Celestial observations dominate astronomy coverage as crescent moon passes Venus and Jupiter, while space companies expand satellite and station ambitions

A young crescent moon will pass Venus and Jupiter in the western sky this week, creating a beautiful sequence visible after sunset over several evenings in an observable celestial event.

Vast Corporation announced plans to build high-power satellites in addition to its existing space station development, expanding commercial space infrastructure capabilities.

Theoretical cosmologist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein released a second pop-science book exploring the intersection of physics, cosmology, and cultural perspectives from her unique vantage point at the cosmic edge.

Stardust Solutions is proposing tiny reflective particles as a geoengineering solution to cool the planet by reflecting the sun's rays, though critics argue private companies should not alter Earth's atmosphere.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis stated that companies should use AI productivity gains to expand operations rather than reduce workforce, contradicting industry trend of AI-driven layoffs.

Former OpenAI staffers warned that xAI's poor safety record could complicate SpaceX's planned IPO, raising investor concerns about the company's AI safety practices before going public.

Google introduced new AI capabilities including a video generation tool called Flow and avatar technology for creating deepfake selfie videos, advancing generative AI applications.

Google unveiled upcoming Android XR smart glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster powered by Google and Samsung's XR platform, advancing spatial computing technology.

Google is developing an always-running, autonomous AI agent designed to handle tasks like spending money and sending emails, representing a shift toward fully agentic AI search and personal assistance.