After more than thirty years of service, the International Space Station (ISS) is set to retire in 2030. To fill the vacuum this will create in terms of space science, research, innovation, and biological studies, multiple space agencies are planning successor stations. As addressed in the first installment, this includes NASA's Lunar Gateway, China's expansion of its Tiangong space station, India's proposed Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), and Roscosmos' plans to recycle the modules that make up the Russian Orbital Segment (ROS) of the ISS.
Space News & Blog Articles
Jupiter and the moon take a sunset stroll tonight. Here's how to see it
The king of the planets meets a waxing half moon at sunset on March 26.
Many Waters May Have Mixed on Mars
New analysis shows alkaline and acidic water may have mixed beneath the Martian surface, creating an environment that could theoretically have supported life.
Speed of Celestial Objects
The universe is a place of perpetual motion. Celestial objects, from the smallest asteroids to the largest galaxies, are constantly moving at incredible speeds. These velocities are determined by a complex interplay of gravitational forces and the expansion of the universe.
NASA's Webb and Hubble Telescopes Look at Saturn in a Different Light
NASA is serving up a double scoop of delicious Saturn imagery in two flavors — near-infrared and visible light. The subtle differences between the James Webb Space Telescope’s infrared view and the Hubble Space Telescope’s visible-light view can help scientists dig deeper into the workings of the ringed planet’s atmosphere.
Webb & Hubble capture new views of Saturn
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope and the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have joined forces to capture new views of Saturn, revealing the planet in strikingly different ways. Infrared and visible observations show layers and storms in the ringed planet’s atmosphere.
Canada cancels its 1st moon rover: 'It's hopefully not a lost cause'
Canada has canceled its first-ever moon rover mission, which had been targeted to land near the lunar south pole in 2029.
Get $28 off this Lego Star Wars Dark Falcon set or suffer at the hands of Darth Jar Jar
Flying right out of Disney+'s Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, this Lego Dark Falcon set is packed with exclusive minifigures and, thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can save 16% on this Sith version of Han Solo's ship.
We've finally seen 'Exodus' gameplay, and it's 'Mass Effect' with a space grappling hook
These are my favorite 'Exodus' gameplay clips on the citadel.
A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'
"For a brief instant, I simply stood there, stunned. Then instinct took over".
Rocket shines under the northern lights | Space photo of the day for March 25, 2026
A gorgeous new photo shows the northern lights rippling across the night sky above Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket.
Like 'accelerating from stationary to supersonic flight': Europe's Hera probe boosts speed, stays on course for November asteroid rendezvous
Europe's Hera spacecraft has completed a major deep-space maneuver, setting it on course to rendezvous late this year with the asteroid system targeted by NASA's DART mission back in 2022.
Europe plans EPIC SpaceX mission to send 4 astronauts to the ISS before its retirement
The European Space Agency is planning to buy a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to send its astronauts to the International Space Station to boost their time and experience in space.
Scientists finally solve century-old mystery of star with unexpected X-ray emissions
Astronomers have used the XRISM X-ray spacecraft to discover a star being devoured by a stellar companion, solving a mystery that has baffled scientists for over 100 years.
NASA's Dragonfly Rotorcraft Begins Integration and Testing Ahead of Mission To Titan
We’re getting close to launch day for Dragonfly! Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have officially kicked off the integration and testing stage for the car-sized, nuclear-powered helicopter bound for Saturn’s largest moon, Titan. According to a press release for APL, after years of designing, tweaking, and testing individual components in laboratories and on computer simulations, various organizations have started testing actual hardware ahead of the mission’s planned 2028 launch.
1 week away! NASA gearing up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon on April 1
The launch of the first crewed moon mission since the Apollo era is just a week away! NASA is preparing to launch its Artemis 2 flight on April 1.
Amazon wildfire emissions up to three times higher than estimated
Wildfires that swept across the Amazon in 2024 were the most devastating in more than two decades. New research funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) suggests emissions may have been up to three times higher than earlier estimates.
NASA outlines ambitious $20 billion plan for moon base
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks during an event where NASA is outlining how the agency is executing President Donald J. Trump’s National Space Policy and accelerating preparations for America’s return to the surface of the Moon by 2028, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. During the event NASA leadership provided updates on mission priorities, including sending the first astronauts to the lunar surface in more than 50 years, establishing the initial elements of a permanent lunar base, getting America underway in space on nuclear propulsion, and other objectives. Image: NASA/Bill Ingalls
With the Artemis 2 around-the-moon launch just eight days away, NASA announced ambitious long-range plans Tuesday to spend $20 billion over the next seven years to build a moon base near the lunar south pole featuring habitats, pressurized rovers and nuclear power systems.
Finished Starfleet Academy? Boldly binge-watch the superb Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, just $2.99 a month thanks to this Paramount+ deal
With Season 4 on the way, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is your next Trek fix, especially if you love TOS. Now, you can explore the galaxy for less with this Paramount Plus streaming deal, up to 79% off for two months.
Scientists discover mirror of our solar system in 2 exoplanets forming around a star
Astronomers have spotted two planets forming around a distant infant star, offering a time capsule into see what the solar system looked like billions of years ago.

