The dream of making humans a multi-planetary species took a hit recently. A Starship rocket, part of SpaceX's ambitious project, met an explosive end during a test in Texas. This wasn't just any test. It was the 10th attempt, and it ended in a fiery spectacle. The incident happened late at night at
The fascination with unidentified flying objects and government conspiracies has been going on for decades. One former NASA official has decided to challenge the idea that aliens are visiting Earth. Joseph Gutheinz, a retired senior special agent from NASA’s Office of Inspector General, thinks it'
Jared Isaacman had a plan. He was close to becoming NASA's administrator. He had gone through months of checks, interviews, and a committee hearing. He was all set for a vote in the US Senate. Then, a phone call changed everything. The president's office wanted a different person for the job. This w
The latest budget proposal from the White House for NASA's 2026 fiscal year has sparked controversy. It suggests a major shift in the agency's focus, with significant cuts to space science and other programs. The goal? A dramatic pivot towards sending humans to Mars. However, this plan is already fa
Pluto is a small world far from the sun. It is a place that has surprised scientists many times. The latest surprise comes from the James Webb Space Telescope. This powerful tool has given scientists a new look at Pluto's sky. It turns out, Pluto's sky is not just a pretty blue haze. It plays a
Astronaut Jonny Kim recently shared his first time-lapse video from the International Space Station. It's a stunning display of Earth's beauty from above. The video features auroras, lightning storms, and city lights, all captured from space. Kim is a former U. S. Marine. He began his eight-month m
The sun is a star that is always changing. Every 11 years, it goes through a cycle of activity. This cycle includes times of calm and times of chaos. Right now, the sun is in the middle of its most chaotic phase. During this time, the sun's magnetic field flips. This means the north and south poles
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has delivered a stunning snapshot of the universe, packed with thousands of galaxies. This image is not just a pretty picture. It holds a treasure trove of information about the universe's history. The COSMOS-Web team, led by Dr. Ghassem Gozaliasl from the Unive
The federal government's budget outline for 2026 has NASA and space enthusiasts on edge. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested a massive reduction in NASA's funding. This cut would be the largest in NASA's history, and it could lead to significant changes within the agency. The budget
The U. S. has found itself in a tricky spot, heavily depending on a private company for its space ventures. This company, SpaceX, has become a major player in both crewed missions and secret space operations. The tension between the company's CEO, Elon Musk, and political figures has raised concerns
