To say NASA has been undergoing some massive administrative changes lately is a huge understatement. One of the more concerning ones, according to a new paper at the 57th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference by Ari Koeppel and Casey Dreier of the Planetary Society, is the trend towards the Silicon Valley mindset of “move fast and break things” - which they argue doesn’t work very well when it comes to producing valuable science.
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What Were the Flashes That Artemis 2 Astronauts Saw?
The crew of Artemis 2 reported six flashes of light while passing behind the Moon. We've seen those kinds of flashes before.
3D dark energy map is mind-blowing | Space photo of the day for April 16, 2026
Every single tiny point on the map is a galaxy.
Blue Origin hot fires its first previously flown booster, prepares for weekend launch
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket roars to life during a roughly 20-second static fire test of its seven BE-4 engines. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket roared to life in a critical pre-launch demonstration of its main engines Thursday, less than an hour after the Sun crested over the horizon in Florida.
How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good
Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.
Max Space unveils new expandable space habitat for the moon and beyond: 'We need real estate that is scalable'
"They are truly ready for long duration space flights and lunar habitation."
Three ESA-built satellites on show in France
Three Earth observation satellites, developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) with European partners, and due to launch later this year, have completed their functional and environmental tests and are ready to travel to the European spaceport in French Guiana. But first, journalists were invited to have one last look.
A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2
As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.
What Happens When Light Goes Boom? Part 1: The Scientist Who Stared at a Glow
I want you to imagine a scene. It's the red carpet. It's the night of the Oscars, or the Emmys, or the participation trophy ceremony for your kid's soccer team. That's not the essential part of the metaphor. What matters is who is there: Brad Bradington's adoring fans, curious onlookers, and of course the paparazzi, ready to take their shot.
Exploring Exoplanets
Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars outside of our own Solar System. The discovery and study of these distant worlds have revolutionized our understanding of planetary formation and the potential for life beyond Earth.
Where's the Dividing Line Between A Star and A Planet? Ask the JWST.
Some of the most scientifically important astronomical objects are the ones that push the boundaries of definitions. These objects can exist in the grey areas between competing definitions. They motivate astronomers to develop a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of Nature. One of these important dividing lines places planets on one side and stars on the other.
JWST Sees Smoking Gun for Black Hole Mergers in the Virgo Cluster
A pair of dwarf galaxies in the giant Virgo Cluster show what can happen when these stellar cities interact. Scientists at the University of Michigan focused the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) onto the galaxies NGC 4486B and UCD736 and found each of them sporting "overmassive" black holes at or near their hearts. Those supermassive black holes comprise a large fraction of each galaxy's mass.
Blue Origin one step closer to launching New Glenn from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket stands in the launch position at Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of prelaunch testing for the NG-3 mission. Image: Blue Origin
Days ahead of the planned third launch of a New Glenn rocket, Blue Origin was tapped by the U.S. Space Force to proceed towards developing its first launch site in California.
SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)
SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.
How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the giant exoplanet 29 Cygni b — work that could clarify the line between planets and stars.
The World Welcomes the Crew of Artemis II Home!
On Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:07 p.m. PDT (02:07 p.m. EDT), the first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than fifty years made it back to Earth when their Orion capsule (Integrity) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. In addition to being a historic accomplishment and a major step towards returning astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era, the Artemis II flight set a new record for distance traveled by a crewed spacecraft.
Space combat was 'critical to mission success' in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says
The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force.
The 7 best sci-fi movie soundtracks of all time
From "The Matrix" to "Tron: Legacy," these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados.
See the Moon Hide Regulus, the Stellar Heart of the Lion
Watch Regulus disappear and reappear before your eyes during its last North American occultation in the current cycle.
NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026
Two NASA astronauts had some fun during the ISS' capture of a robotic cargo spacecraft on April 13, pretending to hold onto it from into the station.
Planetary Exploration With Four-Legged Rovers Carrying Only Two Instruments
Mars rovers have spearheaded the exploration of the planet over the last 20 years. MSL Curiosity and Perseverance are awe-inspiring machines, and Spirit and Opportunity were similarly impressive. Collectively, they've greatly improved our understanding of Mars and its ancient climate and shed light on its potential ancient habitability.
