Unusual compounds in rocks on Mars may be sign of ancient microbial life Surface spots and nodules on rocks in ancient river valley are described in new study as ‘potential biosignatures’ The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2025
Did NASA's Perseverance rover find evidence of ancient life on Mars? The plot thickens NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has found yet more chemical signatures that could be associated with ancient Red Planet life — but we need to examine them here on Earth to fully understand them. Space · Sep 10, 2025
SpaceX launches 1st 21 satellites for advanced new US military constellation SpaceX launched 21 satellites to orbit from California today (Sept. 10), beginning the buildout of an advanced new constellation for the U.S. military. Space · Sep 10, 2025
Working on a 39-foot telescope dish | Space photo of the day for Sept. 10, 2025 Chile is a hotspot for telescopes peering up into deep space to study structures like stars, black holes, dark matter and galaxies. Space · Sep 10, 2025
The weird ringed dwarf planet Quaoar may have an extra moon, astronomers discover "The profile of the occultation was most consistent with it being a new satellite — a new moon — going around Quaoar." Space · Sep 10, 2025
Scotland could miss out on ‘generational opportunity’ for space launch, MPs warn Scotland could miss out on a “generational opportunity” to become a leader in the European space launch field, MPs have warned ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025
Rocket Lab Pitches Mars Satellite As First Step To Keep Astronauts Mission-Ready Before They Set Foot On The Red Planet: 'Talk First, Land Later' On Tuesday, Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) positioned its Mars Telecommunications Orbiter as the critical first step in connecting astronauts with Earth, before humans ever set foot on the Red Planet. Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025
SpaceX targets Sept. 23 for launch of NASA's IMAP mission to map the boundaries of our solar system A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch on Sept. 23 will send three spacecraft a million miles from Earth to map the heliosphere and expand our understanding of space weather and atmospheric science. Space · Sep 9, 2025
Astronomers discover repeating gamma-ray burst 'unlike anything we have ever witnessed before' (video) A newly discovered gamma-ray burst is unlike any seen before, repeating over the course of a day rather than erupting in milliseconds, leaving astronomers perplexed by its origins. Space · Sep 9, 2025
Fossilized micrometeorites record ancient carbon dioxide levels A cadre of iron-rich extraterrestrial particles picked up faint whiffs of our planet's atmosphere when they fell to Earth millions of years ago. Space · Sep 9, 2025
You could help NASA track its Artemis 2 astronauts' trip around the moon in 2026 As part of the Artemis 2 astronaut moon mission launching no earlier than 2026, NASA is asking volunteers to test alternative forms of deep-space tracking. Space · Sep 9, 2025
NASA will reveal new Perseverance Mars rover discovery today: Here's how to watch live NASA's hosting a conference on Wednesday (Sept. 10) to discuss a new rock analysis from the Perseverance Mars rover. Here's how to tune in. Space · Sep 9, 2025
Space Stock Tracker: Planet Labs Q2, EchoStar SpaceX Deal, AST SpaceMobile Downgrade Space stocks have had a busy week with earnings, major deals and even a downgrade. Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025
Astronauts capture amazing views of the total lunar eclipse from the ISS (photos) Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured great shots of the total lunar eclipse over the weekend. Space · Sep 9, 2025
Space · Sep 9, 2025 The race back to the moon: What if China lands its astronauts first? "The country that lands on the moon first will shape the rules of engagement in space for decades to come."
Tom’s Hardware · Sep 9, 2025 World's first laser communication link between a plane and satellite ran at 1 Gbps — 10-watt laser which has a 3,417 mile range and 2.5 Gbps max data rate General Atomics and Kepler Communications have demonstrated plane to satellite optical communications for the first time, transmitting data at up to 1 Gbps while maintaining a steady connection, despite both transmitter and receiver being in constant motion.
Space · Sep 9, 2025 Small black holes are surprisingly messy eaters, Japanese spacecraft discovers: 'Being surprised is good' It isn't just supermassive black holes that are messy eaters. Using a Japanese space telescope called XRISM, scientists have found that small black holes are a "hot mess," too.
Space · Sep 9, 2025 Moon blocks satellite views of the sun before lunar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Sept. 9, 2025 Two NOAA satellites saw a solar eclipse on Sept. 7 as the moon blocked out the sun mere hours before a lunar eclipse was seen on Earth.
Space · Sep 9, 2025 Ready for the next 'Oumuamua? Launching flyby missions to visiting interstellar comets is 'feasible and affordable,' study says Conducting a flyby mission to an interstellar object visiting our solar system is "feasible and affordable," a new study finds. But orbiting such an interloper is a different story.
Space · Sep 8, 2025 Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching Earth — will it become visible to the naked eye? The comet will come closest to Earth on Oct. 20. There's hope that it may become bright enough to glimpse with the naked eye.
Space · Sep 8, 2025 SpaceX test fires next Super Heavy booster for Starship's 11th upcoming launch (video) SpaceX conducted a static-fire test with Super Heavy booster B15 on Sunday (Sept. 7), preparing the booster for Starship's Flight Test 11 — a fast turnaround from their successful Flight 10 launch two weeks ago.
Space · Sep 8, 2025 The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks predawn on Sept. 9. The shooting stars appear to emanate from a patch of space in the constellation Perseus.
Space · Sep 8, 2025 Does the nearby exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e support life? New James Webb Space Telescope data could help us find out The James Webb Space Telescope has investigated the "Goldilocks zone" planet TRAPPIST-1e to search for a potential atmosphere and hints of habitability.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025 Scottish researchers discover possible atmosphere around Earth-like planet New research has identified a possible atmosphere around an Earth-sized planet about 40 light years away.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025 Four person crew to simulate year-long Mars mission Three men and one woman will enter the1,700-square-foot capsule next month