AI assistant may help astronauts solve emergencies in space
Daphne-AT is a virtual assistant that uses a blend of logic and real-time spacecraft data to pinpoint issues, determine their cause, and offer astronauts solutions for informed decision-making.
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If we spent one second per galaxy, it would take 634 years to see all the galaxies Vera Rubin will capture in 10 years
The observatory is expected to document 20 billion galaxies over its ten-year lifespan, accounting for about one-tenth of the visible universe's estimated galactic population.
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Astronomers finally uncover how 'double hot Jupiters' form in distant star systems
'Double hot Jupiters' are extremely rare instances where two massive, scorching gas planets, similar to or larger than Jupiter, each orbit a star within a binary system.
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Mercury, Moon and Gemini twins aligned for rare viewing opportunity in June
On July 4, Mercury will reach its greatest elongation from the Sun, allowing it to ascend to its highest point above the west-northwest horizon.
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Post SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch, a glowing spiral stunned skywatchers — here's what caused it
Stargazers in Europe photographed the unexpected celestial display on the night of June 23.
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Telescopes in Chile make historic detection of earliest cosmic light — revealing the Universe's 'Cosmic Dawn'
New advancements enable ground-based telescopes to push cosmic observation boundaries.
Jun 18, 2025
European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission delivers first images of artificial solar eclipses
New images from the European Space Agency's innovative 'eclipse machine' debuted on June 16, are causing scientists to rethink the actual rarity of total solar eclipses.
Jun 17, 2025
NASA astronauts share stunning video of Northern Lights dancing over Earth from the space station
This stunning phenomenon was captured by Col Anne McClain from the Cupola, while she was aboard the SpaceX Dragon, docked at the ISS.
Jun 15, 2025
SpaceX takes over rival’s old launch site in a power move to support near-daily flight goals
Space Launch Complex-37 (SLC-37), which hosted the final flight of ULA's Delta IV Heavy rocket just over a year ago, is being demolished to be repurposed for SpaceX's Starship.
Jun 14, 2025
Trump-Musk feud prompts NASA and Pentagon to seek SpaceX alternatives
Elon Musk's threat to halt SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft flights particularly alarmed officials.
Jun 11, 2025
125 mph 'Flying Banana' mistaken for aurora by skywatchers as lasers light up sky
Initially, amateur astrophotographer Mary McIntyre considered the blue light she saw on May 1 might be a rare aurora, but its rapid movement quickly led her to dismiss that idea.
Jun 10, 2025
EU Space Act nears a monumental launch, aiming to unify rules governing space operations
The European space industry will be strengthened under a legislative effort by this draft law, which can help regulate space services.
Jun 9, 2025
Elon Musk announced plans to decommission SpaceX's Dragon amid Trump fued — then he 'cooled off'
Musk's decision for the drastic measure was in retaliation to President Trump's public statements to revoke government contracts from his businesses.
Jun 6, 2025
President Trump blasts Elon Musk as 'crazy' — threatens to terminate SpaceX subsidies and contracts
During a dispute over a major tax bill, President Donald Trump revealed he wanted to cut down on Musk's funding.
Jun 6, 2025
$1.2 billion deal puts BAE Systems at the center of U.S. plans for new space-based missile-tracking satellites
The new satellites are essential for the Resilient Missile Warning Tracking Epoch 2 program.
Jun 5, 2025
Starbase granted authority to close Boca Chica Beach for SpaceX launches amid public access concerns
Texas lawmakers passed a bill giving the new city of Starbase the power to periodically close Boca Chica Beach, overriding objections from local activists.
Jun 5, 2025
SpaceX aims to shatter records with 170 orbital launches in 2025, nearly one every other day
SpaceX is aiming for an aggressive 170 launches this year, significantly surpassing their previous record of 134 orbital liftoffs, set just last year.
Jun 5, 2025
Elon Musk says SpaceX revenue will reach $15.5 billion and exceed 'the entire budget of NASA' in 2025
Elon Musk announced SpaceX is projected to earn roughly $15.5 billion this year, solidifying its commercial space dominance.
Jun 4, 2025
Pentagon raises concerns over ULA’s rocket delays, calls performance ‘unsatisfactory’
Major General Stephen G. Purdy delivered scathing written testimony to a US House subcommittee, harshly criticizing United Launch Alliance (ULA) for its long-delayed Vulcan rocket program.
Jun 4, 2025
U.S. Space Force awards Raytheon a $379 million contract extension for its GPS ground control system
The extension aims to tackle the complexities of the software system that faced setbacks during an upgrade.
Jun 3, 2025