Science & Research
BepiColombo Starts Final Descent to Mercury
The spacecraft has separated from its propulsion module and is now preparing for orbital insertion around Mercury.
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Astronomy & Universe
Ghostly Light Pyramid Appears Before Dawn – How to See It
In the early morning hours a faint, triangular glow can appear in the sky – the zodiacal light. We explain when and where it is best seen.
Science & Research
MTM provides selfie footage of BepiColombo’s eight‑year journey
A new video compiles monitoring‑camera images to show the ESA/JAXA spacecraft’s cruise through the inner Solar System and upcoming maneuvers at Mercury.
Mars & Moon
China Prepares Tianwen-3 Mars Sample-Return Mission for 2028 Launch
The country is advancing the Tianwen-3 mission, which aims to launch in 2028 and return Martian material to Earth by 2031.
Astronomy & Universe
Some black holes grow faster than their host galaxies
Recent observations reveal that certain supermassive black holes accrete mass at rates that outpace star formation in their galaxies.
Science & Research
First Laser Ranging Experiment Conducted on an Asteroid
On July 5, 2026, JAXA performed the first successful laser ranging experiment during a flyby of an asteroid.
Astronomy & Universe
New mission could rendezvous with Halley’s Comet in 2061
Researchers propose a plan that would allow a spacecraft to meet the famous comet for the first time.
Astronomy & Universe
Venus May Have Consumed Its Own Moon
New modeling suggests that Earth’s twin planet Venus once had a natural satellite that later merged with its interior.
Astronomy & Universe
Icy Exocomets Around a Young Star Offer Clues to Earth’s Water Origin
Astronomers have detected icy exocomets orbiting the young star PDS 70, suggesting they may be delivering water to the system’s inner regions.
Science & Research
Genesis Spacecraft Crashes in Utah Desert in 2004
On September 8, 2004, NASA’s Genesis mission impacted the ground after its parachutes failed to deploy.
Satellites & Communication
The Vela Incident: Did an American Satellite Record a Secret Nuclear Test in 1979?
In 1979 a US satellite detected an unusual flash off the coast of South Africa, sparking speculation about a possible covert atmospheric nuclear test.
Launches & Missions
Launch Preview: Soyuz, CZ-8A, and Falcon 9 Set for Global Launches
Five orbital launches are expected this week using a mix of launch vehicles.