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Starlink satellite breaks up, scatters debris
A SpaceX Starlink satellite unexpectedly broke up in low-Earth orbit on March 29, 2026. Will the debris impact Artemis 2 or the International Space Station?
March 31, 2026
Lightning on Jupiter is 100 times more powerful than Earth’s
Researchers using data from the Juno spacecraft have found that lightning on Jupiter can be 100 times more powerful than on Earth, and maybe even much more.
March 31, 2026
Rubies on Mars? Rover finds fluorescent gems for 1st time
Are there rubies on Mars? NASA's Perseverance rover has found tiny fluorescent gems in pebbles that appear to be rubies or sapphires.
March 29, 2026
A flurry of fireballs! Is there a reason for the uptick?
What's with the flurry of fireballs recently? Europe to Canada and the U.S. all have been reporting them. Is there a reason for the uptick? Results of an investigation here.
March 27, 2026
5 moon myths that still fool people today
There are plenty of myths that surround the moon. Here are 5 of the most popular. How many of these myths have you been led to believe?
March 27, 2026
Strange star mystery solved after 50 years
For 50 years, astronomers have puzzled over a strange star in Cassiopeia bright in X-rays. But new data from XRISM revealed the culprit: a hidden companion.
March 27, 2026
Astronomers spot 2 planets forming around young star
Astronomers have spotted 2 planets forming in the disk around a young star named WISPIT 2, which resembles a young version of our solar system.
March 26, 2026
Moons of rogue planets habitable for billions of years?
Could moons of rogue planets support life? A new study led by researchers in Germany shows they could, if they have hydrogen atmospheres.
March 26, 2026
Life’s genetic code just discovered in asteroid samples
Scientists found all 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code in asteroid Ryugu. Could these building blocks have formed in space and been delivered to Earth?
March 25, 2026
NASA’s new exoplanet mission shows 1st images to the public
NASA's new exoplanet mission - called SPARCS - has taken its 1st light images. It will monitor low-mass stars to see if their planets could be habitable.
March 24, 2026
