SpaceX prepares for historic IPO while advancing space exploration; planetary science reveals new discoveries about moons and climate patterns

SpaceX unveiled plans for a $1.75 trillion stock market debut scheduled for next month, which could make Elon Musk a trillionaire and represents one of the largest public offerings to date, with the company disclosing its finances publicly for the first time.

SpaceX is scheduled to attempt its 12th Starship test flight on Thursday after a seven-month pause, coming just weeks before the company's planned public offering as it demonstrates the rocket's readiness for commercial operations.

A powerful El Niño weather pattern is forming that could significantly impact global climate and human events, with historical precedent suggesting major episodes have altered the course of human affairs.

Neptune's moon Triton may have survived a catastrophic wrecking-ball event four billion years ago that disrupted the planetary system, according to new research challenging previous theories about the moons' origins.

The International Space Station is experiencing another air leak, continuing a recurring technical issue that requires ongoing monitoring and potential repairs to maintain crew safety.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is returning unfamiliar and unexpected views of Earth during its mission, providing scientists with new perspectives on planetary observation and spacecraft capabilities.

A powerful 2026 hurricane season may be tempered by the arriving El Niño conditions, which typically help suppress storm formation, though a single major landfall could still create catastrophic damage.

The US government is taking a $2 billion equity stake in nine quantum computing firms as part of a strategic investment in advancing American quantum technology capabilities.

A de-extinction firm called Colossal Biosciences achieved a breakthrough in artificial eggshell technology in its attempt to revive the extinct giant flightless moa of New Zealand, though scientific skepticism remains about scalability.