The space industry is set to shine under the spotlight with the first-ever Global Space Awards happening in London. This event, hosted by the famous physicist Brian Greene, will take place on December 5, 2025, at the Natural History Museum. It's a big deal because it's the first time there's a global event to celebrate the amazing things happening in space. There ar...
The Starship Version 2 has completed its final test flight, wrapping up a nearly two-year journey with a successful 11th suborbital mission. This paves the way for the much-anticipated Version 3, which is set to debut in 2026. The new model will be taller, carry more fuel, and feature advanced docking adapters for in-orbit refueling. It's designed to carry payloads t...
Up in space, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui had a busy week. He shared some amazing photos from the International Space Station (ISS). The photos show the Milky Way and colorful auroras. Yui said the ISS was in a different position, so he got a unique view. Yui is also getting ready for a big delivery. Japan's new cargo ship, HTV-X, is set to launch soon. He promised...
The Sun has been quite active lately, sending out bursts of energy and particles known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These CMEs are expected to reach Earth tonight, potentially causing a geomagnetic storm. This storm could make the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, visible in 15 states across the U. S. , stretching farther south than usual. The National Ocean...
NASA is aiming to send astronauts back to the moon by 2027, but there are big questions about whether they can pull it off. The plan involves using SpaceX's massive Starship rocket, which is still in the early stages of development and has had several failed test flights. China is also working on a moon mission, and some experts think they might get there first. The...
October is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with not one but two meteor showers gracing the night sky. The Draconids and Orionids will make their appearances, offering a celestial spectacle for those who love to look up. Plus, a super harvest moon will add to the show, making this a great time to explore the cosmos. The Draconids meteor shower kicks off t...
Sweden's leader, Ulf Kristersson, recently spoke up about drones and the EU. He thinks the EU should make it easier for countries to buy drones. But he also believes each country should handle its own drone defenses, not the EU as a whole. This comes after a big meeting in Copenhagen. Leaders from different European countries got together. They talked about drones f...
In recent times, Russia has been pushing boundaries, testing NATO's defenses. The alliance, led by Mark Rutte, has been quick to react. They scrambled fighter jets when Russian planes entered Estonian airspace. This happened just after drones flew into Poland and Romania. NATO members gathered for urgent talks after Estonia called for help. They made it clear: they ...
Poland has sent a strong message to Russia: stay out of NATO airspace or face the consequences. This warning came after Russian military jets briefly entered Estonian airspace, which is protected by NATO. The Polish Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski, made it clear at a United Nations meeting that Russia should not expect sympathy if its aircraft are shot down after...
In early September 2025, Poland and its NATO allies took action against a group of Russian drones that entered Polish airspace. This event was significant because it was the first time a NATO member had directly engaged in the Russia-Ukraine conflict since it started in 2022. The drones, which numbered at least 19, caused quite a stir. Several airports in Poland, in...