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Star Catcher just raised $65 million to build the world's first power grid in space — with lasers

By Mike Wall published 12 May 26

Star Catcher Industries just raised $65 million to build a constellation of power-beaming satellites, which the Florida company thinks will supercharge the off-Earth economy.

A hidden wildfire pollutant causes thousands of excess deaths per year, satellite data shows

By Joanna Thompson published 12 May 26

Wildfire-derived ozone appears responsible for 2,045 excess deaths, on average, per year across the U.S., 20 years of satellite data reveal.

SpaceX fuels up Starship V3 megarocket for 1st time ahead of crucial test flight (photos)

By Mike Wall published 12 May 26

SpaceX has stacked and fueled the new version of its Starship megarocket for the first time ever, gearing up for a test flight that could launch as soon as this week.

Sun unleashes colossal solar flare and coronal mass ejection, raising the chances of northern lights tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 12 May 26

An M5.7 solar flare triggered radio blackouts over the Atlantic.

Aurora forecast May 12 - Northern lights possible tonight as CME glances past Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 12 May 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

SpaceX launches secret US spy satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

By Mike Wall last updated 12 May 26

SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11) from California's foggy central coast.

NASA's Artemis 3 rocket is taking shape for 2027 launch to test lunar landers (photo)

By Josh Dinner published 11 May 26

The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket has been raised inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, and is awaiting engine integration.

'Nothing short of magical': Astrophotographer captures Lyrid meteors beside the Milky Way

By Anthony Wood published 11 May 26

Dury captured shooting stars glowing with the Milky Way from the remote Scottish Island of Skye.

Satellite spies one of Russia's most active volcanoes melting snow from the inside out

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 11 May 26

Fresh satellite images reveal volcanic heat melting snow around Russia's relentless Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

China's Tianzhou 10 freighter delivers 7 tons of cargo to Tiangong space station

By Mike Wall published 11 May 26

The Tianzhou 10 freighter delivered nearly seven tons of supplies to China's Tiangong space station early Monday morning (May 10), about five hours after launching atop a Long March 7 rocket.