NASA advances lunar exploration with Blue Origin contracts and Moon Base development, while scientists provide new insights into cosmic impacts and prepare for a total solar eclipse in August.

NASA selects Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions planned for 2026 as part of a $20 billion Moon base construction project, marking a significant milestone in the agency's lunar return strategy.

NASA announces contracts for two Moon rovers to support astronaut operations at the lunar base, expanding the technological infrastructure needed for sustained human presence on the Moon.

A total solar eclipse will be visible on August 12 across parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, offering a rare opportunity for researchers and the public to observe the cosmic phenomenon.

Two scientists provide vivid scientific reconstruction of the Chicxulub meteorite impact 66 million years ago, describing the bright fireball, crackling noise, and sonic boom that preceded the extinction of dinosaurs.

A fireball from space briefly outshone an erupting volcano in the Philippines in a rare astronomical coincidence captured during volcanic activity monitoring.

NASA takes steps toward establishing Moon Base operations including discussions about perimeter infrastructure and long-term habitation logistics on the lunar surface.

The U.S. government considers providing Cold War-era plutonium to nuclear start-ups as fuel to address energy shortages, though the proposal faces criticism from nonproliferation experts.

Scientists announce a decision to discontinue modeling a worst-case climate change scenario, prompting debate about whether some environmental risks may have been overstated in previous predictions.

Military and commercial satellite technology intersect as reports emerge of U.S. military suicide drones using Starlink services in violation of SpaceX operational rules.