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Rocket Lab is seeing red about NASA's decision on a Mars spacecraft
In theory, developing a spacecraft that will fly to Mars, insert itself into orbit around the red planet, and relay transmissions back and forth to large satellite dishes on Earth is a relatively straightforward proposition.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers the rings of tiny solar system body Chariklo are changing
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered that the ring system of a tiny solar system body is even more interesting than they knew.
On this day in space! Sept. 13, 2007: Japan launches Kaguya spacecraft to the moon to map the lunar surface in HD
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James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble discover 27 puzzling new objects orbiting the sun far beyond Neptune
The Hubble and James Webb space telescopes have teamed up to target some of the smallest, most distant objects in the solar system, discovering that the history of these tiny objects is more puzzling than we'd realized.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return
Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts during a news conference beginning at 2:45 p.m.
The best 'Star Trek' spaceships: 14 classic vessels from the Federation and beyond
Raise shields and charge phasers, because we're running down the best "Star Trek" spaceships from across the galaxy.
Wavy alien dune fields stretch across Mars | Space photo of the day for Sept. 11, 2026
A dune field on Mars, as seen by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Iconic Star Trek filming location spotted from space | Space photo of the day for Sept. 10, 2026
This new satellite image shows Vasquez Rocks in southern California, where Captain Kirk once faced off against the Gorn.
On this day in space! Sept. 9, 1982: The 1st private rocket, called Conestoga 1, launches from a Texas cattle ranch
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Indonesian volcanic eruption spotted from space | Space photo of the day for Sept. 9, 2026
The Anak Krakatau volcano began erupting on Sept.
US military practices orbital dogfighting in 1st-ever 'live fly' exercise in space
United States Space Command just held its first-ever "Apollo Maneuvers" exercise, which saw spacecraft maneuvering through simulated contested environments.
International Space Station astronaut gives out of this world tribute to honor Star Trek’s 60th anniversary
Celebrations of Star Trek's 60th anniversary made it all the way to the final frontier.
This 'impossible' black hole merger may be explained by a warp in spacetime
A "forbidden" merger between two massive black holes may not have been quite as impossible as previously thought.
No cities on the moon — there isn't enough water, scientists say (op-ed)
The discovery of water at the poles of the moon has inspired speculation about whether we can build there – cities, industrial neighborhoods, places where people work and live.
NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions
NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months.
Help Refine Data from Space Telescopes with Artifact InSPECtor
How do scientists studying space with data from a telescope hundreds of thousands of miles away know that what they are seeing is real?
Tesla Teases an October 1 Roadster Reveal Featuring a Hovering Car Powered by SpaceX Thrusters
Summary Tesla dropped a teaser image and a webpage countdown announcing an October 1 reveal event for the new Tesla RoadsterThe planned demonstration will feature a remote-controlled, driverless hover using SpaceX-developed cold gas thrustersThe spectacle arrives as Elon Musk att
A New NASA Design Turbocharges Nuclear Spacecraft
Summary NASA and industry engineers propose a synchronal bimodal nuclear rocket (S‑BNR) to dramatically cut transit times to destinations around the solar system, such as Mars, by combining nuclear thermal and electric propulsion.
US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time
The US Space Force on Monday confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space.
Trump is proposing a US Space Academy — if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military (op-ed)
This article was originally published at The Conversation .
On this day in space! Sept. 12, 1992: NASA astronaut Mae Jemison makes history as the 1st Black woman in space
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SpaceX launches 3 telecom satellites to orbit on 700th Falcon mission of all time (video)
SpaceX lofted three telecom satellites to orbit today (Sept.
Cygnus the swan lifts up the International Space Station | Space photo of the day for Sept. 14, 2026
The engines fire on Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft to lift up the International Space Station's orbit.
On this day in space! Sept. 14, 1966: NASA's Gemini 11 astronauts set altitude record for Earth orbit that went unbroken for 58 years
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Montana Built a $107 Million Museum. Its Smallest Room Says a Lot About the Thought That Went Into Designing the Space
The Montana Heritage Center in Helena has a smudge room. It is open to the public and teaches non-Native visitors why a room dedicated to the burning of cleansing materials, a practice of many Indigenous cultures, is needed
SpaceXAI data centre may have led to Mississippi air pollution spike
Elon Musk firm’s Colossus 2 data centre – the largest in the US – has been spewing out nitrogen oxide emissions from trailer-mounted gas turbines, an analysis suggests
Jim Cramer Suggests Waiting for a Lower Entry on Howmet Aerospace (HWM)
Dear SpaceX Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for September 21
SpaceX Says a Mystery AI Customer Adds $1.11 Billion a Month. Google Shows How Fast Compute Is Growing
Europe can’t achieve space sovereignty alone. Here’s why
Paris’ International Space Summit was an opportunity to understand what and who Europe needs to reliably sustain its launch ambitions and become a world-class leader in Space.
NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy
NASA has released a document that provides some initial details about the proposed United States Space Academy, and it's clear that the space agency wants to move quickly in establishing the institution.
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Faces New Competitive Pressure after GE’s $11.75 Billion CPP Deal
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will use gravity as a magnifying glass to find distant planets
Massive objects bend light around them, a quirk that opens up unique opportunities for astronomical surveys.
Space startups raise big money in funding blitz as Europe aims to challenge U.S. dominance
European space startups are attracting fresh funding as the region seeks to build its capabilities and narrow a its gap with the U.S.
Cataract surgery will be needed in space, surgeon predicts
An eye surgeon with a passion for space since childhood predicts that as astronauts start to make journeys to the moon and Mars in the near future, eye surgery in space will eventually become a necessity.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX)’s $100 Billion Starbase Bet Could Transform Its Growth Outlook
GE Aerospace (GE)’s $12 Billion CPP Acquisition Puts Its Growth Strategy to the Test
NASA Answers President’s Call to Establish United States Space Academy
Less than two weeks after an Executive Order was signed to create the first United States Space Academy, NASA-led work is in full swing to make the academy a reality and shape the future of America’s aerospace workforce and leadership.
A ‘zero gravity, zero taxes’ strategy to replace the International Space Station
Congress could revive the zero gravity, zero taxes legislation in the current era, pass it and send it to the president to sign into law.
On this day in space! Sept. 11, 1985: The International Cometary Explorer makes 1st comet flyby in history for NASA and Europe
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2 private spacecraft zoom within 650 feet of each other to showcase 'advanced capabilities' in orbit (photos)
A pair of private spacecraft just showed off some impressive maneuverability high above Earth.
25 years ago, a NASA astronaut witnessed the tragic 9/11 attacks from space. Here's what he saw.
Frank Culbertson had a birds-eye view of one of the most memorable and tragic events in American history.
Senegal: Building a home-grown space industry
Africa’s space ambitions are gathering pace, and Senegal is determined not just to put satellites into orbit, but to build them at home.
Cathie Wood Just Bet $45 Million on This Beaten-Down Space Stock. Wall Street Sees 70% Upside.
Predicting the Value of a $10,000 Bet on SpaceX by 2030
Jim Cramer Explains Why SpaceX (SPCX) Is His New Fantasy Flex Player
LINK spacecraft gets close to NASA's Swift Observatory, but not close enough to save it
LINK, the satellite sent to boost the orbit of NASA's Swift Observatory, may have had to give up on its mission, but LINK's manufacturer and operator Katalyst Space hasn't completely abandoned the spacecraft to its cosmic demise.
On this day in space! Sept. 10, 2011: NASA launches GRAIL probes to the moon to map lumpy lunar gravity
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He’s lost hundreds of thousands in stocks like SpaceX and Beyond Meat — and he’s not stopping. Is the ‘high’ worth it?
Here’s What Fuels Park Aerospace (PKE) Earnings Power
NASA's newly launched Roman Space Telescope will 'directly' image exoplanets. But what does that mean?
A brand new observatory began its tenure on Aug.
NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace
The incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.
U.S. policies under Trump accelerate Europe’s push for space self-reliance
Europe's moves potentially herald a restructuring of the global space order, with changes that may be difficult to unwind after Trump leaves office.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck790xg41ygro Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49707473 Points: 43 # Comments: 17
Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust claims against Apple
Elon Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI just moved to dismiss their lawsuit against Apple
A lawsuit from last year accused the iPhone-maker of suppressing apps like Grok on the App Store.
US confirms it has weapons in space
The US Space Force justified the weapons deployment by citing its two biggest geopolitical rivals — Russia and China. Beijing responded by urging Washington to "stop preparing for war" in outer space.
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
X and SpaceXAI move to drop Apple from antitrust lawsuit, keep claims against OpenAI
X and SpaceXAI today filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss their claims against Apple in the antitrust lawsuit they brought against the company and OpenAI. Here are the details. more…
Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The companies had accused Apple of favouring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over rival AI chatbots.
Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple
X Corp and SpaceXAI said they resolved a lawsuit against Apple accusing the company of violating antitrust practices by integrating ChatGPT into its devices.
Suppliers asked to install sensors in enclosed spaces with gas piping
The moves comes in the wake of a deadly explosion at a shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture following an earthquake in July.
Analysis-Defense, space firms turn to SPACs as investor appetite soars
How AI is opening up spectrum space on crowded airwaves
Every time you make a phone call, stream a video, or connect to Wi-Fi, your device is sending and receiving invisible signals through the air.
One Nation unveils 'breathing space' plan for net-negative migration
TailTalk: A modern async user space AppleTalk stack with Rust and Tokio
Article URL: https://github.com/FeralFirmware/TailTalk/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49678423 Points: 47 # Comments: 12
Space Entrepreneur Wants To Prove There Are Aliens By Sending A Probe On An 80,000-Year Voyage To Alpha Centauri Because AI Said That Would Work
Fuel would be an issue on such a long journey, so the AI-theorized probe would need a solar-electric power system and head for our sun first.
Restore India’s diplomatic stature, space: Congress to Modi government
Congress said India must demonstrate that it remains a credible and constructive partner, even in times of crisis, by taking special measures to address concerns of perceived endorsement of attacks on BRICS member Iran
Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment
All of a sudden, French entrepreneur Hèlene Huby is seemingly everywhere.
Europe needs to compete in spaceflight, says France's Macron
The French president called for setting goals like European cargo missions, lunar landings, and crewed spaceflight while urging the bloc to reduce its reliance on US and Russia.
NASA’s Cargo-Moving Robotic Arm Named 300th IEEE Milestone
In the 1960s NASA began developing a system of reusable space shuttles to make its work more efficient and to reduce costs.
Don't miss Venus shine beside the crescent moon at sunset tonight
Look west at sunset on Sept.
Is there a hidden 'Planet 9' in our solar system?
For more than a century, astronomers have been captivated by the idea that an undiscovered planet could be lurking in the furthest reaches of our solar system.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS likely formed where its star's light couldn't touch it
It has now been just over a year since the comet 3I/ATLAS first captured the world's attention as the third known object to fly through our solar system from beyond.
The US government is 'sincere in its efforts to understand UAP', new White House council chair says
Whatever they are and from where, UFOs, now known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena or UAP, are the subject of serious scrutiny at the highest levels of the U.S.
The warmest summer on record: 2026 hit a scorching new high in the US
If this summer felt hotter than usual, you're not alone.
A star is exploding 45 million light-years away — here's how you can see it
An extraordinary exploding star has been spotted in a distant galaxy, and astrophotographers are racing to capture it before it fades from view.
I've chased the 'false dawn' for years — this is the week to find and photograph it
Some stargazing feels like you know exactly what you are looking for, but you're still slightly unsure whether you are actually seeing it.
Perseid meteors meet mesmerizing star trails over Egypt's Western Desert
Astrophotographer Osama Fathi created this incredible view of Perseid meteors streaking through circling star trails above Egypt's Western Desert on Aug.