Meteor Blast Heard Across Northeastern U.S., Experts Say
A loud double boom that shook buildings across parts of the northeastern United States on Saturday afternoon was caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere, according to the American Meteor…
Study finds new organic compounds in lunar soil from China’s Chang’e missions
An international research team has identified multiple nitrogen‑bearing organic compounds in lunar soil returned by China’s Chang’e‑5 and Chang’e‑6 missions, offering new clues about how organic matter evolved in the…
Cyprus becomes associate member of European Space Agency
Cyprus formally became an associate member of the European Space Agency on March 17 after parliament ratified the agreement, a move officials say will expand the country’s access to space…
NASA launches Pandora mission to study exoplanet atmospheres
NASA on Sunday launched a new satellite into low Earth orbit to study the atmospheres of exoplanets and the stars they orbit. The mission, known as Pandora, lifted off at…
Russia Plans Lunar Power Station by 2036, Space Agency Says
Russia plans to build a lunar power station by 2036 as part of its long‑term lunar exploration program, the country’s space agency has confirmed. Roscosmos said it signed a government…
Earth on Pace for Most Magnetic Storm Days in a Decade, Russian Scientists Say
Earth is on track to record its highest number of magnetic storm days in a decade, Russian scientists have said. The Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at the Space Research Institute…
Blue Origin launches first wheelchair user into space
Blue Origin on Saturday launched a wheelchair user into space for the first time, sending a six-person crew on a brief suborbital flight from its West Texas site. The New…
Russia Completes Flight Tests of Ionosfera-M Satellites
Russia has finished flight tests of four Ionosfera-M satellites designed to study the Earth’s ionosphere, state space corporation Roscosmos said Saturday. The satellites form the Ionozond system, which will now…
Strong X-Class Solar Flare Detected by Russian Researchers, Minimal Risk to Earth
The Sun emitted a powerful X1.1 solar flare on Monday, Russian scientists reported. The flare was recorded at 08:01 Moscow time (0501 GMT) and lasted about 15 minutes, according to…
Turkey’s First Orbital Transfer Vehicle Begins Mission in Space
Turkey’s first domestically developed orbital transfer vehicle has begun operations in space, marking a milestone for the country’s emerging space program, authorities have confirmed. The FGN‑TUG‑S01 was launched Friday aboard…