SpaceX is set to dominate the upcoming launch week with three missions on its schedule, continuing its strong start to the year as the provider for the first five launches of 2026. In addition to two flights that expand its Starlink constellation, SpaceX will facilitate a rideshare mission that will include a NASA exoplanet observation […]

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, revealing a unique astronomical entity—a starless cloud rich in gas and dark matter. This object, dubbed “Cloud-9,” is a significant find as it marks the first confirmed instance of such a relic from the early stages of galaxy formation. Principal investigator Alejandro Benitez-Llambay from […]

On January 5, media representatives gathered for a hybrid press conference with French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, marking a significant milestone as she prepares for her inaugural mission to space. Hosted at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Germany, this event served as the final opportunity for the European media to engage with Adenot before […]

In a significant strategic maneuver to enhance its launch capabilities for both military and commercial purposes, the United States Space Force has issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) as of late December 2025. This move aims to optimize prime launch sites for heavy-lift rockets along the East and West Coasts, reflecting a booming demand for […]

SpaceX’s Starship program experienced a pivotal year in 2025, completing five full-stack test flights, though only two achieved successful landing outcomes. The company also made significant advancements in establishing its infrastructure, including the construction of Giga Bays in Texas and Florida, as well as progress on launch pads at Cape Canaveral. At the Starbase facility […]

The European Space Agency’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image of a star-forming region located within the N159 complex, part of the Large Magellanic Cloud, which is situated about 160,000 light-years from Earth. This latest depiction offers a glimpse into a neighboring stellar nursery, complementing a previously released photograph of the same […]

SpaceX is making strides in its Starship program with the successful testing of a specialized transport barge designed to ferry enormous Starship vehicles from its Starbase facility in Texas to launch sites along Florida’s Space Coast. The barge, identified as the Marmac 31, was confirmed by Kiko Dontchev, SpaceX’s Vice President of Launch, after being […]

As the transition from 2025 to 2026 approaches, the global launch schedule is slowing down, with just four launches lined up for the coming week. Among these, two are Chinese missions and two stem from SpaceX’s Falcon 9, aimed at deploying the CSG-3 satellite and a batch of Starlink satellites. On December 30, a Chang […]

Rocket Lab announced a landmark year in 2025, achieving a record 21 successful launches of its Electron rocket, alongside securing significant new contracts within the aerospace sector. Among these contracts, a notable deal with the Space Development Agency (SDA) stands out, totaling up to $816 million for developing 18 missile-warning satellites, marking Rocket Lab’s largest […]

NASA’s SPHEREx observatory has achieved a significant milestone, successfully completing its initial all-sky map of the universe just six months after its launch in March. This groundbreaking map captures data across 102 infrared wavelengths, paving the way for researchers to delve into mysteries surrounding cosmic inflation in the early universe and the distribution of organic […]