Space &amp; Exploration

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June 2, 2025

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Space and exploration push the boundaries of human knowledge, uncovering the mysteries of the universe. From NASA and SpaceX missions to black holes, exoplanets, and the search for extraterrestrial life, space science drives innovation and fuels curiosity. Explore the latest in space travel, rocket technology, planetary discoveries, and cosmic phenomena such as dark matter and supernovae. Stay updated on new space missions, advancements in astrophysics, and the future of interstellar exploration, including Mars colonization and deep-space telescopes.

SpaceX’s Starship Launch Shows Progress Despite Midair Breakup - AP Photo/Eric Gay

SpaceX Launches Starship Again but Rocket Loses Control and Breaks Apart

May 28, 2025

SpaceX Launches Starship Again After Explosions — But Rocket Tumbling Ends Mission Early SpaceX fired up its massive Starship rocket...

Countdown Begins for Japanese Lunar Lander's June Touchdown - ispace via AP, File

Japan’s Resilience Lunar Lander Enters Orbit Ahead of June Landing

May 7, 2025

Private Japanese Lunar Lander Enters Orbit Ahead of June Touchdown A significant milestone has been reached for Japan’s private lunar...

Texas Town Votes to Create Starbase, SpaceX’s New Home Base - AP Photo/Valerie Gonzalez

SpaceX Launch Site in Texas Now Recognized as Starbase City

May 4, 2025

Elon Musk Gets His City: SpaceX’s Starbase Officially Approved in South Texas McALLEN, Texas — Elon Musk’s vision for a...

Amazon Sends 27 Satellites Into Orbit for Global Internet Coverage - John Raoux/AP Photo

Satellite Communications

Amazon Launches Its First Internet Satellites to Compete with Starlink

April 29, 2025

Amazon Enters the Space Race: First Batch of Internet Satellites Launched to Rival SpaceX’s Starlink Cape Canaveral, Fla. — Amazon...

Views from Space: Astronaut Don Pettit’s Best Photos Yet - Don Pettit/NASA via CNN

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Stunning Space Photos

April 23, 2025

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Returns to Earth, Shares Stunning Views from Space After spending seven awe-inspiring months aboard the International...

Northern Lights Could Light Up the Sky Tonight—What to Know - AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File

Northern Lights May Be Visible in More U.S. States Tonight

April 16, 2025

Colorful Northern Lights May Dazzle More U.S. States Tonight—Here’s What You Need to Know A powerful solar storm is heading...

Nuclear Fusion in Space: The Next Step in Reaching Mars - image credit Pulsar Fusion via CNN

Nuclear Fusion Rockets Could Halve Travel Time to Mars

April 4, 2025

New Rocket Concept Uses Nuclear Fusion for Speedy Mars Missions Here's a rewritten and restructured version of the article with...

The Mystery of Dark Energy: Could It Be Changing? - KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/B. Tafresh via CNN

Is Dark Energy Evolving? New Findings Could Rewrite Cosmic Theory

April 2, 2025

New Data Suggests Dark Energy May Be Evolving: A Game-Changer for Understanding the Universe Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery...

The Spring Equinox: A Time of Equal Day and NightNOAA via AP News

Spring Equinox 2025: What It Means and Why It Matters

March 20, 2025

The Spring Equinox is Here: What It Means and Why It Matters Spring has officially arrived—at least according to the...

SpaceX Rescues NASA Crew Stuck in Space for Over 9 Months - Joel Kowsky/NASA via AP, File

NASA Astronauts Return Home After 9 Months Stranded in Space