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SpaceX heads into a record-shattering IPO with the 'deepest moat that exists today' as investors vow to 'never bet against Elon'

SpaceX is seeking to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation of $1.75 trillion.

Fortune · May 16

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 210 — ESCAPADES at Mars

On Episode 210 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE mission.

Space · May 16

SpaceX Files for the Largest IPO Ever Since Absorbing a $4.94 Billion Loss From Its xAI Merger

A cash-printing satellite network, an entrenched launch monopoly, and a $14-billion-a-year AI furnace are about to be priced under a single ticker. The hard part isn't the size. It's deciding what SpaceX actually is.

International Business Times · May 16

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NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars?

NASA's Psyche flyby of Mars highlights how gravity assists help spacecraft gain speed, conserve fuel and travel across the solar system.

Space · May 16

Newly discovered, blue-whale-size asteroid will fly super close to Earth today — and you can watch it live

Newly spotted asteroid 2026 JH2, which could be up to 115 feet wide, will fly past Earth closer than some satellites on Monday (May 18). The close approach will be visible to stargazers and can be viewed via livestream.

LiveScience · May 16

Astronomers find interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hiding in images taken before its official discovery

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was almost called 3I/Rubin, after researchers found that the giant survey telescope coincidentally spotted this visitor from the stars over a week before it was officially discovered.

Space · May 16

The devil may wear Prada on Earth, but NASA Artemis astronauts will on the moon. Here's why.

What the devil does the fashion industry in The Devil Wears Prada 2 have to do with NASA?

Space · May 15

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Auroras over Australia look like sci-fi from space | Space photo of the day for May 15, 2026

An astronaut aboard the ISS captured the brilliant green and pink glow.

Space · May 15

NASA's Psyche spacecraft to race past Mars in hunt for clues about how Earth was formed

The crucial manoeuvre scheduled for Friday will use the gravity of Mars to shift Psyche onto the right path, a faster and cheaper method NASA scientists say could help unlock clues about the birth of Earth.

Euronews · May 15

'I heard gasps' and 'oh my God': Artemis II astronauts reveal inside story of their mind-bending solar eclipse

In their first visit to Canada since returning to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts opened up about the moments that blew their minds — and brought them to tears.

LiveScience · May 15

No, this isn't a solar eclipse. It's an image of Mars, captured by NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche probe

NASA spacecraft Psyche has captured a stunning image of Mars ahead of a flyby on Friday (May 15).

Space · May 14

Intuitive Machines Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) reported what executives described as the strongest quarter in the company’s history, citing record revenue, record backlog and positive adjusted EBITDA as the space infrastructure company integrates recent acquisitions and pursues new civil, commercial and national

MarketBeat · May 14

NASA's Perseverance rover is positively glowing in its new selfie on Mars

Perched along the rugged western rim of Jezero Crater, NASA's Perseverance rover snapped a dramatic new selfie revealing ancient Martian terrain, fractured cliffs and clues to the Red Planet's distant past.

Space · May 14

SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket will do something completely new on Flight 12 — take a good look at itself

SpaceX's advanced new "V3" Starship megarocket is set to fly for the first time ever next week. The debut will feature some in-space action never seen before on a Starship mission.

Space · May 14

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LiveScience · May 14

'There are 4 people in those pixels': Earth-based telescope snapped Artemis II crew orbiting the moon

A blurry new photo captured by the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia shows Artemis II's Orion capsule circling the moon more than 200,000 miles away, making it a candidate for the longest-distance image of humans ever taken from Earth.

The Independent UK · May 14

Robotic Nasa aircraft to fly near Mars for crucial gravity boost midway through six-year journey

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Space · May 14

The world's biggest rocket: How SpaceX's new Starship 'V3' differs from its predecessors

How does SpaceX's Starship V3 stack up against its predecessors? The next-gen rocket has been completely overhauled, moving the company a step closer to a vehicle that can fly humans to the moon.

The Independent UK · May 14

NASA spacecraft to fly close to Mars this week as it chases rare metal asteroid

Named Psyche like the asteroid it's after, the robotic explorer will slingshot past the red planet at 12,333 mph (19,848 kph) on Friday

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The Conversation · May 14

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

There’s a new space race to the Moon, and this time the ambitions are not just to visit but to stay. NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a long-term human presence on the lunar surface in the 2030s. China, India, Japan and a number of private companies all have lunar…

The Independent UK · May 14

NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid

A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid is swinging past Mars for a gravity boost

MarketBeat · May 14

Redwire Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Redwire (NYSE:RDW) reported sharply higher first-quarter 2026 revenue and record backlog, while management said the company is increasing internal research and development spending to pursue larger opportunities across space and defense markets. Chairman and CEO Peter Cannito said Redwire saw “stro

Space · May 14

Artemis 3 astronaut test flight will be 'one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.' These new details reveal why.

NASA just revealed some new details about its upcoming Artemis 3 astronaut mission to Earth orbit, which is targeted to launch in late 2027.

The Times of India · May 14

In 1941, George de Mestral got annoyed by sticky burrs on his dog, and this accidentally launched the multibillion-dollar Velcro industry

Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral observed burrs attaching to his dog's fur, leading to the invention of Velcro. He discovered the burrs' hook-and-loop mechanism, which inspired a durable, reattachable fastener. NASA's adoption of Velcro for space missions further popularized this biomimicry innovation, showcasing nature's engineering solutions.

Space · May 14

Scientists propose new way to find aliens — and we may already have a spacecraft that can help

Scientists say amino acids produced by life are distributed differently and more diversely than amino acids produced by non-living chemical reactions, thereby providing a truer signature of life.

Euronews · May 14

Artemis III: NASA details next steps in Moon programme

NASA has announced preliminary plans for Artemis III, its next Moon mission.

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