WASHINGTON — The Department of the Air Force is reconsidering its procurement of satellites for a low Earth orbit military constellation, pausing funding for the program in fiscal year 2026
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Air Force is reconsidering its procurement of satellites for a low Earth orbit military constellation, pausing funding for the program in fiscal year 2026
Artists concept of planet formation in the PDS 70 system.– The Graduate University for Advanced Studies/NAOJ A groundbreaking study by Canadian astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has
Unsettled geomagnetic activity triggered by high-speed solar winds could spark northern lights over parts of the U.S. tonight (June 26–27), according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather
Scientists have finally gathered direct proof of how the universe forges its heaviest elements, a process that has remained a mystery for over half a century. A team from the
Pit on Mars – NASA Editor’s note: On Earth pits – large caves – usually formed as chambers inside of limestone due to water erosion and collapses – can host
On the evening of Tuesday (June 24), more than 1,800 employees working at the National Science Foundation (NSF) learned they would soon be kicked out of their office. The next
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew launches atop the Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station. Credit: NASA As part
On Thursday (May 15), the U.S. House Committee on Space, Science and Technology convened with scientists to discuss a rather exciting topic: What can NASA do if we identify a
Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous
A new window into the universe is about to open. On Monday (June 23), the Vera C. Rubin Observatory — a joint project between the U.S. National Science Foundation and