In 2026, astronauts will travel around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo era, powerful new space telescopes will prepare to survey billions of galaxies, and multiple nations will launch missions aimed at finding habitable worlds,

What: A forward-looking SETI Live discussion examining the most significant space science missions, discoveries, and observational opportunities anticipated in 2026.

As space scales into daily infrastructure, which moments in 2026 will still feel new -and which will quietly change everything?

A first-of-its-kind space telescope could soon launch into orbit and potentially chart a new path forward for astronomy. Announced today at a special session of the American Astronomical Society’s (AAS’s) annual winter meeting,

The very latest developments in the world of space science with Roland Pease, recorded at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting in New Orleans, where thousands of space and planetary scientists come together to promote discovery in space science for the benefit of humanity.

NASA’s ESCAPADE mission is being held up as a test case for a new era of cheaper planetary science, one where small spacecraft and commercial rockets promise big discoveries at a fraction of traditional costs.

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

A billionaire-backed philanthropic organization is funding the development of a series of new observatories, including a space telescope larger than Hubble.

The roots of material science in space began in the mid-20th century during the dawn of the space race. Image Credit: Indometeus/Wikimedia Commons To begin with, rockets, space shuttles, and satellites predominantly used aluminium alloys for their ...