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NASA's Twin Probes Mapped the Moon's Bumpy Gravity
In 2011, NASA launched two small spacecraft to measure the subtle variations in lunar gravity, revealing how ancient impacts shaped the moon's interior.
Asgardia marks ten years as a digital space nation
A decade after its founding, the digital nation claims over one million citizens and aims to model governance for future off-Earth settlements.
Mercury is shrinking faster than models predicted
New research suggests Mercury is shrinking 30% faster than previously calculated, with up to 14 miles of diameter lost over time. The team believes impact debris has obscured surface wrinkles, a theory that the upcoming BepiColombo spacecraft aims to verify once it orbits the planet later this year.
Mercury’s Hidden Shrinkage Revised
New research suggests the solar system’s smallest planet has lost significantly more volume than previously calculated, challenging our understanding of its internal structure.
NASA and IBM release open-source AI for lunar exploration
A new open-source tool helps scientists identify lunar ice and craters, marking a shift in how we study the Moon.
UK commits £7.8 billion to new space strategy
Britain unveils a major investment plan to expand satellite communications, defend orbital assets, and support scientific research through 2030.
Astronomers Confirm Twin Planets Around Distant Red Dwarf
A new study confirms two distinct worlds orbiting a red dwarf star 337 light-years away, including a potentially molten interior and a temperate outer companion.
Hanwha Debuts Satellite AI Tool at Polish Defense Show
Hanwha Systems has introduced a new AI platform that turns raw satellite data into actionable intelligence, marking its first overseas launch at a major European defense exhibition.
SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission
A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from California for a secretive mission, leaving observers with more questions than answers about the payload.
Fruit flies in space: From 1947 rockets to immunity studies
Before astronauts orbited Earth, tiny insects were the first living passengers sent into the void, opening a century-long path to understanding how space affects biology.
ISRO Sets New Standards for Private Space Partners
ISRO convened a national meeting to align private sector and academic partners on strict quality protocols for future scientific payloads.