SpaceX achieves key Starship testing milestone while wildfire threats impact critical communications infrastructure in Spain.

SpaceX successfully completed the 13th test flight of its Starship design, marking a significant advancement for both NASA's lunar exploration goals and the company's long-term orbital infrastructure projects.

Following the successful flight, SpaceX is reportedly planning a precise 'tower catch' recovery maneuver for the next iteration of the Starship vehicle.

A dangerous wildfire in Spain has forced the emergency evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex, highlighting vulnerabilities in ground-based space communication infrastructure.

Artist Charles Ross has officially unveiled 'Star Axis' in New Mexico, a massive, 50-year project designed as a naked-eye observatory to align viewers with celestial movements.

Speculation regarding potential global threats for 2026 includes a renewed focus on asteroid impact preparedness, alongside other existential concerns like bird flu and nuclear risks.