Space

The “Black Moon” Will Rise This Weekend, but It Won’t Be Visible

SMGN August 21, 2025

A rare event in the lunar cycle This weekend, skywatchers may hear about a rare phenomenon known as the “black moon.” Despite its mysterious name, this event will not produce a visible display in the night sky. A black moon occurs during the new moon phase, when the Moon is

Possible Discovery of a Gas Giant in the Alpha Centauri System

SMGN August 11, 2025

Astronomers have detected signs of a potential gas giant planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, located 4.3 light-years from Earth and known as the closest Sun-like star. The observation, made using the James Webb Space Telescope, remains unconfirmed and requires further study. A Candidate in the Outer Habitable Zone Alpha Centauri

Crew-10 Mission Safely Returns After Nearly Five Months on the International Space Station

SMGN August 9, 2025

International team completes orbital mission Four astronauts concluded a nearly five-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), landing safely in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California in the same SpaceX capsule that launched them in March. The journey home The spacecraft took about 17 hours to return,

NASA’s Plan to Deploy a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030

SMGN August 8, 2025

Goal: powering future lunar bases NASA is developing a project to send a nuclear reactor to the Moon before 2030, aiming to provide energy for future crewed missions and potential human settlements. According to an internal directive, the plan seeks to ensure a continuous power supply — something solar energy

Key NASA Satellite Missions Face Uncertain Future Amid Budget Planning

SMGN August 4, 2025

NASA prepares potential shutdown plans NASA is currently drafting termination plans for two major satellite missions responsible for monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide and plant photosynthesis. These efforts are part of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) program, which includes a standalone satellite and a device on the International Space Station (ISS).

New International Crew Launches Toward the International Space Station

SMGN August 1, 2025

Four astronauts embark on a six-month orbital science mission An international crew of four astronauts launched into orbit on Friday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, beginning a six-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, named Crew-11, used SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule to

Dark Skies and Dim Moonlight Make This Week Ideal for Meteor Viewing

SMGN July 28, 2025

Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Peak in Late July On the night of July 29 into July 30, two lesser-known meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids — will reach their peak. Due to a waning moon at just 25% illumination, visibility conditions will be

NASA Undergoes Workforce Reduction Through Federal Exit Program

SMGN July 27, 2025

Nearly 4,000 Employees Leave Agency as Part of Deferred Resignation Process Close to 4,000 employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have chosen to exit the agency through a deferred resignation initiative introduced by the current federal administration. This change represents a 20% reduction in the agency’s workforce,

Earth’s Rotation May Shorten July 22 by a Millisecond

SMGN July 22, 2025

Scientists forecast a slightly shorter day due to subtle planetary changes Researchers monitoring Earth’s rotation predict that July 22 might be a fraction of a second shorter than usual, possibly by about one millisecond. This forecast comes from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service, which tracks variations in

Mission Ends with Safe Splashdown off California Coast

SMGN July 15, 2025

SpaceX capsule returns four astronauts after 20 days in orbit A crewed capsule successfully re-entered Earth’s atmosphere early Tuesday, marking the conclusion of the Ax-4 private space mission. The splashdown occurred in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego around 2:31 a.m. PT, accompanied by a sonic boom that echoed across

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Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

SMGN November 6, 2025

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the

Trump says government shutdown pressures Republicans and suggests ending the filibuster

SMGN November 6, 2025

Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If

U.S. Government Revises SNAP Benefit Cuts, but Millions Still Face Major Reductions

SMGN November 6, 2025

USDA Adjusts Reduction Formula Amid Ongoing Legal and Technical Challenges The U.S. government has revised its plan for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), announcing a smaller reduction in monthly food benefits. According to updated guidance from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), maximum allotments will now be cut by 35%