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NASA's Roman telescope set to launch on cosmic mapping mission
Telescope to map the cosmos, study dark matter and dark energy, discover exoplanets and supernovae, and test scientists’ understanding of the universe.
August 30, 2026
NASA satellite rescue mission fails
The Swift space telescope, which studies the most powerful explosions in the universe, will now likely plunge back to earth and disintegrate along the way later this year.
August 19, 2026
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NASA launches robotic mission to save space telescope
NASA launched a robotic mission on Friday to try to prevent one of its aging telescopes from burning up in the atmosphere, a complicated operation expected to last several months
July 3, 2026
NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope
NASA is set to launch a daring robotic rescue mission, the operation is set to last several months, kicking off with the launch of a robot designed to rescue the Swift space telescope that's currently falling towards Earth.
June 30, 2026
SpaceX's enormous Starship splashes down after test flight
SpaceX’s Starship completes its 12th test flight with a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean after minor malfunctions, as the company advances its lunar and commercial space ambitions.
May 23, 2026
James Webb telescope spots mysterious non-rotating early galaxy
Astronomers using the James Webb Telescope discovered an ancient, massive galaxy without rotation, challenging current theories of galaxy formation and suggesting early cosmic collisions may have shaped its unusual structure.
May 11, 2026
NASA Rover detects rare organic molecules on Mars
The space agency says the result adds to evidence that ancient Mars had the right chemistry to potentially support life.
April 22, 2026
Artemis crew urges unity on 'lifeboat' Earth
Artemis II astronauts praised Earth as a fragile “lifeboat” after their historic lunar flyby, urging unity. The mission set milestones, captured stunning images, and marked a key step toward NASA’s goal of returning humans to the Moon by 2028.
April 11, 2026
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After Artemis II, NASA looks to SpaceX, Blue Origin for moon landings
NASA is turning to SpaceX and Blue Origin for upcoming Artemis Moon landings after Artemis II, aiming for a 2028 crewed landing while relying on commercial lunar landers and new technology development.
April 11, 2026
Artemis II astronauts return to Earth, capping historic Moon mission
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts re-entered Earth’s atmosphere after a 10-day Moon mission, testing their heat shield. The crew experienced a brief communication blackout before an expected splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
April 11, 2026