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International collaboration enabled discovery of new Saturn moons, raising total to 274

Discovery | 2026-01-14

International collaboration enabled discovery of new Saturn moons, raising total to 274

An international team of astronomers using a shared telescope found that the Ringed Planet has 274 moons, the most in the solar system.

New research suggests Earth and Theia were inner Solar System neighbors before colliding

Discovery | 2026-01-13

New research suggests Earth and Theia were inner Solar System neighbors before colliding

Earth's moon likely evolved from a collision inside the Solar System, per analysis of ancient iron isotopes that challenges the prevailing theory.

Competition intensifies as nations rush to further economic, strategic interests in space

Policy | 2026-01-12

Competition intensifies as nations rush to further economic, strategic interests in space

As more nations enter the space race, responsible actors must work together to establish frameworks for transparency and accountability.

In 2026, US and UK aim to build on the legacy of decades-long space partnership

Policy | 2026-01-09

In 2026, US and UK aim to build on the legacy of decades-long space partnership

Scientific and security collaboration in the space arena between the two nations and their allies builds on many years of partnership and trust.

India, Japan gear up for joint mission to study the moon's south pole

Discovery | 2026-01-08

India, Japan gear up for joint mission to study the moon's south pole

Joint mission will combine the scientific expertise of both nations to study ice deposits on the heavily shadowed lunar south pole.

Taiwan allocates $40 billion to develop T-Dome, a multi-layered air defense system

Security | 2026-01-07

Taiwan allocates $40 billion to develop T-Dome, a multi-layered air defense system

Harnessing space assets, the system will create a safety net to protect Taiwan from potential attack from Chinese missiles, jets or drones.

Intense solar storm underscores need for radiation protection on future missions

Innovation | 2026-01-06

Intense solar storm underscores need for radiation protection on future missions

The storm showed space agencies' progress in protecting against solar damage, but also the need for earlier warnings and further mitigation.

India launches its heaviest payload: massive AST SpaceMobile communications satellite

Launches | 2026-01-05

India launches its heaviest payload: massive AST SpaceMobile communications satellite

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails the launch as 'a significant stride' for the sector and 'a proud milestone in India's space journey.'

NASA's Perseverance rover detects lightning on Mars, in first confirmed evidence

Discovery | 2026-01-02

NASA's Perseverance rover detects lightning on Mars, in first confirmed evidence

The zapping sound of electrical discharges can be heard on audio picked up by the rover, in a discovery with wide-ranging implications.

What would it be like to spend a year in space?

Discovery | 2026-01-01

What would it be like to spend a year in space?

With longer space missions planned for the future, it is increasingly important to understand how space affects the human mind and body.