Space Debris

Bailey G. Light Jan 12, 2026 NASA has identified a list of 32 technology shortfalls and invites you to give input on your critical technology needs using this feedback mechanism. Whether you’re part of the space technology community or an interested member of the public, your input is invaluable. By registering and providing…

A Indian rocket's return-to-flight mission apparently didn't go very well. India's EOS-N1 satellite is seen before encapsulation into the fairing of its PSLV rocket. (Image credit: ISRO) "Close to the end of the third stage , we are seeing a little more disturbance in the vehicle roll rates, and subsequently,…

(Image credit: Phil Barker/Future) In 2019, Fender launched a product that revolutionized the acoustic guitar space – the American Acoustasonic Telecaster. At the time, Fender's then-CEO Andy Mooney said, “This is the first time in Fender history an acoustic guitar will take top billing at NAMM.” The hybrid model bridged…

Fresh Nopedy Nopes are alive and well for the 2026 Minnesota Vikings, as the calendar has flipped to the offseason. […...Read More

SEOUL - North Korea's Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un, urged South Korea to investigate recent drone incidents over North Korean airspace, in a statement carried by state media KCNA on Sunday (Jan 11). Kim said she appreciated Seoul for making a wise decision to announce its…

NASA's next exoplanet mission has reached the final frontier. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission and about three dozen other payloads from California on Jan. 11, 2025, on a rideshare flight called "Twilight." (Image credit: SpaceX) During its yearlong orbital mission, the 716-pound (325 kilograms) Pandora…

Space, 2026! - What's Coming in Spaceflight This Year - YouTube Watch On On Episode 192 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik looks forward to 2026, which promises to be the most exciting year in the new space age yet! On other news, NASA's budget seems…

January 10, 2026 1 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm Four ISS crew members are set to touch down on Thursday after NASA announced the first medical evacuation in the space station’s history By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron The International Space Station, as seen from…

Our weekly crossword puzzle will test how well you've been paying attention to this week's news. (Image credit: Rob Byron via Canva Pro) Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. From groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station to dazzling new images…

A "serious medical condition" with a crew member aboard the International Space Station has led NASA to bring the astronaut and three crewmates back to Earth months earlier than planned, the first such emergency return in the orbiting laboratory's 25-year history, senior space agency officials said...Read More