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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.
NASA Astronauts Complete Voting in Space During ISS Mission
NASA astronauts Anil Menon, Luke Delaney, and Jessica Watkins completed voting in space from the International Space Station during the 2026 midterm elections.
NASA Skywatching Tips Guide November 2026 Observers
NASA skywatching tips for November 2026 outline two meteor showers, a close morning conjunction of Mars and Jupiter, a Voyager 1 milestone, and a full supermoon.
NASA Swift Observatory Reentry Looms as Spacecraft Sinks
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is set to reenter Earth's atmosphere this week after an orbital boost mission failed, ending a 22-year astronomical mission.
Satellites Track Atmospheric Fireballs for Planetary Defense
Civilian weather satellites and dense ground sensor networks are teaming up with military early-warning systems to track atmospheric fireballs, offering vital trajectory and energy data for planetary defense.
Google AI Satellite Sends First Haiku from Earth Orbit
Google confirmed its Project Suncatcher prototype satellite ran the open Gemma 4 model on an onboard TPU, downlinking a space haiku during an orbital pass over Norway.
Van Allen Belts Radiation Shield Breached by Solar Storm
During the May 2024 solar superstorm, Japan's Arase satellite observed energetic electrons breaching the protective barrier of the Van Allen belts. Researchers found that depleted plasma allowed chorus waves to accelerate particles locally to megaelectronvolt speeds.
ESA Tracks Planetary Clouds and Asteroid Images in October
European Space Agency missions logged major activity during October 2026, from Mars Express atmospheric data and Hera asteroid imaging to Sophie Adenot's return.
Google Receives First Project Suncatcher AI Response from Orbit
Google received its first orbital response from the Project Suncatcher prototype satellite, testing data center TPUs and the Gemma 4 model in space.
GRB 260310A Afterglow Outshone Host Galaxy from Off-Axis Jet
Multiwavelength observations of GRB 260310A show how an off-axis viewing angle hid a powerful two-component jet with record-setting afterglow brightness.
NASA Requests Commercial Ideas for Hubble Servicing Mission
NASA has issued a request for information to evaluate private proposals for boosting the Hubble Space Telescope to a higher orbit or conducting in-space servicing before atmospheric drag causes re-entry.