Science & Research
Searching for Extraterrestrial Microbes: Are We Prepared for the Consequences?
As the number of space missions grows, the prospect of finding microscopic life beyond Earth moves closer to reality.
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Astronomy & Universe
Centaur 450P/LONEOS Shows Early Comet-like Activity
An icy body billions of kilometers from Earth has begun releasing gas and dust, a behavior usually associated with comets rather than centaurs.
Mars & Moon
NASA Awards Blue Origin Mars Telecommunications Network Contract
NASA has selected Blue Origin to build a Mars telecommunications network that will provide high-bandwidth links for current and future Martian missions.
Astronomy & Universe
Fermi Explorer Mission Plans 80,000-Year Journey to Alpha Centauri
A nonprofit aims to launch a low‑cost probe to the nearest star system in 2029 to spark public interest in interstellar exploration.
Astronomy & Universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope Launched – Part of a Rare Naming Tradition After Women
The Roman Space Telescope launched on August 30 and belongs to the small group of NASA missions named after female historical figures.
Astronomy & Universe
Five Planets Illuminate the September Sky – How to Observe Them
During September, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are all visible in the night sky. Find out when and where to look for the best viewing opportunities.
Launches & Missions
Photographer Josh Dinner Captures Roman Space Telescope Solar Transit During Falcon Heavy Launch
From a Hobby Lobby parking lot, Josh Dinner photographed the Roman Space Telescope crossing the Sun during a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch.
Space Industry & Business
Commercial Space Federation Welcomes Two New Associate Members
The Commercial Space Federation has admitted Outlier and Rendezvous Robotics as new associate members.
Launches & Missions
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches
The telescope launched on August 30, 2026 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center.
Astronomy & Universe
Trump interrupts NASA press conference to celebrate Roman Space Telescope launch
Former President Donald Trump called into a NASA press conference to congratulate the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team on a successful launch.