SPACE

York Space Systems faces securities fraud litigation following a stock decline linked to software issues. Despite legal challenges, the company reports operational progress and introduces a new spacecraft platform.

Spain commits €2 billion to Europe's Iris2 satellite constellation, aiming to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink. The investment supports secure, sovereign satellite communications for national and European needs.

Chicago reports its first West Nile virus death of 2026, linked to increased mosquito activity due to heavy rainfall. Health officials urge precautions as the virus remains a significant threat.

Elon Musk's playful claim of being an alien at Davos reignites online speculation, blending humour with serious discussions on extraterrestrial life and humanity's future in space.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched successfully, aiming to explore dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets. It promises to expand our cosmic understanding with its vast field of view and data capabilities.

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased by over 30% last week, yet remains below pre-war levels due to ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

Photon Matrix launches a laser-equipped mosquito control device in the US, coinciding with California's worst West Nile virus activity in five years. The device uses AI and lidar for precise targeting.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope, launching August 30, aims to directly image faint exoplanets, advancing the search for Earth-like worlds. Its advanced instruments promise breakthroughs in understanding dark matter and distant planets.

Elon Musk received Ukraine's Order of Freedom for Starlink's pivotal role in maintaining communications during the war, highlighting his influence on US-Ukraine relations despite past tensions with Zelenskyy.

A collapsed glacier near Langtang Lirung, not an earthquake, caused the deadly flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, underscoring the dangers of climate change in the Himalayas.

A near-total lunar eclipse will turn the moon a deep reddish-orange, visible across the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa. No special equipment is needed to enjoy this celestial event.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for Starlink's crucial role in Ukraine's war efforts, highlighting its strategic importance and ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

An 8-year-old girl died from a rare brain-eating amoeba after swimming, highlighting the importance of precautions to reduce exposure risk during freshwater activities in summer.

SpaceX plans to build a spaceport in Louisiana's Vermilion Parish, promising job creation and economic growth, while raising environmental and community concerns.

Tesla and SpaceX are collaborating to construct Terafab, a massive semiconductor facility in Texas, aiming to address future chip demand with a $16.8 billion investment, creating 3,000 jobs initially.

Elon Musk identifies China as a formidable competitor in AI and robotics, citing its manufacturing scale and AI capabilities, while SpaceX faces increasing competition in the commercial rocket launch market.

SpaceX set a new record by launching two Falcon 9 rockets within 38 minutes, showcasing its rapid launch capabilities and operational efficiency across multiple sites.

Elon Musk forecasts AI will comprise 99% of SpaceX's value within five years, with AI revenue surpassing other segments soon. SpaceX's AI growth highlights both opportunities and execution risks.

Physicists have resolved a scientific puzzle about diamond melting under extreme pressure, using laser-driven shock waves to observe the process, aligning experimental results with theoretical predictions for the first time.

Astronomers have identified three supermassive black holes in a single galaxy, offering new insights into early black hole growth and galaxy evolution, using data from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Millions across Europe witnessed a rare total solar eclipse, the first in 27 years to touch mainland Europe, with totality visible in Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures detailed images of the Lion Nebula, revealing insights into dust survival and star formation processes, enhancing our understanding of cosmic evolution.

A total solar eclipse is visible today across parts of Europe and the Arctic, with live streams available from major space agencies. Unique flights offer aerial views of the event.

Michael Zeiler embarks on an expedition to witness a total solar eclipse over Greenland, aiming to observe an aurora during totality. The eclipse path spans Greenland, Iceland, and parts of Europe.

Vietnamese startup VinSpace has signed a deal with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, highlighting Vietnam's growing space ambitions and private sector involvement in aerospace.

The FCC approved a satellite by Reflect Orbital to reflect sunlight at night, sparking concerns from astronomers about potential night sky changes and safety risks.

Discover safe ways to view the August 12 solar eclipse, including DIY pinhole projectors and certified eclipse glasses, while avoiding eye damage with expert guidance from NASA and safety officials.

On August 12, a solar eclipse will be visible across the Northern Hemisphere, with totality in Iceland and northern Spain, and partial views in Europe, North Africa, and northeastern North America.

Oil prices remain volatile due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with conflicting signals from Iran and the U.S. affecting market stability and future energy supply expectations.