The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks between May 5 and May 6, showcasing trails from Halley’s Comet. Ideal viewing occurs before dawn, especially in the Southern Hemisphere, for a more vivid display near Aquarius. Northern Hemisphere viewers can experience “Earthgrazers,” meteors with

Astronomers in South Africa discovered 2024 PT5, a slow-moving celestial object that may be a fragment of the moon. The composition of 2024 PT5 matches materials from the Apollo and Soviet Luna missions, suggesting a lunar origin. The finding highlights the dynamic

SpaceX’s Starbase in South Texas is poised to become a new city, driven by Elon Musk’s vision to colonize Mars. The transformation could create a self-sustaining, autonomous community focused on advancing human habitation beyond Earth. SpaceX has acquired extensive land in the

The discovery of exoplanets began with the landmark identification of Pegasi 51b, a planet orbiting a sun-like star. The Transit Method, utilized by NASA’s Kepler mission, detects exoplanets by observing dips in a star’s brightness as planets pass in front of them.

Voyager Station aims to transform space from an exclusive domain into a mainstream destination by 2027, offering a luxury experience in orbit. Designed by Orbital Assembly Corporation, this rotating wheel structure would use centripetal force to simulate lunar-level gravity. SpaceX’s reusable technology

An Atlas V rocket launched 27 satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, aiming to rival SpaceX’s Starlink in satellite internet. The satellites provide “high-speed, low-latency” internet to remote areas, striving to meet a 2026 FCC deadline of 1,618 satellites. Project Kuiper is a

Elissa Butterfield transitioned from Elon Musk’s executive assistant to an influential investor, demonstrating ambition and strategic vision. Her tenure with Musk equipped her with profound insights into business innovation and strategy, essential for success in venture capital. Butterfield played a pivotal role

The Hubble Space Telescope offers a stunning, detailed view of the Eagle Nebula, emphasizing its role in cosmic creation and destruction. This “celestial titan” is a vast 9.5 light-year tall pillar rich in gas and dust, shaped by the birth of stars

The Space Force’s NSSL-3 program plans 84 space launches from 2027-2032, allocating $13.7 billion, driving significant industry changes. SpaceX secures $5.9 billion and leads the space race, leveraging its versatile fleet and successful track record. Blue Origin makes a breakthrough with $2.4