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Meteor In Boston Triggers Alien Cover-Up Claims Over NASA's Silence Surrounding The Massive Boom

A meteor explosion over Massachusetts sparked online speculation about alien cover-ups, despite NASA confirming it as a natural event. The incident quickly became a major talking point online.

International Business Times UK

Meteor explodes over New England, double boom jolt buildings Massachusetts, Rhode Island, claim reports. What we know so far

American Meteor Society program monitor Robert Lunsford said the group received dozens of reports from Delaware to Montreal with people either hearing the double boom.

The Economic Times

After Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA's entire moon exploration program depends on SpaceX for now as Musk eyes blockbuster IPO soon

"Blue Origin’s inability to launch Blue Moon anytime soon is likely to put the company out of the running for Artemis III."

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'For All Mankind' star Wrenn Schmidt on her character's journey from NASA's mission control to the slammer (interview)

‘She listens to Dolly Parton now. She’s exposed to all kinds of things being in jail, because she’s got nothing but time.’

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 212 — Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base

On Episode 212 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Space.com's Mike Wall to discuss the loss of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.

Space

Robot watch: The weirdest things the clankers did this month including moonwalking themselves to death, losing a fight to a step, and drowning by the dozens in Sydney Harbour

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PC Gamer

Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream

Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT).

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Blue Origin faces months of delay after rocket explosion damages launch pad, puts launch schedule at risk

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch pad suffered extensive damage after an engine test fire explosion. This incident will cause a significant delay of at least six months for rebuilding. Amazon's satellite deployment schedule faces jeopardy and SpaceX's dominance in the commercial launch market is further strengthened. NASA's lunar ambitions…

The Economic Times

Science news this week: Exploding rocket overshadows NASA's next steps to the moon, 'Doomsday Glacier' faces big loss, quantum computer AI hybrid shows impressive results, and war deepens Iran's water crisis

May 30, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

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Blue Moon May 31, 2026: Will this rare lunar event be visible in India? When, where & how to watch it; What it means for zodiac signs, and how it differs from Supermoon

Blue Moon Time May 31, 2026: A rare calendar blue moon will illuminate the night sky on May 31, 2026, marking the first since August 2023. This celestial event, while not appearing blue, will also be a micromoon, making it appear slightly smaller. The blue moon will be visible from…

The Economic Times

NASA reveals more on its moon base plans — and it seems the astronauts might have to assemble it all themselves, like a load of IKEA furniture

NASA outlines Moon Base missions, rover contracts, and cargo landers while relying on commercial partners and uncertain lunar economic potential

TechRadar

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing, causing significant damage to its launch pad. This incident is a major setback for the company's plans, including its role in NASA's Artemis program. The explosion occurred just a month after the New Glenn fleet was grounded due to an…

The Economic Times

Did Anyone Die in Blue Origin's New Glenn Fireball Explosion? Extensive Damage Feared

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion at Kennedy Space Centre delays NASA's 2028 moon base plans, impacting satellite launches and lunar missions.

International Business Times UK

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the rocket but also appears to have significantly damaged Blue Origin’s only launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space…

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Evening Standard

Moon base plans suffer early setback after Blue Origin rocket explosion

The space company founded by billionaire Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos has a key role from the outset in establishing a lunar outpost.

Space

'For All Mankind' spin-off 'Star City' will make you want to know more about the Soviet space program

Stories of NASA and Apollo have passed into folklore, but the equivalent stories from the other side of the Iron Curtain have often been shrouded in secrecy.

The Economic Times

Could space-grown stem cells unlock faster cancer treatments and revolutionize organ regeneration breakthroughs? NASA’s ISS experiments are revealing surprising answers about the power of microgravity medicine

Space stem cell research is rapidly changing cancer treatment and regenerative medicine worldwide. Scientists aboard the International Space Station discovered stem cells grow into realistic 3D tissue structures faster in microgravity. NASA says these conditions reveal biological processes hidden by Earth’s gravity. Researchers now study tumour growth, tissue repair, immune…

The Independent UK

White House launches ‘alien’ website to brag about the arrest of migrants

‘Aliens have been walking among us, living in our neighborhoods, and interacting with us in our daily lives,’ the site states

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'I would never have guessed it': Unexpected effect is squeezing Mars' atmosphere like toothpaste, experts say

Researchers have uncovered an unexpected phenomenon, dubbed the Zwan-Wolf effect, squeezing plasma "like toothpaste" in Mars' upper atmosphere. This effect, which also happens on Earth, was thought to be impossible on the Red Planet.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Reacts After Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Rocket Explodes In Fireball

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos respond after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during a test at Kennedy Space Centre, with no injuries reported.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon UFO Leaks: Declassified Video Claims Craft Was Blasted to Pieces

Newly released Pentagon UFO leaks include a declassified video of a craft being shot down, a vivid 2025 helicopter encounter and decades of sightings around US military and nuclear sites.

Tom’s Guide

‘Star City’ review: Apple TV’s new ‘For All Mankind’ spinoff is a gripping Soviet spy thriller that I’m (mostly) here for

This "Star City" review explores how Apple TV Plus’s new "For All Mankind" spinoff trades NASA optimism for a darker, paranoid Soviet spy thriller that mostly pulls it off.

The Independent UK

Blue Origin explosion could see US fall behind China in moon race

Massive fireball during routine test means Nasa’s Artemis programme could entirely depend on Musk’s unproven Starship rocket

LiveScience

'Very rough day': Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in gigantic fireball, days after being selected for NASA moon missions

The rocket explosion, a contender for the largest in American history, is a significant setback for Jeff Bezos and NASA.

Space

A 'lost planet' may have given Jupiter and Uranus their moons

New research suggests the moons of Jupiter and Uranus may hint that our planetary neighborhood once had a third ice giant.

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