Robotic mission to Uranus receives top priority in decadal surveyIn a long-awaited report released Tuesday, a panel of planetary scientists recommended NASA prioritize development of a flagship robotic mission that would orbit Uranus, a frozen world with 27 known moons that has not been explored since a fleeting visit by the Voyager 2 spacecraft 36 years ago.
Commercial spy satellites put Russia’s Ukraine invasion in the public eyeImages collected by commercial satellites have chronicled the buildup of Russian forces on Ukraine’s borders and the ongoing invasion, providing intelligence previously only available from government sources — and seldom released to the public.
China presents space plans and priorities in new white paperChina has released a white paper outlining the centrality of space to the country’s “overall national strategy” as well as major plans for the years ahead.
New science from Juno provides insight into atmospheric processes on JupiterIn a series of newly released papers from a science team on NASA’s Juno mission, new data is helping researchers discover how Jupiter’s atmosphere functions underneath the planet’s thick upper cloud layer.
Revised budget reconciliation package reduces NASA infrastructure fundsA new, scaled-back version of a spending package released Oct. 28 sharply reduced the money allocated to NASA infrastructure and climate change projects, while continuing to exclude funding for a second Artemis lunar lander.
NASA Statement on GAO Ruling Regarding Human Landing System ProtestThe following is the NASA statement in response to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision released Friday on the human landing system protest:
Space Force tells troops to focus on digital skillsThe U.S. Space Force on May 6 released its “Vision for a Digital Service.”
Study calls on U.S. to change how it buys space technology, reduce congestion in low orbitsThe Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress released a new report May 4 calling on the U.S. government to accelerate the procurement of commercial space technologies and manage growing congestion in low-Earth orbit.
NASA primed for historic flight of experimental Mars helicopterNASA’s Perseverance rover will soon release an interplanetary rotorcraft onto the surface of Mars and drive a safe distance away to observe a series of historic test flights in the ultra-thin Martian atmosphere, which could begin as soon as around April 8, officials said this week.
Indian rocket launches Brazilian satellite to track Amazon deforestationAn Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle placed Brazil’s Amazonia 1 satellite into orbit Sunday to begin a mission monitoring deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, then released 18 smaller spacecraft at a lower altitude, marking a successful start to India’s 2021 launch schedule that could see as many as seven orbital-class rocket missions.
First images of Mars rover landing just a taste of what’s to comeThe first picture of NASA’s Perseverance rover landing on Mars shows the nuclear-powered robot suspended under its rocket jetpack just before touchdown. The spectacular view could be upstaged next week with the release of a first-of-its-kind high-definition video replay of the rover’s final descent.
Dickinson’s guidance to space troops: Prepare for ’competitive and dangerous’ environmentGen. James Dickinson on Jan. 28 released a “commander’s strategic vision” document that lays out broad goals for Space Command.
Juno illuminates 25 year old Jovian mystery, mission extended to 2025More than four and a half years after arriving in orbit of Jupiter, NASA’s Juno mission continues to excel at its primary goal of answering outstanding questions about the Jovian system, something highlighted in a recent science release detailing a much drier region of the planet’s upper atmosphere than previously predicted.
White House executive order promotes development of space and defense nuclear power systemsLess than a month after issuing a policy directive on space nuclear power, the White House released an executive order Jan. 12 seeking to promote the development of small nuclear reactors for space and defense applications.
Trump administration’s national space policy formalizes Space Force roleThe Trump administration released a new national space policy Dec. 9 that recognizes the U.S. Space Force as the primary organization responsible for defending the nation’s interests in space.

Windows 11 may finally let you turn off and restart your PC using your phoneAndroid app code hints that Phone Link may gain remote PC power controls, such as sleep, restart, and shutdown. It's not a guaranteed addition, as code is present but disabled; release depends on a ...

Journey's 1979 Deep Cut 'Do You Recall' Named Their Best Underrated TrackReleased in March 1979, the nostalgic song about reflection was penned by singer-songwriters Perry and Gregg Rolie as a mid-tempo pop-rock jam with a steady drum shuffle and layered harmonies on the ...

Alex Warren shares how his father's posthumous messages inspired his sophomore albumAlex Warren, whose breakout hit "Ordinary" topped charts in 2025, releases his second album on Friday. The singer-songwriter sat down with Anthony Mason to talk about how his new record differs from his first, and how he found inspiration from the loss of his parents.

Justice Department accuses GW University Medical School of racial discrimination in admissionsAccording to a statement released by the Justice Department, the school was admitting too many Black students "in the name of diversity." ...

Arkansas basketball targets see movement in ESPN rankingsESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi released the updated prospect rankings for the 2027 class on Thursday.














