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Scientists Achieve Real-Time Measurement of Air Pollution from Reentering SpaceX Rocket

For the first time, researchers have successfully measured the air pollution created by a reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time, providing valuable insights into the environmental impact of space debris. This breakthrough was made possible through the use of a LIDAR instrument, which tracked the plume of pollutants as it traversed western Europe.

3 months ago60/100

SpaceXThe Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric PhysicsThe European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts

ScienceResearch

UK Introduces Liability Cap to Boost Domestic Launch Industry

The UK has introduced a cap on liability for launch operators, set at 60 million euros, to enhance the competitiveness of its nascent rocket sector. This move aims to stimulate growth in the domestic launch industry by mitigating financial risks associated with accidents or damage.

3 months ago40/100

UK Space IndustryNASAESA

Policy & RegulationRegulation

Researchers Narrow Down Location of Historic Luna 9 Moon Lander

Scientists have made significant progress in locating the landing site of Luna 9, the first human-made object to land on the moon, with two research teams using advanced technologies to narrow down the possible location. The exact location may soon be confirmed with the help of India's Chandrayaan-2 orbiter.

3 months ago40/100

NASASoviet Union

ScienceResearch

Lithuania"s Biotech Sector Plays Key Role in Advancing Space Exploration

Lithuania"s biotechnology sector is contributing significantly to space exploration through innovative projects and partnerships with major space agencies, including NASA and the ESA. This collaboration is yielding important advancements in areas such as radioprotection for astronauts and pharmaceutical research.

3 months ago60/100

NASAESAUK Space Agency

TechnologyEngineering

SpaceX Achieves Second Successful Rocket Landing in The Bahamas

On February 19, 2025, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites and successfully landed it on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions in Exuma Sound, The Bahamas, marking the company's second landing in the region. This achievement is part of SpaceX's new landing collaboration with The Bahamas and has significant implications for the aerospace industry.

3 months ago40/100

SpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Astronomers Utilize Hubble and Chandra Space Telescopes to Search for Rogue Black Holes in Dwarf Galaxies

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory have been used to hunt for wandering black holes in dwarf galaxies, providing insights into the formation and evolution of supermassive black holes. This research has significant implications for our understanding of the early universe and the role of black holes in galaxy development.

3 months ago60/100

NASA

ScienceResearch

NASA Conducts Critical Fueling Test for Artemis 2 Moon Mission

NASA is currently conducting a second wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 mission, aiming to fuel the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with liquid hydrogen and oxygen in preparation for a lunar orbit mission. The successful completion of this test is crucial for the upcoming mission, which will send astronauts around the moon and marks a significant step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.

3 months ago60/100

NASA

MissionsSpace Exploration

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Image of Ancient "Cosmic Jellyfish" Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged a galaxy known as ESO 137-001, which existed 8.5 billion years ago and is characterized by its trailing tendrils of gas, earning it the classification of a "jellyfish galaxy". This discovery provides valuable insights into the transformation of galaxies in the early universe.

3 months ago60/100

NASAESA

ScienceResearch

SpaceX Resumes Rocket Landings in The Bahamas Following Regulatory Approval

The Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas has given SpaceX the green light to resume landing its Falcon 9 rockets in the nation's waters, ending a lengthy review period sparked by a Starship test flight incident. This decision paves the way for the company to increase its launch and recovery operations in the region.

3 months ago40/100

SpaceXCivil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas

MissionsSpace Exploration

SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Crew-12 Mission to International Space Station

On February 13, 2026, a reusable SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Crew-12 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying a crew of four to the International Space Station for an eight-month stay. The successful launch and subsequent docking of the Crew Dragon spacecraft mark a significant milestone in ongoing ISS operations.

3 months ago40/100

NASASpaceXESA

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Disney/Lucasfilm Releases Second Trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu Film

The upcoming space opera film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, and will follow the adventures of Mando and The Child as they take on mercenary gigs for the New Republic. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and features a star-studded cast, including Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver.

3 months ago0/100

News

US Space Force Pauses Procurements for Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Constellation

The US Space Force has put some procurements for its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) satellite constellation on hold as it reviews acquisition options, marking a shift from the previous rapid procurement cycle. This pause will allow the Space Warfighting Analysis Center to conduct architecture studies and determine the optimal structure for future military satellite communications and data relay capabilities.

3 months ago20/100

US Space ForceSpace Development Agency (SDA)SpaceX

Policy & RegulationRegulation

NASA to Conduct Second Wet Dress Rehearsal for Artemis 2 Mission

On February 19, NASA will conduct a second wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 mission, loading over 700,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen into the Space Launch System rocket. This critical test aims to practice launch procedures and ensure the readiness of the SLS rocket for the first crewed moon mission since the Apollo era.

3 months ago60/100

NASA

MissionsSpace Exploration

Chinese Astronauts Mark Lunar New Year 2026 with Unique Celebration on Tiangong Space Station

China"s Shenzhou 21 crew commemorated the Lunar New Year 2026 by filming a zero-gravity music video aboard the Tiangong Space Station, highlighting the country"s achievements in space exploration. This special celebration took place on February 17, 2026, as part of the traditional holiday observed by billions worldwide.

3 months ago10/100

CNSA

MissionsSpace Exploration

Senate Committee Approves Bill to Streamline Satellite Licensing Process

The Senate Commerce Committee has approved a bill aimed at streamlining the satellite licensing process, which revises provisions related to automatic approval of applications and establishes internal deadlines for agency action. The bill is expected to have significant implications for the aerospace industry by improving efficiency and reducing delays in the licensing process.

4 months ago40/100

FCCNASASpaceX

Policy & RegulationRegulation

Construction Progresses on Extremely Large Telescope's 80-Meter-Tall Dome

The European Southern Observatory's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) project has achieved a significant milestone with the nearing completion of its colossal outer dome in Chile's Atacama Desert, marking a crucial step towards the telescope's expected completion in 2027. The ELT is slated to revolutionize ground-based optical and infrared astronomy with its unprecedented capabilities.

4 months ago60/100

European Southern Observatory

TechnologyEngineering

The Rarity of Circumbinary Exoplanets: Insights from General Relativity

Researchers have proposed that Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity may explain the scarcity of exoplanets orbiting binary star systems, with only 14 confirmed discoveries to date. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of planetary formation and the search for life beyond Earth.

4 months ago60/100

NASA

ScienceResearch

Astronomers Discover Organic Molecule in Pre-Stellar Core, Shedding Light on Life's Origins

A team of astronomers has detected methanimine, a complex organic molecule, in the core of a developing star, providing insights into the potential building blocks of life on future planets. This discovery suggests that the ingredients for life may be widespread in the universe, with significant implications for our understanding of astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life.

4 months ago60/100

ScienceResearch

Researchers Reinterpret Einstein-Rosen Bridges, Revealing Deeper Insights into Time and the Universe

A new interpretation of Einstein-Rosen bridges suggests that these mathematical constructs may not be shortcuts through space-time, but rather connections between two microscopic arrows of time, offering a potential path to reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity. This reinterpretation has significant implications for our understanding of the universe, even if wormholes may not exist as previously thought.

4 months ago60/100

ScienceResearch

SpaceX Expands Starlink Constellation with Dual Coastal Launches

SpaceX successfully launched a total of 53 Starlink satellites from two separate coasts over the course of two days, significantly expanding its megaconstellation and bringing the total number of active units to over 9,600. This development marks a major milestone in the company's efforts to provide global broadband internet coverage.

4 months ago60/100

SpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

California Company Vast to Launch Astronauts to International Space Station in 2027

NASA has awarded a contract to Vast, a California-based company, to conduct the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch no earlier than summer 2027. This mission marks a significant milestone in the growing commercial space industry.

4 months ago60/100

NASAVastAxiom Space

Commercial SpaceIndustry

Crew-12 Mission Successfully Launches to International Space Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station on February 13, 2024, carrying a crew of four astronauts from NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos for an eight-month stay. The launch marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between space agencies and private companies in low Earth orbit.

4 months ago60/100

NASASpaceXESA

LaunchesOrbital Operations

SpaceX to Launch Falcon 9 Rocket on President’s Day, Expanding Starlink Constellation

On February 18, 2026, SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, adding 29 broadband internet satellites to the Starlink constellation. This launch marks the company’s 14th Starlink mission of the year and will utilize a flight-proven first stage booster.

4 months ago30/100

SpaceXNASA

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Vast Awarded Contract for Private Astronaut Mission to International Space Station

NASA has selected Vast to conduct a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2027, marking the sixth such mission awarded by the agency. The mission will utilize a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and spend two weeks at the ISS.

4 months ago55/100

NASAVastSpaceX

Commercial SpaceIndustry

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