Nasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions Three lunar landings are planned for this year in preparation for the construction of a $20bn moon base The Guardian - US · May 26
Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war Within weeks of the United States launching its bombing campaign, SpaceX executives met Pentagon officials and argued the military had been paying about $5,000 for connection per terminal while effectively using a higher tier of service worth closer to $25,000, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The Economic Times · May 26
Satellites imaged an underwater volcano erupting — but scientists have no idea what's actually happening on the seafloor Satellites captured footage of an underwater volcano eruption in a part of the sea that remains largely a mystery. Space · May 26
Rare Blue Moon 2026 set to shake every zodiac sign: Here’s what the powerful lunar event means for you The first Blue Moon since 2023 arrives this weekend, bringing emotional resets, bold decisions and intense energy to every Blue Moon zodiac sign. The Economic Times · May 26
Seeing double with the Artemis 2 rocket boosters | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026 The two boosters hang out mid-air after separation. Space · May 26
Unusual red northern lights over Japan suggest some solar storms are stronger than we thought Researchers analyzing crimson auroras over Japan found the glowing displays stretched hundreds of miles higher into Earth's atmosphere than expected, challenging long-held assumptions about the strength of geomagnetic storms. Space · May 26
Did 3I/ATLAS Bring Extraterrestrial Life Into Our Solar System? Avi Loeb's New Theory Suggests We May Already Have the Answer Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb suggests 3I/ATLAS may carry extraterrestrial life, sparking debate on panspermia; evidence remains unproven. International Business Times UK · May 26
'Very interesting wiggles' in data from silent NASA Mars spacecraft lead to unexpected solar wind discovery Data from NASA's MAVEN spacecraft revealed a never-before-seen atmospheric effect on Mars, revealing how solar storms may shape planets without strong magnetic fields. Space · May 26
Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton's astrological reading for each star sign for 26 May-1 June Astrologer Penny Thornton shares what the stars have in store for you this week Woman & Home · May 26
What is the blue-white star next to the moon tonight? Don't miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26 Space · May 25
What did Peter Murrell buy with £400,000 he embezzled from SNP? From £1,475 fountain pen to Grand Theft Auto Here’s a list of some of the items the former SNP chief executive bought the money he embezzled from the party Evening Standard · May 25
Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 25, 2026 Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 25, 2026 Space · May 25
Blue Moon alert: A rare full moon will glow orange after sunset this week — Here’s the best time to watch Skywatchers are preparing for one of 2026’s most beautiful lunar events as a rare Blue Moon rises alongside bright stars and planets. Even though Blue Moons do not actually appear blue, they continue to capture public fascination because of their rarity and unique timing. The Economic Times · May 25
Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots. Space · May 25
Bangkok Post · May 25 China launches crewed space flight as part of Moon ambitions BEIJING - China launched its crewed Shenzhou-23 spacecraft and eased it into a successful docking with a space station early Monday as part of Beijing's ambitions to send humans to the Moon by 2030, state media said.
The Economic Times · May 25 Bellatrix readying ultra-low orbit satellites The Bengaluru-based company is targeting launches in 2027 or 2028 and is positioning the project as a potential breakthrough in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite operations, an area that remains largely unexplored globally because of the extreme atmospheric drag at those altitudes.
The Independent UK · May 24 China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft and three astronauts into space ahead of moon mission The mission further solidifies China's position as a major player in global space exploration
The Economic Times · May 24 China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing China launched three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut will stay for a year, a record for the country. This mission supports China's goal of landing humans on the moon by 2030. The mission will study long-duration space travel. China is in a race with the US for lunar…
France 24 · May 24 Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in orbit as Beijing ramps up Moon race China launched a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday, where one astronaut will remain in orbit for a full year to prepare for future flights to the Moon. Beijing has said it aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030, having poured billions into…
Fortune · May 24 SpaceX's next-gen rocket is the key to its sky-high valuation, early investor says: 'Starship also enables all kinds of frontier markets' SpaceX’s launch business gives it "access to orbit," said Space Capital CEO Chad Anderson.
The Economic Times · May 24 Rare Blue Moon to light up skies this May: When and where can you watch it Blue Moon 2026 date: A rare Blue Moon will appear on May 31, 2026, marking the second full Moon of the same calendar month. The event occurs because the Moon’s 29.5-day lunar cycle does not perfectly align with the calendar year, leading to an extra full Moon in some years.…
Space · May 24 The most common type of planet in the galaxy may not look anything like Earth on the inside The familiar concept of a planetary core, a small, dense metallic heart we take for granted, may be the exception rather than the rule for exoplanets.
Space · May 24 China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut China has named the three astronauts due to fly on the Shenzhou 23 mission on Sunday (May 24), including Hong Kong's first astronaut.
International Business Times UK · May 23 'Sad and Pathetic' Nicki Minaj Blasted as 'MAGA Has-Been' After SpaceX Launch Visit to Elon Musk Nicki Minaj's surprise appearance at SpaceX's Starbase for a Starship launch attempt sparked online debate after the launch was scrubbed due to technical issues, intertwining celebrity, technology and politics.
Space · May 23 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 211 — Oysters in Space On Episode 211 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space.