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These record-breaking black hole winds could create a category 79 hurricane on Earth

By Robert Lea published 9 June 26

"This wind is unlike anything on Earth."

Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test

By Elizabeth Howell published 9 June 26

A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.

Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?

By Paul Sutter published 9 June 26

Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?

NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronaut crew

By Josh Dinner published 9 June 26

NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.

Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10

By Joe Rao published 9 June 26

Set your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.

'This is actually taking a page out of the Communist Party playbook': New White House proposal could deny scientists funding based on their political opinions

By Chelsea Gohd published 9 June 26

"It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 9 June 26

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

Why Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' feels like the most exciting sci-fi release of the year

By Richard Edwards published 9 June 26

The director of 'Close Encounters' and 'ET', an original story, 'X-Files'-style conspiracy theories… 'Disclosure Day' is a welcome escape from the mega-franchises.

How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook

By Keith Cooper published 9 June 26

If and when SETI discovers alien life, then a revised Declaration of Principles guarantees that once the discovery has been verified, its disclosure will come soon thereafter.

On this day in space! June 9, 1952: Abee meteorite falls in Canada

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 9 June 26

On June 9, 1952, the Abee meteorite fell in Alberta, Canada, at 11:05 p.m. at night.