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engineering · NASA · 7d ago
NASA Seeks Next Generation of Explorers to Join Astronaut Corps
NASA is accepting applications for its next astronaut class, who will support lunar missions, lunar base construction, and crewed Mars missions.
investments · SpaceQ · 7d ago
5N Plus carries the space index through a Thursday sell-off
5N Plus reported third-quarter revenue of $136.4 million, up 30%, and expects to reach the high end of its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $100 million.
science · Space.com · 7d ago
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 235 — Robots in Dark and Scary Places
This Week In Space podcast episode 235 discusses the past, present, and future of planetary exploration with Dr. Jim Green.
engineering · Space.com · 7d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 7, 1992: NASA launches Mars Global Surveyor, its 1st Mars mission in 20 years at the time, to map the Red Planet like never before
NASA launched Mars Global Surveyor on Nov. 7, 1992, the agency's first Mars mission in two decades, to map the planet's surface.
engineering · Space.com · 7d ago
Send your name to Saturn's moon Titan with NASA's upcoming Dragonfly mission
NASA is inviting the public to submit names for inclusion on the Dragonfly spacecraft, scheduled to explore Saturn's moon Titan in 2034.
engineering · Space.com · 8d ago
Star Wars is experiencing a golden age of video games
The movies might be struggling to recapture the magic, but Star Wars video games are strong with the Force.
engineering · Space.com · 8d ago
'I think we will prevail': NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Artemis, China and the new moon race (exclusive)
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discusses Artemis program, competition with China, and lunar exploration plans.
science · NASA · 8d ago
APOD: 2026 November 7 – De Gerlache-Kocher Massif
Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day features the De Gerlache-Kocher Massif, with explanation from a professional astronomer.
engineering · Space.com · 8d ago
SpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (photos)
SpaceX launched a classified U.S. Space Force mission from California on Nov. 6, marking the company's 125th launch of 2026.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 6, 1572: A German astronomer discovers the Tycho supernova with the naked eye, but everyone thought the cosmic explosion was a 'new star'
In 1572, German astronomer Wolfgang Schulër observed a supernova with the naked eye, initially thought to be a new star.
investments · Space.com · 8d ago
AST SpaceMobile announces new 'Blacklift' rocket, targets 2028 launch debut
AST SpaceMobile announced it will develop and operate its own rocket, Blacklift, targeting first launch in 2028.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
What's that bright 'star' in the early morning sky? It's not a star at all!
Venus is currently visible as a bright object in the eastern sky before sunrise and will continue brightening through later this month.
investments · SpaceQ · 8d ago
Mitsubishi Electric, MUFG Bank invest in GHGSat
Mitsubishi Electric, MUFG Bank, and Climate Investment have invested in GHGSat to support its methane-tracking service using a Japanese government satellite.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
I finally got my hands on the Unistellar Envision smart binoculars with augmented reality and I can’t wait to stargaze with them
Unistellar Envision smart binoculars use augmented reality to identify celestial objects and landmarks during nighttime observation.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
See the space race like you’ve never seen it before in PBS’s new living documentary, ‘We Chose to Go to the Moon’
PBS is releasing a documentary about the space race that includes perspectives from Neil Armstrong's family members.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
You can see another galaxy with the naked eye — here's how to find it
The Andromeda galaxy is visible to the naked eye and is one of the most distant objects humans can see without optical aid.
investments · SpaceQ · 8d ago
20 Canadian space companies head to Space Tech Expo Europe
Twenty Canadian space companies will exhibit at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Germany, November 17-19 to engage European buyers and partners.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
Giant exoplanet emerges from the dark when the James Webb Space Telescope turns out the starlight
The James Webb Space Telescope has filtered out starlight to directly observe a giant exoplanet in visible detail.
science · NASA · 8d ago
M30’s Sparkling Stars
Hubble Space Telescope captured a new image of Messier 30, a globular cluster cataloged by French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century.
engineering · NASA · 8d ago
Supercomputing Tech Demo Schedule
NASA will present supercomputing demonstrations at SC26, including sessions on Fortran programming techniques for high-performance computing applications.
investments · Payload · 8d ago
AST SpaceMobile To Build New Blacklift Rocket
AST SpaceMobile is developing its own launch vehicle called Blacklift to address capacity constraints in the commercial spaceflight market.
engineering · Space.com · 8d ago
Hera probe gets 1st good look at asteroid system clobbered by NASA's DART mission | Space photo of the day for Nov. 6, 2026
ESA's Hera spacecraft obtained close-up images of the Didymos binary asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART impact mission in 2022.
investments · Space.com · 9d ago
How to watch 'Musk' online — stream the SpaceX billionaire biography from anywhere
How to watch "Musk", the new documentary about the World's richest man and CEO of X, SpaceX and Tesla. Cheapest options, where to watch in US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond.
engineering · Payload · 9d ago
Op-ed: Why Did Russia Bother with X36?
An analysis suggests Russia's recent orbital operations may have been intended to gather intelligence on commercial satellite radar systems.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
Northern lights could reach New York and Idaho this weekend as speedy solar wind races toward Earth
A coronal hole on the sun is directing high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially producing visible auroras November 6-8.
engineering · Space.com · 9d ago
Max Power: NASA hosting its 1st air show this weekend on Florida's Space Coast
NASA is hosting its first aerospace air show and expo on Florida's Space Coast this weekend.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
Realistic star projections at home — this early Black Friday deal takes our favorite star projector to one of its cheapest-ever prices
A consumer star projector is discounted 24% on Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
4-billion-year-old 'Rosetta Stone' found in Sahara Desert could unlock the secret history of water on Mars
A 4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite found in the Sahara provides insights into early Mars crust formation and water interactions.
engineering · Payload · 9d ago
European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Than You Think
PAVE Space plans to launch a demo mission of its IBEX spacecraft, a maneuverable platform for commercial and defense payloads. Multiple startups are developing similar satellite security platforms.
engineering · Payload · 9d ago
European Bodyguard Sats are Closer Thank You Think
PAVE Space plans to launch a demo mission of its IBEX spacecraft, a maneuverable platform designed for commercial and defense payloads.