Latest articles by Brett Tingley
The US wants to build offshore rocket launch sites. Critics say 'our coasts deserve better'
The U.S. government is looking into launching commercial rockets from sea-based launch sites, but some advocacy groups fear making the ocean a dumping ground.
The US Space Force just got a new electromagnetic weapon to jam adversary satellites
The U.S. Space Force has acquired one of its first publicly acknowledged offensive weapons, one that can blast adversary satellites with electromagnetic radiation.
NASA's New Horizons probe just woke up from hibernation 6 billion miles away beyond Pluto. What's it doing out there?
NASA's New Horizons probe has woken up in good health nearly 6 billion miles away beyond Pluto after spending nearly a year in hibernation.
China releases 1st photo of Earth's elusive 'quasi-moon' Kamo'oalewa
China's Tianwen-2 probe beamed home a photo of its target, asteroid 2016HO3, also known as quasi-moon Kamo'oalewa.
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe captures remarkable photo of a two-headed asteroid 62 million miles away
Japan's Hayabusa2 asteroid probe got up close to asteroid Torifune on July 5 and captured stunning new images of the double-lobed space rock.
Stunning new NASA space telescope images reveal the universe in red, white and blue for America 250
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has released four stunning images of cosmic wonders, depicted in red, white and blue for the America 250 anniversary on July 4.
Europe's deadly heat wave seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 30, 2026
Europe's Sentinel-3 satellite captured data that helps visualize June's deadly heat wave, allowing researchers to further understand the extent of soaring temperatures.
China's space plane appears to have released a mystery object in orbit
China's Shenlong space plane appears to have released a mystery object while in orbit, according to a private space surveillance firm.
Satellite-boosting spacecraft inside air-launched rocket | Space photo of the day for June 12, 2026
A spacecraft was recently prepped for encapsulation inside of its rocket at one of NASA's launch facilities ahead of its launch to save another satellite.
Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory Mark II smart telescope review
Review The Celestron Origin Mark II smart telescope will have you capturing crisp images of deep-sky objects within minutes of taking it out of the box.
NASA's X-59 jet is ready to break the sound barrier for the 1st time this month
NASA's X-59 jet is on the verge of finally breaking the sound barrier as the agency looks forward to the aircraft's first supersonic flight this month.
Cosmic crystal ball reveals an ancient dying star | Space photo of the day for May 22, 2026
A breathtaking new image captures the Crystal Ball Nebula, the remains of a dying star found in the constellation Taurus.
Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start
Lunar Outpost has unveiled designs for a new Pegasus moon rover for a 2028 launch — but the Colorado-based company isn't stopping there.
US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)
The U.S. military test-launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 20, 2026.
Lasers take aim at a galaxy far, far away | Space photo of the day for May 4, 2026
Looking like a scene out of "Star Wars," this image shows the ESO's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) beaming four separate lasers into the sky towards the Tarantula Nebula.
US Space Force wants space-based missile interceptors for Golden Dome ready by 2028
The United States Space Force has created a new program to develop space-based missile interceptors, with the goal of being able to demonstrate their capability by 2028.
Space combat was 'critical to mission success' in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says
The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force.
Artemis 2 Splashdown: NASA hails Orion astronauts' return from moon
Friday, April 10, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.
Artemis 2 astronauts reveal adorable zero-g indicator 'Rise' | Space photo of the day for March 31, 2026
The four astronaut's of NASA's Artemis 2 mission arrived in style at Kennedy Space Center ahead of their historic moon mission.
Sun rises on Artemis 2 launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 30, 2026
NASA's SLS moon rocket casts a striking silhouette against the rising sun ahead of the agency's Artemis 2 mission, currently scheduled for April 1.
New portrait of the oldest-known supernova | Space photo of the day for March 27, 2026
A NASA X-ray telescope has captured a breathtaking portrait of a supernova remnant, revealing unseen features of the exploded star.
Rattling the Roman Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 26, 2026
NASA released a new image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope undertaking testing to simulate vibrations experienced during launch.
Rocket shines under the northern lights | Space photo of the day for March 25, 2026
A gorgeous new photo shows the northern lights rippling across the night sky above Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket.
