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Webb Telescope captures star formation in FS Tau region

Webb Telescope captures star formation in FS Tau region

New infrared imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope offers a look at the birth of stars within the dust-shrouded FS Tau region. These findings provide evidence that protostars accumulate mass through discrete, energetic episodes rather than steady growth.

Science ·3 Jul 2026, 22:40 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Katalyst Space Technologies has deployed its Link spacecraft to perform a robotic rescue of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The mission seeks to prevent the telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere by boosting it to a higher, stable orbit.

Science ·3 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA's Hubble Spots Star-Spangled Cosmic Scene

NASA's Hubble Spots Star-Spangled Cosmic Scene

To commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary, NASA has released a high-resolution image of the massive Messier 3 globular cluster containing 500,000 stars.

Science ·3 Jul 2026, 19:36 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA launches Link spacecraft to rescue falling Swift telescope

NASA launches Link spacecraft to rescue falling Swift telescope

Katalyst Space Technologies launched the Link spacecraft to stabilize the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which is losing altitude due to solar activity.

Science ·3 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA launches robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay

NASA launches robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay

A robotic spacecraft is attempting an unprecedented salvage mission to rescue the decaying Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from atmospheric reentry. This high-risk effort marks the first time an American robotic craft will attempt to service an uncrewed U.S. government satellite.

Science ·3 Jul 2026, 13:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA mission to rescue Swift space telescope delayed by launch problem

NASA mission to rescue Swift space telescope delayed by launch problem

A mission to boost the aging Swift gamma-ray telescope's orbit has been paused following a failure to deploy the rocket. NASA is evaluating if a secondary launch attempt is feasible.

Science ·2 Jul 2026, 17:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA TESS mission identifies first exoplanet using gravitational microlensing

NASA TESS mission identifies first exoplanet using gravitational microlensing

NASA's TESS satellite has successfully utilized gravitational microlensing to discover a super-Jupiter 40,000 light-years away, marking an evolution in its capabilities.

Science ·1 Jul 2026, 15:35 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA selects Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Firefly

NASA selects Astrobotic Intuitive Machines Firefly

NASA has selected three aerospace companies to develop lunar landers for a series of missions aimed at establishing a sustained human presence on the moon.

Science ·1 Jul 2026, 05:08 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
New Horizons data confirms solar wind slows in the outer heliosphere

New Horizons data confirms solar wind slows in the outer heliosphere

New Horizons data reveals a measurable deceleration of the solar wind as it interacts with interstellar gas. This research helps clarify the heliosphere's protective boundary and its role in shielding the solar system.

Science ·30 Jun 2026, 10:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA to launch robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay

NASA to launch robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay

NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform a robotic rescue of the Swift telescope, which is experiencing rapid orbital decay. The mission aims to prevent the satellite's reentry and preserve its ability to study cosmic events.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 18:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
NASA launches robotic mission to boost Swift telescope to higher orbit

NASA launches robotic mission to boost Swift telescope to higher orbit

NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform an autonomous rescue of the aging Swift telescope, which is losing altitude due to solar activity. The mission aims to demonstrate in-orbit maintenance and extend the lifespan of critical scientific assets.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 15:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Astronomers identify largest and lowest density super-puff exoplanets yet

Astronomers identify largest and lowest density super-puff exoplanets yet

Researchers have identified a pair of exceptionally low-density gas giants that defy existing astronomical theories regarding how massive planets form. These super-puff worlds, located 1,110 light-years away, possess vast radii despite having only a small fraction of Jupiter's mass.

Science ·27 Jun 2026, 04:30 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Astronomers found two rare super puff planets lighter than cotton candy

Astronomers found two rare super puff planets lighter than cotton candy

Researchers have identified two giant exoplanets with densities comparable to shaving foam, marking them as some of the lightest worlds ever discovered. These rare super-puffs challenge existing models regarding how giant planets form.

Science ·27 Jun 2026, 03:31 ·Niko Vale 2 min read
NASA names Cal Poly winner of 2026 Human Lander Challenge for lunar tech

NASA names Cal Poly winner of 2026 Human Lander Challenge for lunar tech

NASA named California Polytechnic State University the winner of the 2026 Human Lander Challenge for their project advancing life support technologies.

Science ·26 Jun 2026, 23:31 ·Niko Vale 2 min read
NASA PACE satellite tracks wildfire smoke and vegetation health

NASA PACE satellite tracks wildfire smoke and vegetation health

Originally designed for ocean observation, NASA's PACE satellite is providing new insights into terrestrial fire tracking and atmospheric smoke plumes. The mission uses hyperspectral instruments to assess vegetation stress and map burn scars.

Science ·26 Jun 2026, 22:48 ·Niko Vale 3 min read