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…
Are image-stabilized binoculars good for stargazing?
Binoculars are an amazing tool for stargazing, and they are especially useful for beginners, as they often don’t…
Space Needle to light up skyline with fireworks and drone show New Year’s Eve
SEATTLE — It’s almost time to ring in the new year, which means the Seattle Space Needle’s iconic…
Lodi Animal Services expands shelter space with new facility set to open in March
The struggle for animal shelter space is taking a step forward in San Joaquin County. The Lodi Animal…
Space Coast heads into record year as Artemis II prepares for launch
The Space Coast had a record number of rocket launches this year, exceeding 100 orbital missions and shattering…
The Push to Make Semiconductors in Space Just Took a Serious Leap Forward
December 31, 2025 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm The Push to Make Semiconductors in Space…
Civil Air Patrol Contributes to Space Weather Research Through the Aurora Watch Mission
Through this mission, CAP members collect ground-based aurora observations in support of Aurorasaurus, a citizen science program empowering…
What time do astronauts celebrate New Year in the International Space Station?
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, people around the globe raise their glasses to toast…
Türkiye’s Somalia spaceport to strengthen ‘space homeland’ strategy
Türkiye is moving toward becoming one of the few countries with its own launch facility as it begins…
Space Forge generates plasma for LEO semiconductor material production
TAMPA, Fla. — Space Forge said Dec. 31 it generated plasma aboard its first satellite, a milestone the…
This space hanger for satellites could be the future of constellations
Image: Gravitics As Earth’s orbital environment becomes increasingly crowded and contested, the ability to respond rapidly in space…
Space Force offers new Vandenberg launch site
WASHINGTON — Vandenberg Space Force Base is offering launch providers access to a new site with conditions that…