Recent developments in space policy, exploration, and stellar research highlight a busy period for global astronomical and astronautical activities.

The crew of the historic Artemis II mission will be honored with top US space medals for their achievement in traveling the farthest distance from Earth in human history.

The Trump administration has announced a new space policy aimed at fostering a 'Golden Age of Space Transportation' to significantly increase the frequency of commercial and government rocket launches.

Astronomers have identified the fastest-known star in the Milky Way, which is orbiting at an extreme proximity to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.

NASA has confirmed that its Swift Observatory, which has been crucial for studying powerful cosmic explosions, will soon be decommissioned and burn up in the atmosphere.

Researchers are developing a NASA-funded project that utilizes yeast to convert waste, including recycled plastics, into edible proteins and fats for future space travel sustenance.

DarkSky International has announced the winning entries for its 2026 'Capture the Dark' photography contest, which celebrates night-sky imagery and light-pollution awareness.

Recent analyses and forecasts for 2026 continue to monitor existential threats to humanity, including the long-term dangers posed by potential asteroid impacts.