Stories in Science
NASA published an artist's concept of PRIMA, the proposed far-infrared observatory selected in September 2026 as the first Probe Explorers mission. If confirmed, it would target a 2033 launch for a planned five-year mission.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 returned to Earth on Oct. 8, 2026, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off California aboard the Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft after nearly eight months on the International Space Station.
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2026 describes the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, built from nearly 100 holes melted near the South Pole and filled with strings of light detectors.
Astrophotographer Tom Williams imaged Saturn, Titan, Enceladus and the planet's rings using a technique that combines thousands of short exposures to counter atmospheric blur.
NASA is inviting participants of all ages and skill levels to register for the 2026 Space Apps Challenge, a two-day global event on Nov. 14 and 15 focused on lunar exploration, deep space and astrophysics.
Persistent heavy rain since mid-September 2026 has flooded 50 Thai provinces, affecting more than 4 million people, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 returned to Earth on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, splashing down off Los Angeles after 237 days aboard the International Space Station.
NASA's Oct. 13, 2026, release reported a Falcon 9 launch carrying more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the station, with docking then scheduled for Oct. 15.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope has spotted thousands of brown dwarfs while mapping the sky, and a new study of 37 of them finds chemically rich atmospheres containing water, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane.
The European Space Agency's article gathers viewing-safety guidance and image resources on the 2026 eclipse and the European eclipses expected through 2028.
NASA's Oct. 10, 2026, advisory planned an Inspiration Tour flyover before the Jets-Browns game on Oct. 11, with Jared Isaacman assigned to pilot one of three F-5 jets.
In an Oct. 8, 2026, advisory, NASA announced a media teleconference for Oct. 15 about MMX. The mission's launch was then scheduled for Oct. 19 EDT, or Oct. 20 in Japan.
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