New version of Starship rocket ready for critical test flight

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Science

A new version of SpaceX’s mammoth Starship rocket, featuring multiple upgrades, more powerful engines and major safety enhancements is poised for blastoff Thursday in a critical milestone for Elon Musk’s rocket company.It’s also a critical mission...

Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more often — costing us vital science. ‘Things will get worse before they get better’

by News Feed Editor | May 20, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Space debris is only going to get worse as satellite companies ramp up production. What might this mean for our science observation satellites?. | Credit:...

Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel

by News Feed Editor | May 20, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Earth sets at on April 6, 2026, over the moon’s curved limb in this photo captured by the Artemis 2 astronauts during their journey around the lunar far side. ....

SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch

by News Feed Editor | May 20, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: SpaceXThe tallest rocket ever built is now standing on its launch pad ahead of its next mission.SpaceX is about to debut Version 3 (V3) of its giant Starship...

Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system

by News Feed Editor | May 20, 2026 | Science

Nereid, Neptune’s third-largest moon, could be the only intact survivor from an ancient set of moons destroyed early in the solar system’s history, according to a new analysis based on data from the James Webb Space Telescope.Neptune, the eighth and most distant...

Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows

by News Feed Editor | May 20, 2026 | Science

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Neptune’s far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet’s original companions that managed to survive a cosmic crash, scientists reported Wednesday.Sixteen known moons circle Neptune, our solar system’s eighth and most distant planet....