Mars & Moon
Ancient Mars Rocks Reveal Hidden Carbonate Reservoirs
New analysis of Martian rocks suggests the planet may store more carbonate underground than previously thought.
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Astronomy & Universe
Mutual Eclipse Season of Jupiter’s Moons 2026/2027
From late 2026 into early 2027, a special viewing window opens for the major Jovian moons.
Astronomy & Universe
Japanese Supercomputer Simulations May Explain Webb's Little Red Dots
Simulations on the ATERUI III supercomputer suggest that the enigmatic Little Red Dots observed by JWST are rapidly growing black holes in the early universe.
Launches & Missions
NASA Unveils First Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise
On September 17, 1976, NASA revealed the OV-101 orbiter, which would later be named Enterprise. The unveiling took place on Constitution Day during the United States’ bicentennial year.
Astronomy & Universe
Little Red Dots as Seeds of Quasars and Supermassive Black Holes
Simulations indicate that overmassive black holes can form easily in the early universe, with spectra matching those of Little Red Dots, which later evolve into bright quasars and supermassive galactic black holes.
Space Industry & Business
Interview with Josef Aschbacher on Europe’s Space Autonomy Push
A podcast interview at the World Space Business Week in Paris discusses Europe’s drive for greater autonomy in space activities.
Technology & Innovation
Icarus Robotics Tests Joy Platform in Canada Ahead of 2027 ISS Mission
Icarus Robotics has completed initial free‑flight tests of its Joy robot in Canada, preparing the system for a planned demonstration on the International Space Station in 2027.
Space Industry & Business
ESA Honors Three Companies
ESA awarded three space companies with prizes for excellence and innovation. The ceremony took place during the Industry Space Days 2026 at ESA‑ESTEC in the Netherlands.
Satellites & Communication
First Successful Authenticated Galileo Position Fix Under Spoofing Conditions
During a test over Europe, Galileo satellites transmitted an encrypted signal for the first time, which receivers in Norway and the Netherlands used to obtain a position fix.
Astronomy & Universe
Astronomers Confirm Million‑Year‑Old Planet as Youngest Known World
Researchers have verified a planet younger than one million years orbiting the star Elias 2-24 in the Taurus molecular cloud.
Science & Research
NASA Celebrates Full Restoration of Guam Remote Station After Typhoon Mawar
After more than three years of rebuilding, NASA’s Guam Remote Station has been officially returned to service.