Satellite News

The sun may reach the peak of its current solar cycle in 2024, one year ahead of official predictions, new research reveals. But solar mayhem may still occur in the next five years.

SpaceX launched its gigantic Starship rocket toward space for the first time ever today (April 20), a milestone that could presage humanity’s expansion out into the solar system.

A rare hybrid solar eclipse on April 20 was captured by skywatchers in the South Pacific. We take a look at some of the best photos and videos from the once-in-a-decade event.

NASA’s LUCY asteroid-hopping mission has for the first time spotted four of its asteroid targets which it will visit from 2027 onwards and send those images back to Earth.

The European aerospace giant Airbus has unveiled a new concept space habitat that will be more spacious and comfortable than existing space stations.

And on Thursday evening, April 20, everyone across North America will have an opportunity to sight an exceedingly young crescent moon. Try your own hand at finding it!

China launched a new rainfall-monitoring satellite on Saturday (April 15) after a dispute with Taiwan over airspace closure issues.

Rocket Lab plans to launch a mission with a pre-flown engine later this year, taking a big step toward its goal of rocket reusability.