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- 1SpaceX's Starship megarocket to launch to orbit for first time Sept. 28●SpaceX's Starship megarocket launching to orbit for 1st time ever on Sept. 28: Watch it live
SpaceX is preparing its Starship megarocket for a launch attempt to orbit on September 28, the first time the vehicle would reach orbit. The flight is expected to be streamed live, drawing wide attention from space enthusiasts and industry watchers. Starship is central to SpaceX's plans for deep-space missions and NASA's lunar ambitions.
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NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, intended to bring rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, has reportedly been cancelled, according to a report in Science. The long-troubled program had faced ballooning costs and schedule delays, and its demise would mark a major setback for planetary science and the search for signs of ancient life on Mars.
- 3NASA unveils $20 billion moon base strategy●NASA unveils ambitious $20 billion moon base strategy: What to know
NASA has laid out plans for a permanent moon base costing an estimated $20 billion, according to ABC News. The strategy would establish a long-term human presence on the lunar surface, building on the Artemis program. Details of the timeline, funding and partners remain under scrutiny as observers weigh what the ambitious proposal would require.
- 4Nasal spray offers needle-free pain relief for injured children●Nasal spray offers needle-free pain relief for children with injuries
A nasal spray that delivers pain relief without needles is being reported as an option for children being treated for injuries. The needle-free approach could make emergency pain management easier and less distressing for young patients, and medical news coverage is highlighting its potential to change how children's pain is handled in clinical settings.
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SpaceX carried out a Starship launch, the latest test flight of its giant next-generation rocket developed in Texas. The flight is drawing widespread attention as the Starship program is central to NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon and to Elon Musk's ambitions for missions to Mars. Audiences worldwide are following updates on how the vehicle performed during the test.
- 6SpaceX Starship rocket readies for 14th test flight●SpaceX’s Starship rocket prepares for 14th test flight
SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for a 14th test flight, according to AP News. The reusable vehicle, central to Elon Musk's plans for missions to the Moon and Mars, continues its series of incremental flight tests. Each launch draws attention as the company works toward full reusability and upcoming NASA lunar missions.
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SpaceX has carried out the 14th flight test of its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The test from Starbase, Texas is part of the company's iterative campaign to prove out the vehicle for future lunar and Mars missions, and it is drawing wide attention from space watchers and news outlets.
- 8Astronaut Kayla Barron to command second space mission●Richland astronaut Kayla Barron to command second space mission
NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, who grew up in Richland, Washington, has been selected to command her second space mission. The announcement is drawing attention in her hometown and among space watchers, as commanding a crewed flight marks a significant career milestone for the former Navy officer and 2017 NASA astronaut class member.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared SpaceX to proceed with the 14th flight of its Starship rocket. The regulator's approval removes the last major hurdle for the next test launch from SpaceX's Texas facilities. Starship is central to NASA's lunar landing plans and Elon Musk's ambitions for deep-space travel, and each flight test draws close attention from space watchers and industry analysts.
- 10Odds of being hit by falling space junk are rising●"For now, people are more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space junk. But those odds are shifting. Sean
Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, warn that while a person is still more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space debris, the odds are shifting as more objects re-enter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry to reduce the risk.
- 11New findings point to possible life on Saturn's moon Enceladus●Promising discoveries about the potential for life on one of Saturn’s icy moons
Researchers at Freie Universität Berlin, including planetary scientist Frank Postberg, have announced new discoveries about the potential for life on Enceladus, one of Saturn's icy moons, based on data from NASA's Cassini mission. The findings, published as a science release by the university, add to growing evidence that the moon's subsurface ocean could host microbial life, drawing wide attention in the science community.
- 12Crew-13 Arrives at Kennedy Space Center for Oct. 1 ISS Launch●Crew-13 Arrives at KSC for Oct. 1 ISS Launch
The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their scheduled launch to the International Space Station on October 1. The crew's arrival marks the final stages of prelaunch preparations, including training reviews and rehearsals, as NASA and its commercial partner finalize the mission to rotate personnel aboard the orbiting laboratory.
- 13NASA tests ground stations for Nancy Grace Roman telescope data●Teleskop Nancy Grace Roman już przesyła dane na Ziemię, choć regularne obserwacje naukowe dopiero przed nim. Teraz NASA
NASA has confirmed that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is already transmitting data to Earth, ahead of the start of its regular scientific observations. The agency tested whether ground stations could handle the full data flow once the telescope begins operations, with stations run by three space agencies taking part, including Japan's JAXA.
- 14Cartwheel Galaxy: a spectacular remnant of a cosmic collision●La galaxie de la Roue de Chariot, spectaculaire vestige d’une collision cosmique [vidéo] https:// 2tout2rien.fr/voyage-v
The Cartwheel Galaxy, a ring-shaped galaxy formed after a violent collision with a smaller galaxy, is drawing attention in a French-language post showcasing imagery of the structure. The galaxy's striking wheel-like shape, produced by the impact's expanding rings of star formation, has previously been captured in detail by the James Webb Space Telescope and other NASA and ESA observatories.