Space Debris

The Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft on the pad Feb. 1 during a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 mission. Credit: NASA/Sam Lott WASHINGTON — NASA is no longer planning a February launch of the Artemis 2 mission after encountering hydrogen leaks during a fueling test of the…

"This place has been more than just a pub - it’s been a community, a safe space, and a second home for so many" The team behind a well-known Oldham pub have issued a sad update about their future at the venue. The landlords at The Angel Inn located on…

We’re going to need more X’s “This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI’s mission.” SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy booster lift off from Starbase, Texas, in March 2025. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX has formally acquired another one of Elon Musk’s companies, xAi, the…

So that’s what he meant by the everything app. So that’s what he meant by the everything app. by Jay Peters Feb 2, 2026, 9:53 PM UTC Image: SpaceX Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years…

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Donald Peterson, PhD , President and Founder of the D-Peterson Foundation, represents a rare blend of academic excellence, policy leadership, and grassroots impact in Nigeria’s development space. Though not one to court publicity, his influence has steadily grown through the consistent, life-changing interventions of his Foundation and his strategic role…

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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…

Blue Origin plans to put a focus on the development of its human lunar capabilities, so it won’t be sending tourists to space for at least the next two years. That means we won’t be seeing any New Shepard launches for quite some time. Blue Origin is one of the…

An artist's concept of NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory in space. (Image credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab) This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights . In 2026, astronauts will travel around the moon for…