Space

ISS PrK Module Problem: What It Means for You
Persistent cracks in the International Space Station's PrK module have led to a new agreement with Russia that will decommission the area, retiring a risk of rapid depressurization for the station's longevity.

BAE Systems Tests New Space Telescope Optics
A partnership with BAE Systems has advanced a new UC San Diego metasurface component to simplify solar space observations.

Why SpaceX AI potential Shifts Aerospace
How the new SpaceX AI potential is shifting focus from NASA lunar missions to lucrative orbital data center contracts.

REMORA: A New Look at Asteroid Tracking
A proposed mission called REMORA could use a swarm of autonomous CubeSats to tag and track near-Earth asteroids.

Russian satellites can jam GPS: What it means
New research shows Russian satellites have been causing brief GPS interference. Here is what this means for your navigation.

Ekpyrotic Universe: A Quick Reality Check
Could the universe be part of an eternal cycle? We explore the ekpyrotic universe theory and its bouncing branes.

Speed as a Strategic Advantage in Border Monitoring
High-frequency satellite imagery and AI analytics are transforming how agencies observe and respond to dynamic border zones.

SpaceX Dragon Safe Haven: Real Lifeboat Drill for ISS
SpaceX Dragon Safe Haven was ordered for crew on June 5 as cosmonauts worked on a persistent air leak. Here's what it means for space station safety and your view of lifeboats.

Astronomers Make 'Live' Observation of AB Aurigae Disk Rotation
SPHERE instrument observations show AB Aurigae disk rotation with unexpected motions, hinting at newborn planets and accretion zones within the young star system.

NASA's MAVEN Loss Accelerates Pivot to Commercial Mars Telecommunications Network
The sudden failure of NASA's MAVEN orbiter exposes the fragility of an aging Mars relay network and adds urgency to the agency's plan for a commercially built Commercial Mars Telecommunications Network by the 2030s.

Why Massive Quiescent Galaxies in the Early Universe Stop Forming Stars
Massive quiescent galaxies in the early universe stopped forming stars after a dusty star-forming phase, with major mergers driving supernova and AGN feedback to quench star formation.
