Advancements in Martian exploration and the preservation of space history mark a quiet period for astronomy news.

Japan’s space agency, JAXA, is preparing to launch a historic, five-year mission to Phobos, a Martian moon, to conduct the world's first sample return mission from the celestial body.

Scientific community leaders recently finalized an agreement to abandon the practice of using leap seconds for timekeeping, acknowledging that Earth’s accelerating rotation makes the adjustment no longer tenable.

The contributions of pioneering software engineer Margaret Hamilton are being highlighted following her obituary, underscoring her critical role in the Apollo moon landings.

Sotheby’s is hosting an exhibition of rare historical science texts, including seminal works by Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton, valued at approximately $2 million for their role in shaping our understanding of the universe.

Ongoing global risk assessments for 2026 identify asteroid impacts as one of several potential existential threats to humanity, alongside viral pandemics and nuclear conflict.