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Multiple sightings across the US have confirmed a bright green meteor fireball, which has been captured on video and reported by hundreds of witnesses. The meteor disintegrated over the East Coast, prompting social media reactions and reports of loud booms. NASA has confirmed the event's trajectory and timing today.
NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully returned after sending four astronauts farther into space than any humans have traveled since 1972. The Orion capsule Integrity has splashed down off Southern California on April 11, completing a 10-day journey around the moon. The mission has tested critical systems for future lunar landings planned for 2028 and marked historic firsts for crew diversity.
The Artemis II crew has completed a 10-day mission, traveling further from Earth than any humans have before. They have safely splashed down off California, with their Orion capsule enduring extreme reentry temperatures. The mission confirms the spacecraft's systems and paves the way for future lunar landings.
The NOIRLab has released a detailed image of the sombrero galaxy, revealing its extensive stellar halo and star streams from past collisions. Meanwhile, astronomers have observed interstellar comet C/2025 R3 Pan-STARRS, which is passing through the solar system for the first time in 170,000 years, and the upcoming Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak tonight, offering spectacular skywatching opportunities.
The Artemis II crew has completed a nearly 10-day lunar flyby, breaking Apollo 13's distance record and returning safely to Earth on April 10, 2026. The mission has tested NASA's Orion spacecraft, provided critical data for Artemis III's planned moon landing in 2027, and energized plans for a sustainable lunar base. The astronauts have shared their experiences and undergone medical checks at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
The Artemis II crew has returned to Earth after a record-breaking lunar flyby, and NASA is pivoting to surface-based lunar exploration. Axiom Space and Northrop Grumman acknowledge corrosion issues in habitat modules, while agencies push toward a 2028 lunar landing and a 2030 Moon base timeline, despite ongoing technical hurdles.
Earth Day marks six decades of environmental effort, with a global movement highlighting activism, policy gains, and individual action. This year's theme, Our Power, Our Planet, emphasizes small, everyday steps alongside landmark rulings and campaigns that protect ecosystems and curb pollution.
Golden Dome's space-based interceptors are advancing with 12 awardees under OTA deals totaling up to $3.2 billion. Space Force officials claim initial capability by 2028, while critics warn on affordability and scale. The plan includes Space-Based Interceptors, ground systems, and AI integration; analysts debate price tags said to run into trillions.
Several wildfires are burning across Georgia and the Southeast, with containment improving in Brantley County while others persist; authorities warn the battles will extend for days as drought and wind drive spread.
NASA’s NISAR satellite has detected rapid subsidence in Mexico City, showing central areas sinking up to 0.78 inches per month and about 9.5 inches per year. Areas like the main airport and Angel of Independence are among the fastest sinking zones, driven by groundwater pumping and urban growth; researchers say mapping rates is key to mitigation.
A U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire has been breaking down: both Ukraine and Russia have reported drone, missile and artillery strikes across multiple regions since May 9–11, with civilian casualties in Kherson, Zaporizhia, Kharkiv, Rivne, Dnipropetrovsk and elsewhere. Each side is accusing the other of violations while exchanges of large drone attacks and air-defence activity have continued.
The Psyche mission has used a Mars gravity assist to accelerate toward its metal-rich target. Launched in 2023, the probe has reoriented its orbit and is on track to arrive at the asteroid Psyche in summer 2029, after testing its science instruments during the Mars flyby.
The Pentagon has released over 160 previously classified files on UFOs, aliens and unidentified phenomena. The batch includes videos, photographs and witness accounts, with officials promising further releases in coming weeks. Skeptics warn the material remains inconclusive while some observers warn of possible concealment.
NASA has selected Lunar Outpost and AstroLab to build lunar terrain vehicles for a moon base program and announced private partners will lead the first uncrewed lunar landers and cargo missions this year, with iterative demonstrations planned toward a permanent lunar outpost.
Airlines have adjusted summer schedules and are temporarily suspending select routes in August–September because jet fuel costs have surged since the Iran conflict closed key shipping lanes. Carriers including American, easyJet and others have reduced seats, delayed route launches or paused services; travelers are being offered refunds or rebooking and face higher fares and fees.
NASA is reorganizing its mission directorates to speed Artemis, advance Moon activity, and prepare field centers for new funding and autonomy. The plan consolidates operations, aims to streamline decision-making, and preserves core science and support functions during a shifting space program.
A meteor about 3 feet wide has entered the atmosphere near the New Hampshire–Massachusetts border, producing loud booms and shaking reported from Delaware to Montreal. NASA and the American Meteor Society say most such meteors burn up before reaching the ground, with possible oceanic impact if any fragment survives.
NASA has disclosed new details about a weekend meteor over New England that produced a double sonic boom. The natural object, 5 feet wide and elephant-sized, traveled at roughly 42,000 mph, fragmented about 40 miles above the ground, and released energy equivalent to about 230-300 tons of TNT. The meteor likely landed in Cape Cod Bay, with no ground impact confirmed.
A wave of space-based data-center startups and defense-aligned ventures are racing to deploy orbital computing. Companies plan test satellites, funding rounds, and government programs to scale AI workloads in orbit, while observers caution about the cost, heat management, and regulatory hurdles.
Isar Aerospace has again delayed the second Spectrum test flight after detecting off-nominal behavior in the vehicle’s fluid systems. The company is analyzing data and working to isolate the root cause as launch windows at Andøya Spaceport remain open through June 21. The delays follow several aborted attempts this year while Isar pursues a scale-up of automated production.
SpaceX has filed to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 each, aiming to raise about $75 billion and value the company near $1.75–1.77 trillion. Elon Musk will retain roughly 82% voting control. The company has allocated unusually large tranches to retail buyers, employees and direct-share participants, and disclosed AI compute deals that affect revenue assumptions.
NASA has directed Crew-12 members to assume a Safe Haven posture in the SpaceX Crew Dragon while Roscosmos conducts an extended repair on persistent air leaks in the Zvezda module. The operation follows earlier leaks that have troubled the aging station since 2019, with assessments focusing on microscopic cracks and corrosion. Crews are returning to normal operations after measurements are completed.
A wave of local and state actions is shaping the data-center boom. New rules aim to curb power use, water consumption and cost pressures, while critics warn of overreach and uneven economic impacts.
Prada has unveiled a body-hugging Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment, created with Axiom Space, featuring ventilation tubes woven into the fabric. The collaboration links luxury fashion with space exploration as brands seek fresh relevance amid market softness. Artemis-era space initiatives loom in the background.
NASA has named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas as the Artemis III crew for a mid‑2027, two‑week orbital test flight to practice docking with prototype lunar landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX. The all‑male selection has prompted online criticism and questions about whether Blue Origin’s recent New Glenn explosion will delay the program.
Ukrainian forces have carried out long‑range strikes deep inside Russia, targeting drone components and oil infrastructure. Authorities report damage at facilities in Cheboksary and Samara, while Kyiv says other oil facilities and drones are being targeted. Russia reports drone activity and counterstrikes across multiple regions.
SOLAR-1 has passed eight months of testing and now transmits coronal mass ejection images to NOAA within 30 minutes, improving early warnings for solar storms that could disrupt signals and infrastructure.
SpaceX has priced the largest IPO in history at $135 per share, raising about $75 billion and valuing the company around $1.75 trillion. The debut has sparked a debate on whether the stock can sustain momentum, while Musk’s broader empire—SpaceX, Starlink, xAI—gains attention as investors weigh the long-term profitability and strategic moves.
The latest batch of declassified UAP documents has been released, with reports detailing orb sightings near sensitive sites and other unexplained phenomena. Officials say the materials are historical records and do not establish alien life or a national security threat. Public interest remains high as investigations continue.