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Launches & Missions
Next ISS Crew Arrives in Florida Ahead of Launch
The upcoming International Space Station crew has reached Florida to finalize preparations for their mission.
SpaceX
Flight 14 Nears as Near-Term Manifest Outlines Starship’s Next Steps
The upcoming Flight 14 is slated to be Starship’s first intended orbital mission, while a near-term manifest already sketches the program’s forthcoming milestones.
Astronomy & Universe
Astronomers Discover a Retrograde Sub-Neptune Around a Red Dwarf
An exoplanet orbits its red dwarf host star in the opposite direction to the star’s spin – the first such finding for this type of star.
Technology & Innovation
2026‑2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge Focuses on New Energy Systems for Flight
The 2026/2027 DWU challenge invites middle school students to design innovative energy systems for aircraft.
Astronomy & Universe
Webb detects ammonia and unexpected chill on a distant giant planet
The James Webb Space Telescope has found water, methane and ammonia in the atmosphere of HATS-6 b, revealing the planet to be significantly cooler than predicted.
Satellites & Communication
Three Earth Explorer Candidates Move Forward
According to the source, three Earth Explorer candidates have been selected to proceed to the next stage.
Satellites & Communication
IRIDE Satellites Capture New Image of the Venetian Lagoon
On May 17, 2026, the IRIDE satellite constellation acquired a high‑resolution image of the Venetian Lagoon in northern Italy.
SpaceX
SpaceX Completes Rehearsal for Starship Flight 14 Ahead of Planned Orbital Flight
The rehearsal for Starship Flight 14 has finished, clearing the way for the scheduled orbital flight on Monday.
Astronomy & Universe
Omega Centauri Featured in APOD on September 25, 2026
The Astronomy Picture of the Day showcased a detailed view of the Milky Way’s most massive globular cluster.
Mars & Moon
Perseverance Reveals How Complex Water Systems Shaped Jezero Crater on Early Mars
A recent study shows that Jezero Crater’s enigmatic Margin Unit was formed by ancient lakes, groundwater and hydrothermal fluids.
SpaceX
NASA to Conduct Biomedical Research During SpaceX Crew-13 Mission
During the Crew-13 mission to the ISS, astronauts will participate in studies on blood flow, clotting and other health-related topics.