Space

A piece of space history, specifically a four-tonne segment of a SpaceX rocket, has made an unscheduled and dramatic impact on the Moon. After an eighteen-month journey through the vacuum of space, this hefty second stage of the rocket finally met its lunar destination, crashing with considerable ... Read full article.

SpaceX has once again pushed the boundaries of space exploration with the successful launch of its Starship rocket from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. This marks the 13th test flight for the ambitious Starship program, a crucial step in the company's vision for interplanetary travel ... Read full article.

Scientists are buzzing with excitement over the discovery of a new planet that holds the most Earth-like conditions found to date, significantly boosting the quest for extraterrestrial life. This monumental find is being hailed as a crucial step in understanding whether we are alone in the ... Read full article.

The vast expanse of space is rapidly becoming the next frontier in a geopolitical competition dubbed the "New Cold War." At its heart lies a dynamic rivalry between the United States, propelled by innovators like SpaceX, and a rapidly advancing China, transforming from a space neophyte into a ... Read full article.

NASA is embarking on a high-stakes, $30 million mission to rescue its Swift Observatory, which is currently at risk of plummeting back to Earth. The telescope, vital for observing the universe since 2004, is facing an accelerated descent due to recent intense solar activity. This daring endeavor ... Read full article.

A massive fireball erupted at Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launch pad on Thursday night, resulting in the total destruction of a New Glenn rocket during a test firing. The 321-foot rocket was undergoing a brief engine ignition sequence when it detonated, sending shockwaves for miles and leaving the ... Read full article.

Space fans were met with shocking footage this morning as Blue Origin’s massive New Glenn rocket erupted into a giant fireball during a test in Florida. The incident occurred late last night at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, lighting up the night sky with towering flames and thick ... Read full article.

SpaceX is officially stepping into a new era, and the stakes couldn't be higher. As the company prepares for its massive initial public offering, aiming to raise a staggering $75 billion, all eyes are on how the aerospace giant is positioning itself for the future. This isn't just about rockets ... Read full article.

Google and SpaceX are in talks to put orbital data centers into space to power AI compute, a move that could redefine where the world runs its most demanding workloads. Advocates say orbit offers space and flexibility beyond crowded ground facilities, and proponents claim it could lower long-term ... Read full article.

Skyroot Aerospace has reached unicorn status, becoming India's first spacetech unicorn after securing a $60 million funding round co-led by Sherpalo Ventures and Singapore’s GIC. The round also saw participation from BlackRock funds, the founders of the Greenko Group, Arkam Ventures, Playbook ... Read full article.

In an exciting new view of life on Mars, NASA’s Curiosity Rover has provided a six-year time-lapse that shows its journey across the Martian surface. This sequence not only captures movement but also gives scientists valuable insights into how the planet changes over time. The images were taken ... Read full article.