Recent developments in space and astronomy highlight Martian meteorites, ongoing ISS operations, and the cultural influence of space science fiction.

NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk conducted a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to install and deploy a new International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA).

Scientists analyzed a 4.1-billion-year-old meteorite discovered in the Sahara, identifying it as a piece of Mars that holds clues about the red planet's early watery history.

NASA is once again seeking innovative proposals and concepts from the private sector and scientific community to rescue the aging Hubble Space Telescope from orbital decay.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk while announcing plans to develop a domestic satellite communications network modeled after Starlink to support military operations.

Reflecting on the cultural impact of space media, scientists and astronomers continue to pay tribute to Patrick Stewart's iconic portrayal of Captain Picard in 'Star Trek' and its role in inspiring generations of researchers.

Discussions around future space infrastructure, asteroid risk mitigation, and existential threats are gaining broader attention as part of scientific planning for 2026.