A 2025 SpaceX rocket re-entry over Europe released lithium into the upper atmosphere, a new study finds, raising concerns about unregulated pollution at high altitudes.

SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites; booster landed safely, advancing rocket reuse.

Avio USA to build $500M rocket motor plant in Virginia, creating 1,000 jobs.

NASA’s Chandra Observatory captured the first image of a star’s astrosphere, revealing how young stars shape their surroundings.

The U.S. military awards AST SpaceMobile $30M to test satellite-to-radio links using its BlueBird satellites for troops, aiming to boost battlefield connectivity.

Chinese scientists created ASTERIS AI to boost deep-space imaging, revealing faint galaxies and advancing astronomy.

Aalyria Technologies raised $100M to expand its AI-powered satellite network tech for commercial and defense use by 2026.

Apple files patent for a removable case with a movable antenna to boost satellite connectivity on iPhones and iPads, potentially enabling broader broadband and emergency services via low-Earth orbit satellites.

A new study shows icy Kuiper Belt objects like Arrokoth likely formed via gentle gravitational collapse, not violent impacts.

The U.S. is speeding up deployment of laser and microwave weapons amid rising threats from Iran, China, and Russia, following a recent operation in Venezuela and concerns over "Havana syndrome."