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The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 13 May 26

M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, looks incredible in this new snap by the James Webb Space Telescope.

30-mile-high clouds of acid on Venus are made by the largest 'hydraulic jump' in the solar system

By Keith Cooper published 13 May 26

A 3,700-mile-long cloud bank on Venus forms through the same phenomenon that describes how water spreads out in your kitchen sink, scientists say.

'Like putting a microscope into the core of the sun': World's 1st space-based neutrino detector launches to orbit

By Tereza Pultarova published 13 May 26

The world's first space-based neutrino detector launched to space this month to study elusive neutrino particles that constantly bombard Earth.

Cost estimate for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system balloons to $1.2 trillion

By Mike Wall published 13 May 26

It will likely cost about $1.2 trillion to develop and operate President Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report.

Observing Earth from space can help companies make better decisions

By Sponsored published 13 May 26

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Lithuanian earth observation companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to refine the way they deliver data solutions to clients.

Aurora forecast May 13 - Northern lights may get a boost this week as a giant coronal hole turns toward Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 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's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly

By Mike Wall published 12 May 26

SpaceX is officially targeting May 19 for the debut of Starship Version 3, an advanced new vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars.

Uranus and Neptune could be full of rocks, new study suggests

By Chelsea Gohd published 12 May 26

"Rather than 'icy' or 'rocky,' we should simply call them minor giants."

Cowboy Space raises $275 million to launch AI data centers on brand-new rocket

By Elizabeth Howell published 12 May 26

The newly rebranded Cowboy Space Corp. will use the money to develop and operate AI data centers in orbit, which it will launch on a homegrown rocket.

'Cannibal stars,' AI and the Rubin Observatory could shed light on the mystery of dark energy. Here's how

By Robert Lea published 12 May 26

Scientists are hunting for "unknown unknowns" that could lead us to missing ingredients in our recipe of the cosmos.