British Paralympian astronaut, ocean research cuts, and space station missions dominate today's space and astronomy news.
Key Points
British Paralympian John McFall is set to become the first astronaut with a physical disability to live in orbit, preparing for a mission to the Haven-1 space station after the UK Space Agency signed a deal with US startup Vast.
The Trump administration plans to dismantle the $368 million Ocean Observatories Initiative, a critical network of instruments collecting data in the Atlantic and Pacific that has been essential for climate and ocean research.
Blue Origin has announced an aggressive return-to-flight timeline following recent setbacks, signaling renewed momentum in commercial spaceflight operations.
Impulse Space raised $500 million in funding as the orbital maneuvering market intensifies, highlighting growing investment in space infrastructure and satellite repositioning technology.
A blue micromoon will rise during Sunday's early skies, appearing smaller and dimmer than usual as the second full moon of May.
Moderna received a $50 million grant to develop an mRNA vaccine against the Bundibugyo virus, a little-known Ebola type now spreading rapidly across Africa.
AI is making significant strides in mathematics, prompting 16 leading experts to issue a "declaration" expressing concerns that the technology may threaten mathematics as a discipline.
Scientists are racing to develop vaccines and treatments as the Bundibugyo virus, previously responsible for only two small outbreaks, spreads rapidly in Africa.
Crested ibises are receiving royal treatment in Japan as conservation efforts help the colorful birds, once widespread in the country, recover from near-extinction.