Recent developments in space exploration range from celestial collisions and satellite rescue missions to groundbreaking findings from deep-space observatories.

A drifting SpaceX rocket upper stage is on a collision course with the Moon, with scientists and sky gazers preparing to monitor the accidental impact on Wednesday.

Engineers are working to regain control of a rescue spacecraft that malfunctioned while attempting to boost NASA’s Swift Observatory into a higher orbit, though the mission is currently still considered viable.

Researchers at Caltech and Sophia Space have developed solar-powered cooling technology designed to allow data centers to operate effectively in the extreme conditions of orbit.

The James Webb Space Telescope continues to provide critical data that is fundamentally shifting scientific understanding of galactic formation and the early history of the universe.

Skywatchers can look forward to the peak of the Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquarids meteor showers, which are set to occur simultaneously on Thursday night into Friday morning.

August 2026 is slated to feature both a solar and a lunar eclipse, providing significant opportunities for astronomical observation and research.

Jodrell Bank Observatory, a vital UK-based hub for radio astronomy, is currently facing the threat of closure following the withdrawal of a major funding source.

Increasing amounts of orbital space debris are falling back to Earth with unpredictable trajectories, prompting growing concerns regarding public safety and liability for damage caused by falling hardware.