Discovery | 2025-10-20
Focus on Artemis: After more than 50 years, a human return to the moon?
Part 1 of this three-part series takes a closer look at what is involved in sending humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Policy | 2025-10-17
Scientists mull the idea of targeting asteroid 2024 YR before it hits the moon
Preprint study's authors suggest that in one scenario, an asteroid potentially on course to hit the moon could be stopped by a nuclear blast.
Security | 2025-10-16
Quad countries and Indo-Pacific partners maintain robust space collaboration
Collaboration in the space domain is becoming increasingly central to maritime and overall security .in the Indo-Pacific region.
Discovery | 2025-10-15
Hawaii-based telescope detects tiny 'quasi-moon' orbiting Earth
The small asteroid has been orbiting the earth for decades but had escaped detection until recently due to unfavorable visibility windows.
Discovery | 2025-10-14
Artemis II astronauts will take part in research studying human health in space
Future space missions will benefit from research that seeks to learn how deep space travel influences the human body, mind and behavior.
Security | 2025-10-13
Kyiv accuses China of supporting Russian strikes by providing satellite reconnaissance
At least four Chinese reconnaissance satellites flew over the Lviv region during recent deadly Russian strikes, per Ukrainian military media.
Launches | 2025-10-09
NASA will fly Argentine satellite ATENEA during Artemis II mission in 2026
The US-Argentine collaboration follows bilateral space consultations earlier this year, which saw the two nations reaffirm their partnership.
Commerce | 2025-10-08
Kenya astro-tourism initiative capitalizes on clear skies, lack of light pollution
Kenya is seeking to position itself as a leading destination for tourists seeking an unobstructed view of the cosmos, away from light encroachment.
Launches | 2025-10-07
New CubeSat nanosatellite will monitor Mexico’s active volcanoes from orbit
The GXIBA-1 CubeSat nanosatellite will track and analyze volcanic gas and ash dispersion to help Mexico develop better early warning systems.
Launches | 2025-10-06
NASA space weather probes en route to Lagrange 1 observation point
Once in position at the 'orbital parking spot,' the space weather missions will deliver data to deepen understanding and protect people and systems.
Security | 2025-10-03
Japan developing ‘bodyguard’ defense against Sino-Russian 'satellite killers'
The Japanese military is reportedly developing a prototype for a satellite that would be used to protect its satellites from adversary attacks.
Discovery | 2025-10-03
A cosmic first year for BlueShift
As we commemorate BlueShift’s first 12 months, we'd like to invite you to look back with us on some of the highlights of the last year, and to keep returning to the website for trustworthy, down-to-Earth space coverage.
Discovery | 2025-10-02
Scientists gain insight into asteroid disintegration with amateur astronomers' help
Members of the public provided photographs of the asteroid's journey through the atmosphere and other help to aid astronomers' research.
Policy | 2025-10-01
Space42's Angola agreement reflects UAE’s growing role in African space sector
The five-year strategic partnership will build on the company's existing satellite systems and strengthen ties between the two nations.