Blue Origin's New Glenn mega-rocket exploded catastrophically during a static fire test in Florida, marking the company's worst failure and one of the largest rocket explosions in U.S. history. The incident is expected to cause an extended pause in the program, impacting future launches for Amazon and NASA.
NASA is launching three critical missions this year as the initial phase of its ambitious plan to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, targeting a crewed landing at the South Pole by 2028. These missions are the first of many designed to explore vital resources and lay the groundwork for future lunar habitation.
Astronomers have observed a Sun-sized star believed to have been violently ejected from the heart of the Milky Way by its supermassive black hole. These 'rogue stars' offer a unique opportunity to probe the chemistry of the regions where they originated.
SpaceX has successfully launched its most advanced Starship to date on a critical test flight, a pivotal step as NASA relies on the colossal rocket to return astronauts to the lunar surface. This upgraded iteration represents a significant leap forward in the development of the fully reusable spacecraft.
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have partnered for the Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety (Ramses) to observe the near-Earth asteroid Apophis during its close flyby in 2029. This mission aims to study the asteroid's changes under Earth's gravitational influence, enhancing planetary defense efforts.
Using the cutting-edge James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers has made significant strides in understanding the surface composition of the rocky exoplanet LHS 3844 b. This research provides crucial insights into the diverse nature of planets beyond our solar system.
