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SpaceX targets first flight of its new Starship V3 after technical delays
SpaceX is aiming to fly its newest Starship V3 megarocket after a Thursday launch attempt was scrubbed over technical issues. The vehicle is central to SpaceX’s next-generation deep-space plans and remains one of the most watched projects in aerospace .
Private Mars flyby mission announced with crypto billionaire Chun Wang aboard
SpaceX says it will support a private flyby mission to Mars led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, though the launch timing is still uncertain. The mission has drawn attention because it combines commercial spaceflight, private exploration goals, and an ambitious deep-space trajectory .
Rocket Lab launches Japanese radar Earth-observing satellite
Rocket Lab successfully launched a private Earth-observing radar satellite for Japanese company Synspective early Friday. The mission adds to growing demand for small-launch services and expands commercial monitoring capabilities for Earth imaging and data collection .
NASA’s Psyche mission captures a striking view of Huygens Crater on Mars
NASA’s Psyche mission has delivered a detailed image of Huygens Crater, offering a fresh look at Martian geology. The mission is en route to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche, which scientists think may be the exposed metallic core of an ancient planetesimal .
NASA’s MAVEN detects a first-of-its-kind atmospheric effect on Mars
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft has detected the first observed Zwan-Wolf effect deep in Mars’ atmosphere, adding to our understanding of Martian atmospheric physics. Scientists say more observations will be needed before fully confirming and interpreting the phenomenon .
Asteroid 2026 JH2 makes a close flyby of Earth
Astronomers report that asteroid 2026 JH2, discovered only days before its encounter, is passing near Earth. Early discovery and follow-up observations are helping researchers refine its path and assess its size and behavior .
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS observed by JUICE and Europa Clipper
The UVS instruments aboard ESA’s JUICE and NASA’s Europa Clipper made rare joint observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in late 2025. The instruments imaged both hemispheres of the comet and detected its ultraviolet emissions, giving scientists a unique comparative dataset .
JWST reveals dynamic weather on a distant hot Jupiter
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed a cloudy morning clearing into a more transparent sky by dusk on a distant hot Jupiter. The result shows how powerful infrared observations can reveal atmospheric change on exoplanets in real time .
Research conference AbSciCon 2026 wraps up in Wisconsin
The Astrobiology Science Conference brought together researchers to exchange findings on origins-of-life science, planetary exploration, and biosignatures. The meeting highlights continuing interest in astrobiology as missions and instruments produce more data from Mars, icy moons, and small bodies .
NDTV highlights new science news including Mars, dark matter, and asteroid studies
NDTV’s science roundup includes NASA Psyche, a proposed dark-matter imprint in gravitational waves, and new Mars results from MAVEN. It also covers recent close-approach asteroid coverage and broader astronomy updates, reflecting a busy day in science reporting .
Phys.org continues coverage of broad global science and technology research
Phys.org’s science feed remains active with daily reporting on research developments and technological breakthroughs. Recent items span archaeology, materials research, and other scientific topics, showing the breadth of current global science coverage .