Enceladus ice grains show surprising chemical diversity
Enceladus ice grains vary widely in composition. Lab experiments suggest slow freezing and later fragmentation within the moon’s vents explain Cassini’s data.
Starship orbital mission lifts off from Texas on test flight
SpaceX launched the Starship orbital mission from Texas, reaching orbit for the first time and deploying next‑gen Starlink satellites during a shortened three-hour flight.
Artemis II photos redefine lunar imagery for a new era
Artemis II photos offer crisp, modern views of a Moon flyby, echoing Apollo classics with new tools, angles and live broadcasts that captivated audiences.
GX 301-2 flares traced to hypergiant’s wind plume
New XRISM observations reveal that GX 301-2 flares when the neutron star crosses a dense stellar wind plume from its blue hypergiant companion in BP Crucis.
Pedro Duque IEEE honorary member recognition for Spain’s first astronaut
Pedro Duque IEEE honorary member recognition honors Spain’s first astronaut for his contributions to space exploration, leadership, and mentorship.
McGetchin crater: Moon’s largest recent impact revealed
McGetchin crater, formed in 2024, spans 728 feet across and 141 feet deep. LRO data reveal a cold spot and widespread ejecta, offering rare insight into lunar impacts.
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spots giant new Moon crater
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data revealed McGetchin, a 728-foot-wide crater formed in spring 2024, surrounded by a four-mile nighttime cold spot.
Space weather: how solar storms shape auroras and risk tech
Space weather drives auroras and can disrupt satellites, power grids, and GPS. Five essential reads cover the science, history, new missions and forecasting efforts.
Ohio State University settlement resolves disclosure claims
Ohio State University will pay $2.1 million to resolve allegations it failed to disclose employees’ ties to the PRC in applications for NASA and NSF research grants.
High-temperature transistor hits 1110 F, eyed for Venus probes
A new high-temperature transistor operated at 1110 F (600 C), advancing electronics for Venus surface missions and harsh industrial engines.
‘Snoopy in Style NYC’ spotlights beagle’s fashion legacy
Snoopy in Style NYC, a free Manhattan exhibition, traces the Peanuts icon’s influence on art, fashion, and branding with designer dolls and historic artifacts.
NASA T-38 replacement search begins with industry survey
NASA has opened an industry survey for a NASA T-38 replacement, seeking modern high-performance jets to support astronaut training and chase operations.