NASA's SpaceX 33rd Commercial Resupply Services Undocking
SpaceX’s Dragon capsule autonomously undocked from the International Space Station on Feb. 26, 2024, at 12:05 p.m. EST and is slated to splash down off California early the next morning. The vehicle completed NASA’s 33rd Commercial Resupply Services (CRS‑33) flight, having delivered crew supplies and scientific hardware. It will return to Earth with experiment results, including material‑aging data and stem‑cell growth studies conducted in microgravity. The mission underscores the continued reliability of the public‑private partnership that sustains ISS operations.
Vlog 27: Dealing with Emergencies
The video outlines NASA‑style emergency protocols for crewed spacecraft, detailing how astronauts prepare for a range of contingencies from pre‑launch failures to in‑flight depressurization. It emphasizes two primary abort pathways: a ground‑based egress using a hatch and slide‑wire system before...
How Korea Is Engineering Its Way Into Space
South Korea is rapidly building a national space ecosystem to compete in the emerging commercial space economy. By aligning industrial policy, financing, education, and private sector capabilities, the country seeks to leapfrog traditional aerospace pathways despite its late entry. Government...
NASA's Artemis II Moon Rocket Is Rolling Back to VAB for Repairs
On Feb 25, 2026 NASA moved the Artemis II Space Launch System back to the Vehicle Assembly Building after a helium leak was detected during overnight checks on Feb 20‑21. The anomaly affects the rocket’s propulsion system pressurization, prompting engineers to replace the affected...
How NASA Organized the Moonshot
The video explains how NASA’s 1958 moon‑shot was organized, focusing on the rapid creation of the agency by merging three distinct government bodies and the external consulting role McKinsey played in shaping its structure. McKinsey was tasked with turning three disparate...
NASA Reveals Which Astronaut Had Medical Emergency on ISS
The video reports NASA’s official identification of astronaut Mike Frink as the crew‑11 member who suffered a medical event aboard the International Space Station, prompting an early return of the entire expedition. NASA explained that the condition, while serious, was stabilized...
'Exposed Cranium' Nebula Is Mind-Blowing in James Webb Space Telescope Views
The James Webb Space Telescope’s MIRI and NIRCam instruments have produced striking infrared images of the “Exposed Cranium” nebula (PMR1). The nebula is a planetary nebula created as an aging star ejects its outer layers, exposing its core. The high‑resolution...
Did an Impact Trigger Cryovolcanism on Umbriel? - Planetary Radio
The Planetary Radio episode examines whether a single impact could have briefly awakened cryovolcanic activity on Uranus’s moon Umbriel. The discussion centers on the 131‑km‑wide Wanda crater, whose unusually bright interior ring stands out against the moon’s otherwise charcoal‑black...
Ukraine Goes on the Offensive || Peter Zeihan
Peter Zeihan reports that Ukraine’s latest push stems from a sudden loss of Russian communications after Starlink services were cut off on the front lines. The analysis notes that Russian units had become heavily dependent on Starlink for command and control,...
Blastoff! SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites at Sunset, Nails Landing
SpaceX’s latest Falcon 9 mission lifted off at sunset, deploying a fresh batch of Starlink broadband satellites. The launch sequence—ignition, liftoff, supersonic ascent, Max Q, main‑engine cutoff and stage separation—was narrated as nominal throughout, underscoring the company’s operational cadence and precision timing. Telemetry...
Chinese Astronauts Left 'Stranded' On Space Station Reveal Damaged Spacecraft Details
The video discusses a developing crisis involving China’s Tiangong space station, where astronauts appear to be stranded after a malfunction during a recent docking maneuver. According to the title and fragmented commentary, the crew’s return vehicle, a Shenzhou capsule, suffered...
'Astrosphere' Bubble Around a Sun-Like Star Seen for First Time
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X‑ray Telescope have captured the first clear image of an "astrosphere" surrounding the Sun‑like star HD 61005. The faint X‑ray halo reveals a bubble of hot plasma created by the star’s stellar wind as it pushes...
VA267 | Ariane 6 Best of | Arianespace
The video ‘VA267 | Ariane 6 Best of’ captures Arianespace’s inaugural Ariane 6 launch, a milestone that marks the European launcher’s entry into commercial service. The mission lifted off from the Guiana Space Centre at 2:30 UTC, placing a trio of commercial communications satellites...
Fuel Up For AFA Warfare Symposium | Check 6 Podcast
The Check 6 podcast previewed the AFA Winter Symposium in Colorado, where senior Air Force and Space Force leaders will outline priorities for the coming fiscal year. General Charles Wilsbach, newly appointed Air Force chief, is expected to use...
Explaining Why NASA's Starliner Report Is So Bad
The video dissects NASA’s newly released, heavily redacted Starliner Orbital Flight Test‑2 (OFT‑2) report, which upgrades the incident from a "close call" to a Type A mishap—an event involving injury, loss of life, or damage exceeding $2 million. By reclassifying the flight,...
Meet ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot | Εpsilon Mission
The video profiles ESA astronaut candidate Sophie Adenot, who has been assigned to the agency’s upcoming εpsilon mission. Born in Burgundy, France, Adenot narrates how a childhood fascination with adventure and exploration evolved into a concrete goal of reaching space. Adenot...
Today on NYSE Live | Cape Canaveral, Fla.–Based Starfighters Space Rings Bell to Celebrate Listing
The NYSE Live broadcast opened with a market overview, highlighting weaker-than-expected Q4 2025 real GDP growth at 1.4% and a December PCE inflation rate of 2.9% year‑over‑year. Analysts linked the GDP miss to a government shutdown drag and noted core...
NASA’s Starliner Report Is BRUTAL | This Week In Spaceflight
The week’s Spaceflight briefing centered on NASA’s newly released Starliner investigation, which paints a stark picture of managerial missteps eclipsing technical flaws. The report details how thruster malfunctions and widespread helium‑manifold leaks left the crewed capsule temporarily without six‑degree‑of‑freedom control,...
AMATERASU Rays // Late Heavy Bombardment Doubts // Titan Bully
The episode covers a wide‑ranging set of space‑science stories, from the detection of an ultra‑high‑energy cosmic ray dubbed the Amaterasu particle to fresh insights on the Moon’s impact history, Titan’s possible role in creating Saturn’s rings, a massive ring system...
NASA's Artemis II Fueling Test News Conference (Feb. 20, 2026)
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center hosted a press conference on Feb. 20, 2026, to review the Artemis II wet‑dress rehearsal, the final full‑scale test before the crewed lunar mission. The team reported that the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft were fully...
Book Club Edition: Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts’ Latest for Kids - Planetary Radio
Planetary Radio’s Book Club Edition spotlights Bruce Betts’ final two titles in a 15‑book children’s space series, marking the culmination of a partnership between the Planetary Society and Lerner Books to bring scientifically accurate, engaging content to young readers. The...
Blastoff! SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites, Lands Off Coast of Bahamas
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Feb 19, 2026, deploying 29 Starlink broadband satellites. The mission’s first stage executed a controlled return, touching down on the droneship Just Read the Instructions stationed in the Bahamas’ Exuma Sound. The launch adds...
Watch Uranus Spin in James Webb Space Telescope Time-Lapse
Uranus and its odd atmosphere has been captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit; ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, STScI, P. Tiranti, H. Melin, M. Zamani (ESA/Webb) | edited by Space.com
NASA's Artemis 2 Rocket Fueling Underway in 2nd Wet Dress Rehearsal
NASA began the second wet‑dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 on Feb 19, 2026, initiating the critical fueling phase of the Space Launch System (SLS). The countdown simulation will load roughly 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen into the rocket. This exercise...
Lunar Capcoms: The Vital Link Between the Orion Spacecraft and Earth
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons describes her role as a capcom (Capsule Communicator) supporting NASA’s Artemis II, serving as the primary liaison between Mission Control and the Orion spacecraft. As a certified ISS and Artemis II capcom, she synthesizes...
ISS Does 'Orbital Cartwheel' In Amazing Time-Lapse From Space
The International Space Station performed a rapid orientation change, described as an "orbital cartwheel," captured in a new time‑lapse video. Astronaut Zena Cardman explained the maneuver occurs before and after each SpaceX CRS‑33 reboost, a routine boost to raise the...
Seraphim Space Investment Trust Manager on NAV Uplift as Defence Spending Takes Off
Seraphim Space Investment Trust manager Mark Boggett said a £69m uplift in the trust’s December-quarter NAV reflects a rapid rerating of its largest holdings as European defence spending accelerates. The trust, which backs late-stage space-tech companies, has benefited from big...
Galaxy Made up of 99% Dark Matter Discovered by Hubble
Astronomers using Hubble and partner observatories have identified CDG2, an ultra‑faint, low‑surface‑brightness galaxy embedded in the Perseus cluster, whose visible glow is comparable to only six million suns. The team inferred the galaxy’s presence by a subtle rise in the density...
When It's Been Your Dream Since Childhood 👩🚀🚀✨
European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first member of the Hoppers class to launch to the International Space Station. She named her nine‑month expedition εpsilon, marking a personal milestone and a first for her cohort. On the ISS,...
How Perseverance Learned to ‘Self-Locate’ on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has gained the ability to determine its exact position on Mars without Earth‑based assistance, thanks to a new system called Mars Global Localization. The rover stitches together panoramic shots into a bird’s‑eye map, then an onboard algorithm rapidly...
Fireside Chat with Chief of the Air Staff 2026
The Royal Aeronautical Society hosted a Fireside Chat with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth at its London headquarters. Smyth delivered a forward‑looking assessment of the global security environment, highlighting hybrid threats, accelerating autonomy, artificial...
Moving Space Debris Out of the Way with OMLET
The European Space Agency’s OMLET (Orbit Maintenance via Laser Momentum Transfer) project tackles the growing risk of space debris by proposing a ground‑based high‑power laser system that nudges objects in low Earth orbit onto safer trajectories. The initiative, led by...
Annular Solar Eclipse Seen From Space by European Satellite
An annular solar eclipse was captured by a Meteosat Third Generation satellite on Feb. 17, 2026. See a time-lapse here. Credit: EUMETSAT | edited by Space.com
2026 Winter Robotics Colloquium: Aaron Borger (Orbital Robotics)
Aaron Borger, co‑founder and CEO of Orbital Robotics, presented the company’s vision for AI‑controlled robotic arms that can capture, refuel, repair, or de‑orbit spacecraft in orbit. The firm aims to provide space‑grade hardware and integrated software to any satellite...
Explained: How SpaceX's Starship Will Build A City On The Moon
The video explains SpaceX’s strategic shift from Mars to a lunar settlement, dubbing Moonbase Alpha the company’s top priority. Elon Musk promises a self‑growing, profit‑driven city on the Moon within a decade, leveraging the rapid‑turnaround capabilities of the Starship launch...
SpaceX Tests Pad 2's Deluge System For The First Time!
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Blastoff! SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites on Valentine's Day, Nails Landing
SpaceX marked Valentine’s Day with a high‑profile launch, sending 24 Starlink broadband satellites aloft aboard a Falcon 9 booster. The mission, dubbed “Blastoff!,” featured a textbook ascent, with engine pressures, telemetry and vehicle performance all reported nominal as the rocket passed...
The Starlink Shutdown - Russian Military Communications, Corruption & Satellites in Ukraine
The video examines the abrupt shutdown of Starlink terminals in Ukraine and the ripple effect on Russian forces that had come to depend on the civilian satellite network for command, control, and drone operations. It frames the episode as a...
Crew-12 Arrives at the International Space Station | Εpsilon Mission
The video captures SpaceX’s Crew‑12 Dragon capsule’s final approach and docking with the International Space Station, broadcast from Houston’s “big loop” mission control. Controllers announce soft‑capture completion, followed by a seamless hard‑dock, confirming the commercial crew vehicle’s reliable performance. The footage...
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Enters Space Station After Docking
NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 mission successfully docked with the International Space Station, delivering four astronauts and restoring the station’s crew complement to seven. The incoming crew includes first‑time flyers Sophie Adams and Jack Hathaway, veteran NASA astronaut Jessica Meir returning for a second stint,...
Watch NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Dock to the ISS on Valentine's Day
SpaceX’s Crew‑12 mission successfully docked its Dragon Freedom capsule to the International Space Station on Valentine’s Day, marking the latest milestone in NASA’s commercial crew program. The docking sequence began with the crew lowering visor seals and initiating approach two, bringing...
Crew 12 Launches, New Landing Pad Debuts, and Mr. Beast Is Going to Put Someone in Space!?
SpaceX’s Crew‑12 mission lifted off, delivering a Russian cosmonaut, two NASA astronauts and an ESA astronaut to the International Space Station, ending a month‑long period when the outpost operated with only three crew members after the first ever medical evacuation....
Russian Proton Rocket Launches Weather Satellite From Snow Covered Kazakhstan
The video documents the launch of a Russian Proton heavy‑lift rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, a site blanketed in snow and sub‑zero temperatures. The mission’s primary payload is a new weather‑monitoring satellite destined for geostationary orbit, intended to...
Launch of Crew-12 with Sophie Adenot | Εpsilon Mission
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched the Crew‑12 mission, carrying astronaut Sophie Adenot, from Launch Complex 40 at 7 million newtons of thrust, marking another milestone for the commercial crew program. The vehicle performed a controlled pitch‑over maneuver before reaching Max Q, the point of peak...
Ancient Venus Civilization, Dark Matter, Great Attractor | Q&A 397
In this episode of the “Question Show,” the host tackles four fan‑submitted topics: whether an ancient civilization could have turned Venus into a hellish world, the nature of dark matter, the mystery of the Great Attractor, and the current state...
Vol VA267 | Amazon Leo LE-01 | Ariane 6 I Arianespace
The launch from the Guiana Space Centre marked the debut of Amazon’s Leo satellite constellation on Europe’s most powerful Ariane 6 launcher, now equipped with four solid‑fuel boosters. The mission, designated LE‑01, carried 32 Leo satellites destined for low‑Earth orbit, the...
Blastoff! Most Powerful Ariane 6 Rocket Launches 32 Amazon Satellites
The video chronicles the maiden flight of Ariane 6, Europe’s newest heavy‑lift launcher, which lifted off from Kourou carrying 32 Amazon Leo satellites. Four solid boosters provided the bulk of the thrust, propelling the 870‑ton vehicle toward a 161‑kilometer altitude. Key technical...
Watch Live! NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Astronauts Launch to the International Space Station
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched the Crew-12 NASA astronauts aboard the Dragon spacecraft “Freedom,” achieving nominal ascent, stage separation, and booster return to Landing Zone 40. The first stage completed boost-back, entry and landing burns and touched down at Cape...
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Mission to the International Space Station (Official NASA Trailer)
NASA’s latest crewed launch, SpaceX Crew‑12, lifted off to the International Space Station, marking the agency’s continued partnership with the commercial provider. The official NASA trailer frames the mission as an eight‑month scientific expedition, emphasizing the station’s role as a...
Blastoff! Vulcan Centaur Rocket Launches Space Force 'Neighborhood Watch' Satellites
United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur lifted off at 02:00 UTC on a United States Space Force mission designated SF87, deploying a trio of “neighborhood watch” satellites into geostationary orbit. The launch employed a two‑stage configuration: four GEM‑63XL solid rocket boosters supplied...
