Seeing the old in a new light

Green stars may be possible, after all. In a new research paper, astronomers studying the light…

Preview the 2026 ARRL Online Auction

10/14/2026 The 21st annual ARRL Online Auction is open now through October 22. Browse more than 200 items…

Space is getting crowded. Here’s the latest satellite report

Earth orbit is getting more crowded, and the consequences could be serious. The European Space Agency’s…

Was this world born around a dead star?

Artist’s concept of the possible 2nd-generation planet around the white dwarf star HS 0209+0832. If confirmed, the discovery…

Earth from Space: West Antarctica

This image over part of West Antarctica was captured by Copernicus Sentinel-3 on 30 September 2026.…

Power Up: Roll Out Solar Arrays Boost Space Station Power Supply

From the International Space Station’s unique position 250 miles above Earth, the Sun is a vital…

Inside the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for control of outer space

The Atlantic writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine…

NASA to Conduct Low-Altitude Flights Over Texas Farmland

A NASA Dynamic Aviation A200 aircraft will conduct low-flying research flights over farmland near Transit, Texas,…

Rigorous Analysis Confirms NASA’s Artemis II Heat Shield Performance 

NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and brought them safely back to…

Chandra Finds Possible Origin of ‘Treble Clef’ Waves

Astronomers have used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to break down the cause of a remarkable formation…