James Webb telescope zooms in on a black hole that coul…
A unique, X-ray-spewing black hole may help to confirm the enigmatic identity of “little red dots,” a curious class of objects that are…
ESA to hire 520 new staff as workforce expansion begins in 2026
MILAN — The European Space Agency announced plans to hire approximately 520 new staff members starting in 2026, following decisions approved…
How physics AI is transforming the future of space engineering
In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Juan Alonso — CTO and Co-founder of Luminary Cloud and professor at Stanford…
Graphene supercapacitor breakthrough could boost energy…
Scientists have found a new way to manipulate graphene to create a substance with record-breaking energy and power density. When incorporated…
Long March 12A reaches orbit in first reusable launch attempt, but landing fails
HELSINKI — A first launch of the Long March 12A Chinese state-owned reusable rocket reached orbit late Monday, but attempted recovery of the…
CACI to buy space technology firm ARKA for $2.6 billion
WASHINGTON — CACI International said on Dec. 22 it is acquiring space technology company ARKA Group in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.6…
United Launch Alliance chief Tory Bruno resigns
SANTA FE, N.M. — Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity. In…
Microgravity Research Rideshare Program Launched by Genesis, Experiments from €6K to and from SSO
21 December 2025, Čakovec — Genesis Space Flight Laboratories launches its Microgravity Research Rideshare Program, making it easier and more…
It’s time to unburden space cooperation with China
The time is ripe to end the “Wolf Amendment,” a congressional bar inhibiting civil collaboration between the United States and China in space.…