January 18, 2026

NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission Kennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 17, 2026 NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. ... more

GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2026 GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin have completed a series of engine tests that demonstrate the viability of a liquid fueled rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missile applications. The work ma ... more

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JWST red dots reveal rapidly growing early black holes Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 15, 2026 Since the James Webb Space Telescope began science operations in December 2021 some 1.5 million kilometres from Earth, astronomers have been puzzled by compact, intensely red sources scattered throu ... more

Explore the World with These Travel Tips Paris, France (SPX) Jan 18, 2026 Travelling can feel like an out-of-body and out-of-this-world experience. There are amazing opportunities to explore the world around you and learn about things you never thought possible. ... more

Spaceflight study links astronaut biology to reversible shifts in epigenetic age Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 When the four member crew of Axiom 2 launched on a 10 day mission in May 2023, their time in orbit carried a dense manifest of biomedical experiments aimed at probing human physiology under spacefli ... more

Slow orbital wobble patterns drive ancient greenhouse climate swings Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 When audiences watched the film The Day After Tomorrow, they saw an exaggerated Hollywood depiction of abrupt climate disruption, but the underlying concept that Earth's climate can shift rapidly ha ... more

Frozen hydrogen cyanide crystals may have helped spark early chemistry for life Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2026 Hydrogen cyanide is highly poisonous to humans, yet new work suggests it could have played a constructive role in the emergence of life on early Earth and in other cold environments in the solar sys ... more

ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation Washington, United States (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, NASA footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history. ... more

NASA reports record heat but omits reference to climate change Washington, United States (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 Don't say the c-word. ... more ThinkOrbital raises seed funding to advance orbital defense and construction systems Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 ThinkOrbital Inc has closed a Seed Round led by TFX Capital to accelerate development of its defense-driven space capabilities, on-orbit servicing solutions, and in-space construction technologies. ... more NASA Back for Seconds with New Food System Design Challenge Washington DC (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 NASA is getting ready to send four astronauts around the Moon with Artemis II, laying the foundation for sustainable missions to the lunar surface and paving the way for human exploration on Mars. A ... more Early universe dark matter born red hot before cooling Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Universite Paris-Saclay report that dark matter in the early universe may have started out moving at nearly the speed of light, challenging ... more The decentralized future of space transactions Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 18, 2026 As we push further into space, handling payments and ownership won't work the same way it does on Earth. Distance, trust, and the need for independence make our old financial systems a poor fit for lunar settlements or Mars outposts.As we push further into space, handling payments and ownership won't work the same way it does on Earth. Distance, trust, and the need for independence make our old financial systems a poor fit for lunar settlements or Mars outposts. ... more Why Space Theme Slots Are Popular with Canadian Casino Players Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 18, 2026 Old-school fruity reels have their own appeal, sure, but they get stale really fast. Slot developers know this, and that's why so many providers in recent years have been really putting their backs into coming up with all kinds of different themes. ... more Multiple spacecraft track evolving solar storm to improve space weather forecasts Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 At times the sun ejects massive clouds of energetic material into space, and these events can disturb satellites, threaten astronauts and even affect power grids on the ground. Researchers are worki ... more Space station study reveals unusual virus bacteria dynamics in microgravity Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 In near weightless conditions aboard the International Space Station, viruses that infect bacteria continue to attack their hosts but follow an altered evolutionary trajectory compared to the same s ... more Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper Washington DC (SPX) Jan 10, 2026 After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit. A ... more Planet secures multi year satellite contract with Swedish Armed Forces Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 Planet Labs PBC has signed a multi year, low nine figure agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces to deliver a suite of satellites, space based data and awareness solutions in support of Sweden's pea ... more