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. Space · May 24
'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. International Business Times UK · 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. Space · May 23
SpaceX's Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test SpaceX's latest Starship test flight achieved a significant milestone, deploying mock satellites and executing a controlled splashdown. This successful uncrewed launch, the first of its V3 iteration, bolsters investor confidence ahead of the company's anticipated IPO next month. The Economic Times · May 23
SpaceX Starship Flight 12: Don't miss these stunning photos from the launch of the most powerful Starship yet Starship V3 led to some stunning launch photography after it lifted off from Starbase on SpaceX's 12th flight of the rocket that aims to land astronauts on the moon. Space · May 23
China just launched 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station. One will stay for a full year. (video) China's Shenzhou 23 astronaut mission launched Sunday (May 24) to relieve an overdue crew on the Tiangong space station. Space · May 23
SpaceX carries out mostly successful Starship test flight SpaceX's Starship spacecraft splashed down into the Indian Ocean Friday after the company performed a mostly successful test flight of the latest version of its enormous rocket. There's a lot riding on SpaceX' the company is under contract with NASA to produce a modified version of Starship to serve as… The Economic Times · May 23
SpaceX just launched Starship V3 — its most powerful megarocket yet — into space for the 1st time in spectacular Flight 12 test (video) SpaceX's Starship V3, the most powerful rocket ever built, just roared off its launch pad in a spectacular show of power and technology. Space · May 23
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet The Independent UK · May 22
Starship V3 from space: Satellite snaps amazing photo of SpaceX megarocket on the pad A sharp-eyed satellite captured an amazing photo of SpaceX's first Starship V3 megarocket on the pad Thursday (May 21), just before it was supposed to lift off. Space · May 22
Don't wait for the full moon: Here's when the moon looks best through a telescope Long before the full moon rises, shifting sunlight transforms the lunar surface into one of the sky's best telescope targets. Space · May 22
Musk may already be a trillionaire while these SpaceX employees and investors will hit multibillion-dollar jackpots after blockbuster IPO If SpaceX surpasses $1.7 trillion after going public, it would confirm Musk’s $1 trillion net worth. Fortune · May 22
NASA Astronauts Took Thousands Of Photos During Artemis II, And These 23 Stand Out The Most For 10 days in April, NASA’s Artemis II crew traveled around the far side of the Moon and back, marking one of the most important crewed lunar missions since the Apollo era. But alongside the technical milestones, the astronauts also documented the journey in a far more human way, by… Bored Panda · May 22
Cosmic crystal ball reveals an ancient dying star | Space photo of the day for May 22, 2026 A breathtaking new image captures the Crystal Ball Nebula, the remains of a dying star found in the constellation Taurus. Space · May 22
Space · May 22 NASA is updating its Artemis moon base plan today. Here's how to watch it live. NASA will give an update on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) about its plans to build a moon base, and you can watch it live.
Space · May 22 Scientists thought Jupiter's moon Europa was ejecting water. Now they're not so sure "The evidence for water vapor plumes on Europa isn’t as strong as we first understood it."
Space · May 22 The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it? The moon will pass in front of Regulus for some observers on May 23, blocking its light.
The Economic Times · May 22 Planet Parade this weekend: How to see Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury shine together after sunset Planetary alignments continue to capture public fascination because they make astronomy feel approachable and easy to experience. Unlike distant deep-space events that require telescopes or specialized equipment, bright planets can often be spotted with the naked eye from suburban backyards, rooftops and public parks.
Space · May 22 This cryptocurrency billionaire will fly SpaceX's 1st private Starship to Mars, but when? SpaceX says it will launch a private flyby mission to Mars that will be led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, but when it will fly is unclear.
Kiplinger · May 22 I'm a Fund Manager: This Is What Investors Need to Know About the SpaceX IPO Investors should start seeing SpaceX as a vertically integrated infrastructure giant spanning space transportation, global communications and AI compute.
The Guardian - US · May 22 Mars colony and Grok warnings: five strange details in SpaceX’s pitch to investors IPO filing from Elon Musk’s company reveals look at finances, cosmic ambitions and insight into tech empire’s quirks
The Economic Times · May 22 SpaceX postpones highly anticipated Starship launch SpaceX's Starship launch is postponed. A technical glitch delayed the test flight. The company aims for a new attempt on Friday. This mission is crucial for SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering. It also supports NASA's lunar program. The Starship rocket is key for returning humans to the Moon. SpaceX is…
The Economic Times · May 22 Chandrayaan-3 receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has earned the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Recognized for its historic soft landing near the Moon's south pole, the mission provided crucial data for future lunar endeavors and confirmed the presence of vital resources.
Space · May 22 SpaceX's 1st Starship V3 megarocket launch scrubbed at last minute. Sorry, Nicki Minaj SpaceX's new "V3" Starship megarocket was supposed to fly for the first time ever on Thursday (May 21), but technical issues nixed that plan.
Space · May 21 Rocket Lab launches private Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit (video) Rocket Lab launched an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22).