslide significantly altered the landscape of Tracy Arm, stripping vegetation from the fjord's shores.
Editorial Staff May 8
SatVu's HotSat-2 Satellite Targets Energy Infrastructure Monitoring
The British startup SatVu has unveiled imagery from its thermal satellite, HotSat-2, aimed at monitoring energy facilities in Cuba, India, and Australia.
Editorial Staff May 8
Lunar Outpost Secures $30 Million to Enhance Lunar Rover Designs
Lunar Outpost has successfully raised $30 million to improve its lunar rover designs, aligning with NASA's updated Artemis program requirements.
Editorial Staff May 8
NASA Armstrong Expands Its Experimental Flight Fleet
NASA Armstrong is enhancing its fleet of experimental aircraft, furthering its commitment to aeronautics and scientific research, following in the footsteps of aviation pioneers.
Editorial Staff May 7
Rocket Lab Partners with Raytheon for Space Interceptor Initiative
Rocket Lab has announced its collaboration with Raytheon on the Golden Dome space interceptor program, alongside a new contract for hypersonic test flights with Anduril.
Editorial Staff May 7
Astronomers Discover Non-Rotating Galaxy from Early Universe
A massive galaxy formed less than 2 billion years after the Big Bang has been discovered by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope, raising questions about galaxy formation.
Editorial Staff May 7
NASA's Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Break Sound Barrier in Testing
NASA's latest tests confirm that the rotor blades designed for the next-generation Mars helicopters have surpassed Mach 1, marking a significant milestone for Martian exploration.
Editorial Staff May 7
Paraguay Joins the Artemis Accords as 67th Signatory
On May 7, 2026, Paraguay signed the Artemis Accords, marking its commitment to collaborative principles in civil space exploration.
Editorial Staff May 7
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Insights into Nearby Super-Earth
A scorching, airless super-Earth located 48 light-years from Earth provides scientists with a unique opportunity to study the geology of distant planets.
Editorial Staff May 7