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New York PostBlue Origin rocket explodes during Florida test
A New Glenn rocket was destroyed in a prelaunch test on Florida's space coast. The company said no personnel were injured and pledged to rebuild.
Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a static fire test on Thursday night. No injuries were reported and officials said there is no public safety threat.
rediff.comBlue Origin New Glenn Rocket Destroyed in Test Explosion at Cape Canaveral
A New Glenn rocket owned by Blue Origin exploded during a static engine test on May 28, 2026. The incident occurred at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station around 9 p.m. EDT. No injuries were reported.
rediff.comBlue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launch Tower During Engine Test
A Blue Origin rocket exploded on its launch tower during an engine test on Thursday night. The company confirmed the incident but provided no further details on cause or damage.
news.google.comInternational Space Station Photographs Auroras, Storms, Stars, and City Lights
The International Space Station recorded a single frame showing multiple natural and human-made light sources. The image was posted on social media on May 29, 2026.
riotimesonline.comNASA Details Three Uncrewed Missions to Scout Lunar Base Site
NASA announced three robotic missions scheduled for launch this year to survey the lunar surface ahead of a planned permanent base. The agency also awarded contracts for lunar terrain vehicles and a 2028 drone mission.
680news.comNASA Details Phased Plan for Moon Base Development
NASA outlined a three-phase approach to building a lunar base, with initial missions scheduled through 2029. The agency plans to rely on private contractors for landers, rovers, and cargo delivery.
NewsweekNASA Outlines Three-Phase Plan for Lunar South Pole Base
NASA released a roadmap and concept images for building a sustained human presence near the lunar South Pole. The plan divides development into three phases running from robotic missions through 2029 to continuous crewed operations after 2032.
ecns.cnChinese Official Calls Hong Kong Astronaut’s Selection Result of One Country Two Systems
A Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman described the inclusion of Hong Kong’s first astronaut in the Shenzhou-23 mission as a milestone under the one country two systems framework. The official also expressed hope that the mission would encourage more young people in H…
CnbcNASA Moon Base Plans Reported to Lift Space Contractor Stocks
Reports indicate that NASA’s updated moon base approach is linked to gains in shares of companies working on lunar projects. Blue Origin and Firefly Aerospace are among the firms cited as beneficiaries of the Artemis program.
thestreet.comU.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop a space-based military data network. Multiple outlets reported the same contract value and purpose.
France 24NASA Outlines First Phase of Moon Base With Rovers and Landers
NASA on Tuesday detailed initial plans for a lunar base and awarded contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars to four U.S. companies. The announcement comes less than two months after the Artemis II crewed lunar flyaround.
tass.comNASA Selects Blue Origin for Lunar Rover Deliveries and Details South Pole Base Plan
NASA outlined a three-phase lunar base program at the moon’s south pole, with the first robotic missions scheduled to begin this year. Blue Origin will test its Blue Moon Mark 1 Endurance lander in late 2026 as part of the initial phase.
New York PostNASA Satellite Images Show Phytoplankton Bloom Off Mid-Atlantic Coast
Satellite data from NASA show a phytoplankton bloom producing turquoise water along the Jersey Shore and other Mid-Atlantic beaches. The bloom began in early April and remains visible in coastal zones from New Jersey to Virginia.
Nbc NewsNASA Outlines Three Robotic Missions to Begin Moon Base Construction
NASA announced three uncrewed lunar missions scheduled for later this year to scout landing sites and test equipment ahead of a planned crewed landing in 2028. The flights form the first phase of a multi-year effort to establish a permanent base at the Moon’s south pole.
Defense NewsSpaceX Raised Pentagon Starlink Prices During Iran Conflict
SpaceX secured nearly double the prior rate for Starlink terminals used on U.S. attack drones after arguing the service matched a higher aviation tier. The Pentagon also discussed a separate direct-to-cell plan that could cost up to $500 million to activate plus $100 million mont…
CnbcSpaceX launches Starship V3, reports progress toward IPO
SpaceX conducted a launch of its Starship V3 vehicle. CNBC reported the flight as a step toward Starlink expansion, AI infrastructure, and planned lunar and Mars missions.
citizen.co.zaJames Webb Space Telescope Reports New Data on Exoplanet Clouds and Neptune Moon
The telescope recorded atmospheric conditions on a distant planet and gathered information about one of Neptune's moons. The findings were presented in a radio segment aired May 25, 2026.
ibtimes.comGemini North Telescope Captures Image of Crystal Ball Nebula
The Gemini North Telescope on Mauna Kea recorded an image of the planetary nebula NGC 1514. The National Science Foundation’s NOIRLab released the photo on May 21, 2026.
nbcnews.comSpaceX Starship V3 Rocket Splashes Down in Indian Ocean After Test Flight
The 407-foot Starship V3 launched from Texas on Friday night and flew for nearly an hour before a planned splashdown. The vehicle deployed 20 mock Starlink satellites during the mission.
NprSpaceX Launches Upgraded Starship V3 on Test Flight
SpaceX launched its third-generation Starship rocket Friday from Texas. The uncrewed vehicle deployed mock satellites before splashing down in the Indian Ocean.
upi.comStarship Completes First Operational Satellite Deployment
SpaceX's Starship vehicle placed modified Starlink satellites and a simulator into orbit. The flight marks the first time the spacecraft has carried operational cargo for the Starlink constellation.
digitaltrends.comSpaceX Launches Updated Starship Vehicle
SpaceX conducted a test flight of a new Starship prototype. The launch tested hardware changes intended for future missions.
ForbesSpaceX Files IPO Papers Ahead of Next Starship Test Flight
SpaceX submitted IPO registration documents on Wednesday. The filing highlights Starship as central to future revenue plans while noting ongoing development delays.
digitaltrends.comSpaceX Targets 6:30 p.m. ET for Starship Version 3 Test Flight
SpaceX plans its first launch attempt of the redesigned Starship V3 prototype as early as 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The flight follows a scrubbed attempt on Thursday evening and is the first Starship test since October.
forbes.comSpaceX Scrubs First Starship V3 Launch, Targets Friday Evening
SpaceX halted the debut flight of its upgraded Starship V3 seconds before liftoff on Thursday. The company plans another attempt at 5:30 p.m. local time on Friday from Starbase, Texas.
SpaceX Scrubs Starship V3 Launch Attempt at Texas Site
A planned test flight of the newest Starship prototype was halted Thursday evening after a hydraulic pin failed to retract. The company said it will attempt another launch as early as Friday.
Usa TodayRapper Attends SpaceX Starship Launch Attempt in Texas
A rapper attended a SpaceX Starship launch attempt at the company's Texas site on May 21. The flight was postponed due to technical issues.
webpronews.comSpaceX Explores Extending Starlink Laser Links to the Moon
SpaceX is examining the use of existing Starlink laser technology for lunar communications. The effort would aim to provide higher data rates for NASA's Artemis missions than current deep-space systems allow.
New ScientistSpaceflight Research Examines Ageing Processes Similar to Those on Earth
Studies of astronauts on the International Space Station show accelerated ageing markers that parallel effects from sedentary behavior, circadian disruption and isolation on Earth. Researchers suggest countermeasures developed for space could apply to terrestrial populations.
airedale.futurecdn.netSpaceX Explores Laser-Based Starlink System for Lunar Communications
SpaceX is studying the use of Starlink satellites to provide high-bandwidth links around the Moon. The approach would replace traditional radio-frequency systems with laser relays to increase data capacity.
webpronews.comMusk Says Starship Setback Unlikely to Delay Timeline More Than a Month
Elon Musk stated that a recent Starship setback is unlikely to push the program's overall schedule back by more than one month. The comment addresses concerns about the project's development pace.
nbcnews.comSpaceX Schedules 12th Starship Test Flight for Thursday
SpaceX will launch the 12th test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET. The flight will debut an upgraded Version 3 prototype after a seven-month pause.
app.buzzsumo.comNASA Tests Mars Helicopter Rotors Past Speed of Sound
NASA engineers tested larger rotor blades for future Mars aircraft and reached speeds above Mach 1 in a simulated Martian atmosphere. The tests produced about 30 percent more lift than previous designs. Data analysis is ongoing.
SpaceX to Launch Upgraded Starship Version 3 on Thursday
SpaceX plans to conduct its next Starship test flight on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET. The launch will debut a taller rocket with upgraded engines and comes after a seven-month pause in flight testing.
Financial TimesSpaceX Files for IPO Expected to Be Largest in History
SpaceX filed paperwork to go public in what analysts expect could be the biggest IPO ever. The company did not disclose a target raise amount but prior reports estimated up to $80 billion.
nypost.comSpaceX Files for IPO with Starlink Revenue at $11 Billion
SpaceX submitted its S-1 filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission after markets closed Wednesday. The document details revenue, losses, and future plans ahead of an expected public listing later this year.
BenzingaSpaceX Files for IPO Targeting Up to $75 Billion Raise
SpaceX submitted its S-1 filing on Wednesday to list shares on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX. The company reported $18.7 billion in 2025 revenue and a $2.6 billion operating loss.
thesouthafrican.comAsteroid 2026JH2 to Pass Earth at 90,917 Kilometres on 18 May
An asteroid estimated between 16 and 36 metres in diameter will pass Earth at a closest approach of 90,917 kilometres. The object was discovered this week by two observatories and will reach its nearest point at 9:38pm UTC on 18 May.
Defense NewsGermany Pushes European Military Space Command With Austria Switzerland Luxembourg
German officials used a four-nation meeting to advance plans for a European military space command. Austria Switzerland and Luxembourg discussed contributions to satellite programs and training initiatives.
nasa.govNorthrop Grumman Plans Robotic Spacecraft Launch This Summer
Northrop Grumman will launch its Mission Robotic Vehicle later this summer aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. The spacecraft is designed to perform on-orbit servicing of satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
spacedaily.comEuropean-Chinese Spacecraft Launches to Study Solar Wind Effects on Earth
A joint European-Chinese spacecraft lifted off Tuesday to examine how solar wind and plasma eruptions interact with Earth's magnetic field. The mission will collect data on space weather events that can affect satellites and power systems.
ForbesLarge Sunspot Region Detected on Far Side of Sun
A large sunspot region on the far side of the sun was imaged by the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The region is expected to rotate into view from Earth around May 22 and may produce auroras.
en.antaranews.comOSHA Investigates Worker Death at SpaceX Starbase Site
A worker died at SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in South Texas on May 15. OSHA has opened an investigation into the incident.
Defense NewsU.S. Air Force Seeks to Convert Offshore Oil Rigs Into Rocket Recovery Platforms
The U.S. Air Force has issued a solicitation under its Small Business Innovation Research program to study converting decommissioned offshore oil platforms into sea-based landing sites for rocket boosters. The plan targets recovery operations for the U.S. Space Force and commerci…
The IndependentAsteroid 2026 JH2 to Pass 91,000 Kilometres from Earth on 18 May
Asteroid 2026 JH2, discovered last week at Mount Lemmon Observatory, will reach its closest approach to Earth at 10pm BST on 18 May. The object measures up to 35 metres across and will pass closer than some satellites but poses no risk to the planet.
en.antaranews.comSpaceX Targets May 20 for First Starship V3 Test Flight
SpaceX has set a new target date for the initial flight of its Starship V3 vehicle. The test is scheduled for the same day as a separate company event in California.
rte.ieAsteroid 2026 JH2 to Pass Within 91,600 Kilometers of Earth on May 18
NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies reported that asteroid 2026 JH2 will reach its closest approach to Earth on Monday, May 18. The asteroid measures up to 33 meters in diameter and will pass at a distance equivalent to roughly 176 times the diameter of Bulgaria.
SpaceX Reports Routine Docking With Space Station
SpaceX stated that docking operations with the space station have become routine. The company noted that it continues to treat each docking with care.
WiredSmall 20-Meter Asteroid 2026 JH2 to Pass Safely by Earth on May 18 at 57,000 Miles
The 66-foot asteroid, comparable in size to Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture, will make the closest approach of any tracked near-Earth object over the next few months. It will fly four times closer to Earth than the moon. Enthusiasts can observe the event with a telescope or via a…
ndtv.comNASA Records 19-Day Solar Radio Burst
NASA observed a solar radio burst that lasted 19 days from August 21 to September 9 2025 breaking the previous record of five days. The Type IV burst was produced by electrons trapped in magnetic fields following three coronal mass ejections. Researchers used data from four space…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNASA Releases New Perseverance Rover Self-Portrait from Jezero Crater
The agency published the composite image on May 13, 2026, captured at Lac de Charmes during the rover's deepest push west beyond Jezero Crater. Created from 61 photos using the WATSON camera, the selfie shows the rover after it abraded a rock surface with the crater's western rim…
zmescience.comISS Camera Records Lightning from Kansas Thunderstorms
Footage from the Sen SpaceTV-1 system aboard the International Space Station recorded repeated lightning flashes across storm clouds near Wichita, Kansas, on May 5, 2026. The display was intense enough to be detected from low Earth orbit as the station passed over the central Uni…
New ScientistPentagon Releases Declassified Documents on UFO Sightings, Mostly Showing No Extraterrestrial Evidence
The U.S. Department of Defense made public hundreds of pages of documents, photographs and correspondence on unidentified anomalous phenomena, some previously classified. The release includes imagery from NASA’s Gemini 7, Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 missions along with an infrared im…
TechcrunchCowboy Space Raises $275 Million to Develop Rockets for Orbital Data Centers
The company announced a $275 million Series B funding round at a $2 billion post-money valuation to build its own rockets. It cited insufficient launch capacity and high costs as barriers to scaling orbital data centers for AI compute. The startup, which pivoted from space solar…
themarketherald.com.auFootage Released From Artemis II Recovery After Splashdown
Newly released video from the Artemis II mission commander shows the view from inside the spacecraft as recovery teams opened the hatch following splashdown. The footage provides an astronaut's-eye perspective of the post-landing operations. The release comes as NASA continues it…
unexplained-mysteries.comPentagon Launches Website With Over 100 Declassified UAP Files, Including Apollo Mission Transcripts
The Defense Department on May 8, 2026 unveiled a new website with more than 100 declassified files on unidentified anomalous phenomena. The documents detail observations by NASA Apollo 17 and Apollo 11 crews, including a photograph showing three dots in triangular formation. Addi…
nasa.govNASA X-59 Completes Two Flights in One Day at 43,000 Feet
The X-59 aircraft reached near-supersonic speeds during two flights on the same day. The flights are part of NASA's Quesst mission, which is testing whether supersonic flight can produce a quiet enough sound for overland travel. Overland supersonic flight has been banned for deca…
app.buzzsumo.comDeclassified Apollo Mission Files Detail Astronaut UFO Sightings
Newly declassified government records from NASA’s Apollo missions include astronaut transcripts describing flashes of light, drifting particles and distant objects observed en route to and from the Moon. The documents provide additional context to observations made during the Apo…
nasa.govAstronomers Identify More Than 10000 Exoplanet Candidates in NASA TESS Data
Researchers reanalyzed the first year of observations from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite and found 11554 candidate exoplanets. More than 10000 of these had not been identified in previous searches. The findings extend the search distance to 6800 light-years from Ea…