Space

Backup Moon Rush: Inside NASA’s Scramble for Artemis III Lunar Lander Alternatives to SpaceX Starship

SMGN Publishing November 1, 2025

The suggestion by acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy that SpaceX might be removed from the critical crewed lunar-landing phase of the Artemis III mission has sent reverberations through the commercial space sector. With SpaceX holding a $2.9 billion contract to develop its massive Starship system to ferry astronauts to the

Comet 3I/ATLAS: Interstellar Visitor Completes Perihelion, Offering Unique Glimpses Into Cosmic Origins

SMGN Publishing October 31, 2025

The enigmatic interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, an object confirmed to have originated from a star system beyond our own, recently reached its perihelion—the point of its closest pass to the Sun. According to EarthSky, the comet came within roughly 126 million miles (203 million kilometers) of our star. Although its current

Orbital Energy Dream: How Space Solar Power is Closer to Reality Than Ever

SMGN Publishing October 30, 2025

The concept of harnessing the sun’s virtually limitless energy in Earth orbit and transmitting it to the ground is an idea that has captivated scientists and futurists for decades. First articulated in science fiction as early as 1941 by Isaac Asimov in his short story Reason, it was later studied

Inside the Hidden Astronaut Training School Beneath the Swiss Alps: How Students Prepare for Future Lunar Missions

SMGN Publishing October 24, 2025

Deep inside the heart of the Swiss Alps, an unusual classroom hums with quiet anticipation. Beneath the icy surface of Mount Gotthard, a group of international students live for weeks in isolation. This simulates the conditions of a lunar base. This experience is part of a larger program focusing on

SpaceX Defense Satellites Emit Unusual Signals, Raising Questions About Their Purpose

SMGN Publishing October 17, 2025

Researchers Detect Starshield Transmissions on Unexpected Frequencies A constellation of classified defense satellites operated by SpaceX appears to be transmitting radio signals outside conventional parameters, sparking concern among space communication experts. Observations suggest that Starshield, a U.S. government defense project managed by SpaceX, is downlinking data to Earth using frequency

SpaceX Achieves Successful 11th Test Flight of Its Starship Rocket

SMGN Publishing October 14, 2025

The spacecraft completes simulated global flight as part of preparations for lunar and Mars missions SpaceX successfully conducted the 11th test flight of its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful spacecraft ever built. The launch took place from southern Texas, with the vehicle traveling halfway around the globe before

New Research Finds Solar Flares Are Hotter Than Previously Estimated

SMGN Publishing September 8, 2025

Solar eruptions reach extreme temperatures Solar flares, explosive events triggered by the sudden release of magnetic energy on the Sun, may reach far higher temperatures than previously thought. New research finds solar flares are hotter than previously estimated, with recent findings indicating these eruptions could heat up to nearly 180

Starship achieves successful 10th test flight

SMGN Publishing August 27, 2025

The world’s largest rocket completes key milestones SpaceX’s Starship marked a significant step forward with its 10th test flight, carried out from the company’s facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The launch took place at 7:30 p.m. local time and achieved several technical goals that had proven challenging in earlier attempts.

SpaceX delays test flight of Starship rocket once again

SMGN Publishing August 25, 2025

Company postpones 10th launch attempt of its massive spacecraft SpaceX has postponed what would have been the tenth test flight of its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful spacecraft ever built. The launch was scheduled to take place from the company’s facilities near Boca Chica, Texas, but was called

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

SMGN Publishing 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

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Hantavirus Contact Tracing Effort Expands Across Multiple Countries

SMGN Publishing May 9, 2026

Public health officials across several countries are intensifying efforts to track and monitor passengers connected to a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Honius cruise ship. This follows after dozens of travelers dispersed internationally before the illness was identified. In light of this situation, hantavirus contact tracing has become a

Trump Gold Card Visa Struggles to Attract Wealthy Applicants

Felipe Cardona May 9, 2026

The Trump administration’s ambitious “Gold Card” visa initiative, designed to attract wealthy foreign investors with a $1 million pathway to U.S. residency, is facing mounting skepticism just months after its launch. Despite promises of fast approvals and massive revenue generation, the program has so far failed to gain significant traction

Virginia Court Blocks Redistricting Plan

Sarah Olivella May 8, 2026

The Supreme Court of Virginia has struck down a congressional redistricting plan approved by voters, delivering a significant political blow to Democratic efforts to reshape electoral maps ahead of upcoming elections. The ruling effectively halts a strategy aimed at countering Republican-led redistricting efforts across multiple states. Court Rules Amendment Process Violated Constitution