Space Industry & Business
Ethereal Space Awarded NOAA SBEM Task Order 1
In September 2026, Ethereal Space received Task Order 1 under NOAA’s ProTech 2.0 Space-Based Environmental Monitoring program.
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Science & Research
Early Earth's Chemistry Stabilized Billions of Years Ago
New research suggests that environmental conditions on the young Earth became stable enough around 4.33 billion years ago to support the chemistry thought necessary for life's emergence.
Astronomy & Universe
SKA May Detect Magnetic Fields on Distant Exoplanets
The Square Kilometre Array could soon be able to detect magnetic fields on planets outside our solar system.
Science & Research
First Diagnostic X‑Ray Images Taken in Space
Researchers have captured the first diagnostic X‑ray images during a commercial spaceflight, proving that X‑ray medicine can be performed in orbit.
Astronomy & Universe
Largest dataset of its kind could clarify how massive stars shaped early galaxies
A new Hubble‑led survey provides detailed stellar data from the universe’s first galaxies.
Science & Research
Study Reveals Thousands of Previously Unknown Organic Compounds in Meteorites
A recent analysis has identified tens of thousands of new organic molecules in two well-known meteorites.
Science & Research
Call to Boost European Space Exploration
A new call establishes a shared vision for strengthening Europe's role in human and robotic space exploration and points the way toward the upcoming ministerial meeting in Rome.
Satellites & Communication
Student teams test free‑flying light sails with ChipSats from CubeSats
Cornell students have deployed light sails from CubeSats that accelerate via photon momentum and are controlled by gram‑scale ChipSats.
Space Industry & Business
NASA Launches State Hubs for Skilled Technical Workforce
The agency kicked off its nationwide effort to prepare the next generation of space professionals.
Mars & Moon
Early Mars rocks reveal at least three separate water episodes
Evidence from Jezero Crater points to multiple phases of liquid water in the planet's past.
Science & Research
NASA Astronaut Joins Ravens‑Saints Game
Reid Wiseman attended the NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New Orleans Saints and took a selfie with fans.
SpaceX
Super Heavy Booster at Pad Ahead of First Orbital Starship Launch
SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster has arrived at the launch pad in Starbase, Texas, preparing for the inaugural orbital Starship flight, contingent on FAA approval expected around late September.