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Explore the depths of the universe in the Space category! You can find the most up-to-date content on astronomy, cosmology and space exploration here. Learn from articles that delve into the fascinating mysteries of space, from galaxies to black holes, from star formation to planetary discovery.
Earth Gravity Traps Asteroid 2026 QQ8 in Temporary Orbit
Earth has captured asteroid 2026 QQ8 into a temporary looping orbit. Discovered by Hungarian astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky, the meter-sized rock will remain bound to Earth through December before returning to an orbit around the Sun.
Blue Origin Details New Glenn Delay to January 2027
Blue Origin has delayed its next New Glenn rocket launch to January 2027 following pad repairs and weather setbacks in Florida.
Phobos and Deimos: Origins and Future of the Moons of Mars
Mars hosts two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, whose disputed origins range from captured asteroids to ancient collision debris spiraling along contrasting orbital paths.
Hubble Studies of Messier 30 Trace Ancient Galactic History
Hubble Space Telescope observations of globular cluster Messier 30 reveal clues about galactic history and how the Milky Way captured ancient star systems.
LEO Vs GEO Satellites: Key Differences in Orbit and Latency
A detailed comparison of low Earth orbit and geostationary satellites, examining altitude, signal latency, ground coverage, collision hazards, and network costs.
NASA Reveals X-70 Fractal to Advance Flight Control Research
NASA has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a crewed modular experimental aircraft designed to test reconfigurable flight controls and carry up to 2,000 pounds of research payloads.
SpaceX and Qualcomm Partner on Starlink Mobile 5G Network
SpaceX and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year agreement to deploy Dragonwing cellular base stations for a planned 2027 Starlink Mobile network launch.
NASA Selects Three Commercial Teams for Ka-Band Space Relays
NASA selected Astranis Space Technologies, Global Enterprise Solutions, and Viasat to develop Ka-band satellite relay capabilities with options up to $1.0656 billion.
NASA Space Grant Students Present Flight Research on Campus
NASA Space Grant students across four state universities presented balloon payloads, small satellites, and lunar exploration projects to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
Taurid Meteor Shower Lights Autumn Skies with Bright Fireballs
Earth crosses debris from Comet Encke this week, fueling peaks for the Southern and Northern Taurids with chances to spot rare, brilliant fireballs.