Astronomers say they have finally figured out the mysterious “little red dots,” first spotted in 2022 in images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The objects puzzled researchers because their ...

The universe has never felt more talkative, yet more secretive. As 2026 unfolds, astronomers are armed with powerful telescopes, smarter algorithms, and deeper questions. New missions, powerful ...

A recently issued Executive Order revises how the government implements Space Policy Directive-3, removing the longstanding expectation that basic space situational awareness (SSA) services, including ...

Space-powered cooling may represent the future of energy. Current cooling systems rely on fossil fuels and release greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming. Air conditioning usage is expected ...

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An artist's concept shows the twin TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) in orbit. Their mission will help scientists learn about the connection between the ...

To get started, all you need is a standard A4 sheet of paper and the folding skills of a 4-year-old. Reading time 3 minutes Building a spacecraft could one day be as simple as folding a piece of paper ...

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"In 2024, we saw a 17% year-over-year spike in the average number of close approaches in low Earth orbit per satellite." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Space might hold the key to solving one of the most persistent human health challenges - ailments like knee problems that nowadays plague even the Millennials. At the Abu Dhabi Space Debate, on ...

The growth of the commercial space industry — and the waste it produces — may paradoxically hinder the viability of space as a new frontier for sustainability. In the last two decades, more than 130 ...