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The universe may be lopsided, new research says
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The shape of the universe is not something we often…
SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket
The first Starlink satellites to join SpaceX’s megaconstellation in 2026 were launched today (Jan. 4) on a brand new Falcon 9 rocket. The fresh booster, carrying 29 of the internet…
Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Dec. 29, 2025: Which meteor shower peaks in early January?
Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new images from the James…
2026 is the year humanity will finally go back to the moon
Astronauts haven’t visited our nearest celestial neighbor since 1972. That’s when NASA astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison “Jack” Schmitt spent three days on the moon before rejoining Apollo 17 crewmate…
Moon landings, asteroid missions and new telescopes: Here are the top spaceflight moments to look forward to in 2026
From astronauts circling the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration. Governments and private companies alike…
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery
Houston, we may have a problem … for your senators’ plans to bring a NASA space shuttle to Texas. NASA’s new chief Jared Isaacman said a controversial proposal to move…
Artemis 2 moon astronauts rehearse for launch day (photos)
NASA’s first crewed mission toward the moon in more than half a century moved closer to liftoff recently, as the Artemis 2 astronauts completed a full launch day dress rehearsal…
Iran says it launched 3 satellites to space on Russian rocket: report
Iran has launched a trio of new satellites into space with the help of a Russian rocket, the country’s state media reported Sunday (Dec. 28). The satellites launched into orbit…
Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. After a yearslong series of setbacks, NASA’s Escape and Plasma…
