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Researchers Unveil Detailed Map of Antarctica's Subglacial Topography

A team of researchers has created a highly detailed map of Antarctica's subglacial topography using Ice Flow Perturbation Analysis (IFPA), revealing previously unknown geologic features and providing new insights into the continent's underlying landscape. This breakthrough has significant implications for our understanding of Antarctica's geological history and its potential impact on future aerospace research.

about 2 hours ago40/100
ScienceResearch

Astronomers Investigate Final 100 Signals in Search for Extraterrestrial Life

The SETI Institute is conducting follow-up observations on 100 intriguing narrowband signals detected by the SETI@home project, using China's FAST radio telescope to determine their origin. While the signals may be local radio frequency interference, they also potentially represent a significant breakthrough in the search for extraterrestrial life.

about 2 hours ago40/100
SETIUniversity of California, Berkeley
ScienceResearch

US Senate Urges NASA to Expedite Commercial Space Station Development

A key US Senate staff member is urging NASA to accelerate the development of commercial space stations, known as Commercial LEO Destinations (CLDs), to ensure a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit after the International Space Station is de-orbited in 2030. This effort aims to replace the ISS with privately developed and operated space stations, marking a significant shift in the US space program.

about 7 hours ago60/100
NASAUS Senate
Policy & RegulationRegulation

Crew-11 Astronauts Safe After Premature Return from International Space Station

The four astronauts of the Crew-11 mission have been safely retrieved from the International Space Station after a medical issue necessitated an early return, with the crewmembers in good condition following a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The mission, which lasted approximately 170 days, saw the crew conduct around 900 hours of scientific experiments before their premature departure.

about 10 hours ago10/100
NASASpaceX
MissionsSpace Exploration

New Theoretical Model of Dark Stars May Shed Light on Early Universe Mysteries

The James Webb Space Telescope's recent discoveries have sparked interest in dark stars, hypothetical objects powered by dark matter annihilation, which could potentially explain several mysteries in the early universe, including supermassive black holes and unusual galaxy formations. This theoretical model offers a promising avenue for understanding the universe's early evolution.

about 16 hours ago60/100
NASA
ScienceResearch

SpaceX Crew-11 Astronauts Successfully Return to Earth After Unprecedented Medical Evacuation

In a historic first, four astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-11 mission have safely returned to Earth following a medical issue on the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first-ever medical evacuation of the orbiting laboratory. The successful return highlights the effectiveness of emergency procedures and collaboration between space agencies.

about 16 hours ago60/100
NASASpaceXJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
MissionsSpace Exploration

China Initiates 2026 Space Launch Campaign with Dual Long March Missions

On January 13, 2026, China conducted two successful Long March rocket launches, deploying a Yaogan-50 satellite into a highly retrograde orbit and launching nine Guowang satellites into low Earth orbit. This marks the beginning of China's accelerated launch cadence for 2026, with significant implications for the country's space-based capabilities and the global aerospace industry.

1 day ago40/100
CASCChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LaunchesOrbital Operations