Author: Brooks Mendenhall

Robotic Spaceflight

NASA’s TRACERS mission launches to study space weather

Stars

Betelgeuse’s long-lost companion emerges from the shadows

Solar System

New sednoid “Ammonite” discovery deepens Planet Nine mystery

Science

Webb Telescope discovers possible direct collapse black hole in galaxy collision

What's Launching This Week

NASA’s TRACERS leads busy spaceflight schedule

Human Spaceflight

Axiom Mission 4 crew returns to Earth after historic ISS stay

Science

What we know so far about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar visitor

Science

Astronomers detect the most massive black hole merger ever

What's Launching This Week

Gilmour aims for orbit again as Starlink surges continue

Science

Senate appropriations committee pushes back on 2026 NASA budget cuts

Human Spaceflight

Congress adds Artemis funding to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” backing NASA’s Moon return plans

What's Launching This Week

Gilmour delays debut launch, Starlink flies into the week solo