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- [Scientists Trace an 800-Year-Old Solar Storm Using Ancient Trees and Medieval Records](https://www.wondersinspace.com/scientists-trace-an-800-year-old-solar-storm-using-ancient-trees-and-medieval-records/): Researchers in Japan have identified evidence of a powerful solar radiation event that struck Earth more than 800 years ago by combining medieval records with advanced tree-ring analysis. The study, led by scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, linked unusual carbon-14 spikes in buried trees from northern Japan to reports of glowing red skies recorded in 1204 CE.
- [Starlink Satellite Seen Tumbling After Suspected Orbit Breakup, HEO Captures Images](https://www.wondersinspace.com/starlink-satellite-seen-tumbling-after-suspected-orbit-breakup/): A HEO satellite monitoring campaign has captured new images of a damaged Starlink 34343 spacecraft following a suspected fragmentation event in orbit, confirming that the satellite remains largely intact but is now spinning rapidly and is no longer stable.
- [Skyroots Vikram-1 clears fairing separation tests ahead of upcoming maiden launch test](https://www.wondersinspace.com/skyroots-vikram-1-clears-fairing-separation-tests/): Vikram-1, the launch vehicle developed by Skyroot Aerospace, has completed all ground tests for its payload fairing separation system, marking a major step toward its first flight from Sriharikota. The mission was earlier scheduled for January 2026, but the updated timeline now points to a later launch window as final preparations continue.
- [The Viral Earth Shots from Artemis II are actually enabled by next-gen Laser Communication](https://www.wondersinspace.com/artemis-ii-laser-communications-orion-o2o-test/): A new video from NASA shows the Artemis II Orion spacecraft switching from traditional radio signals to a laser-based system, sharply improving the clarity of images sent from space. The transition happens within seconds, and the difference is easy to spot. The test highlights how optical communication could reshape how spacecraft send data during future missions to the Moon and beyond.
- [“Space plumber” Christina Koch fixes toilet glitch aboard Orion](https://www.wondersinspace.com/space-plumber-christina-koch-fixes-toilet-glitch-aboard-orion/): A toilet malfunction aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission created an early challenge for astronauts just hours after launch, temporarily disabling part of the waste system on the Orion spacecraft before it was successfully repaired in orbit. The issue affected the urine collection system, requiring mission specialist Christina Koch to work with ground teams to restore functionality.
- [Meet Orion, the spacecraft taking astronauts farther than ever before!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/meet-orion-the-spacecraft-taking-astronauts-farther-than-ever-before/): The Orion spacecraft is now carrying astronauts beyond Earth’s orbit for the first time in over 50 years as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. Launched in April 2026, the mission sends four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back. The goal is not landing, but testing whether Orion can safely support humans in deep space after decades of missions limited to low Earth orbit.
- [Why Artemis II could decide when NASA finally lands humans on the Moon again](https://www.wondersinspace.com/why-artemis-2-decides-artemis-3-moon-landing-timeline/): The Artemis II mission is a full-scale test that will shape NASA’s plan to land humans on the Moon again with Artemis III. Launched on April 1, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center, the mission sends four astronauts on a roughly 10-day journey around the Moon and back. The goal is to test spacecraft systems, crew operations, and deep space travel before attempting a landing.
- [CERN moves antimatter on a truck for the first time, proving safe transport of antimatter is possible!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/cern-moves-antimatter-on-a-truck-for-the-first-time/): Physicists at CERN have successfully transported antimatter on a truck for the first time, completing a controlled test on March 24, 2026, at their Geneva campus. The team moved 92 antiprotons inside a custom-built portable trap, drove them over a 4-kilometre route, and returned with every particle intact. The test shows that antimatter can be safely moved outside its production site, opening a new path for precision experiments.
- [ISRO IISU Opens Internship Applications for Science and Engineering Students in 2026](https://www.wondersinspace.com/isro-iisu-opens-internship-applications-for-science-and-engineering-students-in-2026/): India’s space agency is inviting students in science and engineering to apply for internships at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) unit in Thiruvananthapuram. The ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU) has issued detailed guidelines for students who want hands-on exposure to space technology during their ongoing degree programs. Applications must reach IISU by March 15 for the May–July internship block and by September 30 for the October–December session.
- [Bitcoin Mining Heads to Space! Starcloud Plans Satellite Test With AI and ASIC Hardware](https://www.wondersinspace.com/starcloud-bitcoin-mining-ai-data-centers-space-2026/): A U.S.-based space technology startup, Starcloud, plans to test whether Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence computing can operate in orbit, using solar power and the vacuum of space to reduce energy costs. Starcloud says its upcoming Starcloud-2 satellite, expected to launch later in 2026, will carry specialized bitcoin-mining chips along with a larger cluster of AI processors. If the mission works as planned, the company could mine the first bitcoin in space.
- [Magnetic Fields from Early Solar System found preserved in Asteroid Ryugu Samples](https://www.wondersinspace.com/magnetic-fields-from-early-solar-system-found-preserved-in-asteroid-ryugu-samples/): A new analysis of asteroid dust returned by Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission has revealed that tiny grains from the asteroid 162173 Ryugu still hold a record of magnetic fields from the early solar system. Researchers led by Masahiko Sato studied 28 samples and found that most preserve stable magnetic signals formed billions of years ago, offering a rare look at the environment where the first planets began to take shape.
- [Huff! NASA Rules Out 2032 Moon Impact of Asteroid 2024 YR4](https://www.wondersinspace.com/huff-nasa-rules-out-2032-moon-impact-of-asteroid-2024-yr4/): NASA says asteroid 2024 YR4, an asteroid once thought to have a small chance of striking the Moon in 2032, will now safely miss it. New measurements from the James Webb Space Telescope show that asteroid 2024 YR4 will pass about 13,200 miles above the lunar surface on December 22, 2032. The updated calculations remove the earlier possibility of a collision that had briefly caught the attention of astronomers and skywatchers.
- [Astronomers Discover First Galaxy-Lensed Superluminous Supernova](https://www.wondersinspace.com/astronomers-discover-first-galaxy-lensed-superluminous-supernova/): An international team of astronomers has discovered SN 2025wny (nicknamed SN Winny), the first strongly lensed superluminous supernova seen on galaxy scales, offering a rare new way to measure how fast the universe expands. The paper was published in Astronomy & Astrophysics. The explosion appears as four separate images because two foreground galaxies bend its light.
- [NASA Revises Artemis Plan: Moon landing shifts to 2028 with Artemis IV](https://www.wondersinspace.com/nasa-revises-artemis-plan-moon-landing-shifts-to-2028-with-artemis-iv/): NASA announced Friday at Kennedy Space Center that it is adding a new mission to its Artemis program in 2027 and restructuring its flight plan to support yearly lunar landings starting in 2028. The agency said it will standardize the configuration of its rockets and spacecraft, increase launch frequency, and test systems in phases to return American astronauts to the Moon and build a sustained presence there.
- [Rubin Observatory Sends 800,000 New Alerts in One Night!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/rubin-observatory-800000-alerts-first-night-lsst/): The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has opened a new chapter in astronomy after detecting 800,000 changes in the night sky in a single night on February 24, 2026. Operating from Cerro Pachón in Chile, the observatory activated its near real-time alert system, sending notifications to scientists worldwide within minutes of spotting new asteroids, supernovae, and variable stars. The milestone clears the way for its decade-long Legacy Survey of Space and Time, which will map the southern sky in motion.
- [Japan to Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite to Tackle Space Debris](https://www.wondersinspace.com/japan-to-launch-worlds-first-wooden-satellite-to-tackle-space-debris/): Japan will launch the world’s first wooden satellite later this year, aiming to cut down space pollution caused by metal spacecraft. The satellite, called LignoSat, was developed by researchers at Kyoto University in partnership with Sumitomo Forestry. Built with magnolia wood panels, the small spacecraft will test whether biodegradable materials can survive in orbit and reduce the aluminum particles released when satellites burn up during reentry.
- [Venus may have an Underground Lava Tube, NASA Magellan Data Suggests](https://www.wondersinspace.com/venus-underground-lava-tube-magellan-data-2026/): Scientists studying decades-old radar images from NASA's Magellan orbiter suggest that Venus may contain a massive underground lava tube carved by ancient volcanic eruptions. The team identified the feature on the western flank of Nyx Mons and published their findings on Feb. 9 in Nature Communications. If confirmed, the structure would be only the second lava tube reported on Venus and would add weight to the idea that the planet is not geologically dead.
- [ISRO Rocket Debris Found on an Uninhabited Island in Maldives](https://www.wondersinspace.com/isro-lvm3-rocket-debris-maldives-kunahandhoo/): Debris bearing the logo of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and India’s national emblem has been found on an uninhabited island near L. Kunahandhoo in the Maldives, days after it reportedly washed ashore.
- [Agnikul Cosmos and NeevCloud will turn upper stages of rockets into AI data centers!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/agnikul-cosmos-and-neevcloud-to-put-ai-data-centers-in-space/): Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has partnered with cloud firm NeevCloud to place AI data centers in low Earth orbit. The companies plan to test a prototype in the coming months and target a full-scale launch by 2027, as rising AI demand strains power and cooling systems on Earth.
- [SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Leaves Grok Logo Streaked Across the Sky](https://www.wondersinspace.com/spacex-falcon-9-launch-leaves-grok-logo-streaked-across-the-sky/): A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the sky this week, and many viewers noticed more than just a launch. As the rocket climbed after liftoff, its exhaust plume appeared to form the Grok logo.
- [Hyderabad-based Azista Space Industries Captures ISS from the Orbit!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/hyderabad-based-azista-space-industries-captures-iss-from-the-orbit/): Hyderabad-based Azista Space Industries has captured an on-orbit image of the International Space Station (ISS) using its own space-grade optical system, marking the first time an Indian private company has carried out such an operation with fully indigenous hardware in space.
- [IIT Madras launches Online BS degree in Aeronautics and Space Technology, Here’s what you need to know!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/iit-madras-bs-aeronautics-space-technology-online-degree-details/): The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics and Space Technology that allows students to study from anywhere while earning an official IIT Madras qualification. The program, introduced through IIT Madras’ Centre for Outreach and Digital Education, combines online coursework with in-person exams and campus-based labs.
- [Moon First, Mars Later: Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Has Shifted Focus to the Moon](https://www.wondersinspace.com/moon-first-mars-later-says-elon-musk/): Elon Musk has said SpaceX is shifting its near-term focus from Mars to building a self-sustaining city on the Moon, citing faster timelines and more frequent launch windows. The update came through a series of posts on X.
- [A Spectacular Planetary Parade will Light Up Evening Sky on February 28, Don’t Miss!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/planetary-parade-february-28-2026/): On February 28, 2026, a rare planetary alignment will be visible in the evening sky. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune will appear in the sky after sunset. Four of them will be visible to the naked eye, making this one of the most accessible multi-planet events in recent years.
- [NASA’s Curiosity rover runs a rare nighttime test using LED lights on its robotic arm](https://www.wondersinspace.com/nasa-curiosity-rover-final-wet-chemistry-test-mars/): NASA’s Curiosity rover has begun one of the rarest experiments of its entire Mars mission, using the last of a special chemical to test a rock sample for organic molecules at a site called Nevado Sajama. The experiment started in early February 2026, after Mars emerged from a communication blackout with Earth, and could help scientists better judge whether Mars once supported life.
- [New sungrazing Comet C/2026 A1 could put on a rare daylight show in April](https://www.wondersinspace.com/new-comet-c-2026-a1-maps-sun-closest-approach-april/): Astronomers are closely tracking a newly found comet that could become a rare and striking sight near the Sun in early April. The comet, named C/2026 A1 (MAPS), was discovered on January 13 by four amateur astronomers using a remote telescope in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Early observations show it is heading straight toward an extremely close pass by the Sun, where it will skim just 120,000 kilometers above the solar surface.
- [AI is now on Mars! NASA Uses Anthropic’s Claude AI to Plan a Mars Rover Drive](https://www.wondersinspace.com/nasa-anthropic-claude-ai-plans-mars-rover-drive/): NASA has carried out the first Mars rover drive planned with help from an artificial intelligence system, marking a new phase in how space missions may operate in the future. In December 2025, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory worked with Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, to plan a roughly 400 meter drive for the Perseverance rover inside Jezero Crater.
- [World’s first Private Space Observatory set to launch this Decade might change Astronomy Forever!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/worlds-first-private-space-observatory-set-to-launch-this-decade-might-change-astronomy-forever/): The world’s first private space telescope is now under development, signaling a shift in how space science may be funded in the years ahead. The Lazuli Space Observatory, financed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy Schmidt, will operate independently of government space agencies while making its data freely available to researchers worldwide.
- [MrBeast tests a SpaceX Starship heat shield tile and becomes the first non-engineer to install one!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/mrbeast-tests-a-spacex-starship-heat-shield-tile-and-becomes-the-first-non-engineer-to-install-one/): YouTuber MrBeast recently visited SpaceX’s Starship factory as part of his latest video, '$1 vs $1,000,000,000 Futuristic Tech!,' where he explored some of the most fascinating technology on the planet. During the visit, he tested a heat shield tile with a rocket-shaped blowtorch and installed one on a Starship, leaving his signature, “MB, MrBeast,” on the tile.
- [Hubble Captures Rare Sun-Earth Alignment of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS in Striking Detail](https://www.wondersinspace.com/hubble-captures-rare-sun-earth-alignment-of-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-in-striking-detail/): The Hubble Space Telescope has captured rare images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS during a brief alignment with the Sun and Earth on January 22, 2026. The observations, led by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb and collaborators, show unusual jet activity and a bright anti-tail aimed almost directly toward Earth.
- [Astronomers Capture the Clearest Picture of the Dark Universe: ‘Insight into some of the Universe’s biggest mysteries’](https://www.wondersinspace.com/astronomers-capture-the-clearest-picture-of-the-dark-universe-yet/): Astronomers have released the most detailed results yet from the Dark Energy Survey (DES), offering a clearer picture of how the universe has expanded and formed structure over billions of years. The findings, published on January 26, 2026, draw on the survey’s full six-year dataset and rely on observations of about 140 million distant galaxies spread across 5,000 square degrees of sky.
- [Sunita Williams Addresses Delhi: “It’s really humbling to be here in India”](https://www.wondersinspace.com/sunita-williams-addresses-iit-delhi-its-really-humbling-to-be-here-in-india/): Sunita Williams came to New Delhi this week with a story that few astronauts can tell. What began as a short, eight-day test flight in June 2024 turned into an unplanned stay of nearly nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after problems forced NASA to change how she and her crewmate would return to Earth. Speaking at the American Center, the veteran astronaut reflected on the mission, the risks involved, and why human spaceflight still matters.
- [A YouTuber’s attempt to sell a Meteorite to NASA turned into a Potential Security Breach](https://www.wondersinspace.com/a-youtubers-attempt-to-sell-a-meteorite-to-nasa-turned-into-a-potential-security-breach/): A YouTuber’s attempt to sell a meteorite to NASA turned into an awkward security incident in Washington, D.C., after federal staff grew suspicious of his actions outside the agency’s headquarters.
- [NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Retires After 27 Years of Service and 608 Days in Space](https://www.wondersinspace.com/nasa-astronaut-suni-williams-retires-after-27-years-of-service-and-608-days-in-space/): NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams retired on December 27, 2025, closing a 27-year career that reshaped how long humans can live and work in orbit. Across three missions to the International Space Station (ISS), Williams spent 608 days in space, ranking second among NASA astronauts for total time off Earth, behind Peggy Whitson, who has spent 695 days. Williams leaves NASA after serving as a station commander, test pilot, spacewalker, and steady hand during one of the agency’s most difficult crewed missions.
- [NASA’s Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft have reached Launch Pad 39B](https://www.wondersinspace.com/nasa-artemis-ii-rollout-launch-pad-39b-crewed-moon-mission/): NASA has moved the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to Launch Pad 39B, marking a major step toward the first crewed flight to lunar space in more than five decades. The rollout finished at 6:42pm ET on January 17, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, placing the vehicle where final ground testing will determine launch readiness.
- [EtherealX Raises $20.5 million in a Series A Funding, Adding Momentum to India’s Private Space Sector](https://www.wondersinspace.com/indian-space-startup-etherealx-raises-20-million-in-a-series-a-funding/): EtherealX, a Bengaluru-based space launch startup, has raised $20.5 million in a Series A funding round, raising its valuation to $80.5 million, according to TechCrunch. The funding places the company among the more highly valued private launch vehicle firms emerging from India’s growing commercial space sector.
- [NASA’s Voyager 1 will soon reach one light-day Distance from Earth breaking it’s own Record!](https://www.wondersinspace.com/nasa-voyager-1-one-light-day-distance-from-earth-2026/): Voyager 1, NASA’s longest-running spacecraft, will reach a distance of one light-day from Earth in November 2026, breaking its own record of the farthest human-made object ever! At that range, a radio signal from Earth will take a full 24 hours to reach the probe. Every command will require patience, planning, and trust in hardware launched nearly five decades ago.
- [From 51 Marks in Math to Building India’s First Private Rocket Company, Here’s the Story of Pawan Kumar Chandana](https://www.wondersinspace.com/story-of-skyroot-aerospace-co-founder-pawan-kumar-chandana/): Pawan Kumar Chandana grew up in a middle-class home in Visakhapatnam, struggled with academics, and once scored just 51 marks in mathematics. Two decades later, he co-founded Skyroot Aerospace, the first private space startup from India to launch a rocket, placing the country in a rare global club dominated by the US, China, and Japan.
- [Meteor Shower Calendar 2026: Major Meteor Showers and the Best Nights to See Them](https://www.wondersinspace.com/meteor-shower-calendar-2026/): From the Quadrantids in January to the Geminids in December, this guide covers all major meteor showers in 2026 with their active periods, peak dates, and viewing conditions. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced observer, understanding when and where to look can significantly improve your chances of seeing meteors under dark skies.
- [Astronomical Calendar 2026: All the Major Astronomical Events You Can See in 2026](https://www.wondersinspace.com/astronomical-calendar-2026/): Here's a complete list of astronomical events in 2026 month by month.
- [Mouse From Shenzhou-21 Space Mission Gives Birth to Healthy Pups on Earth](https://www.wondersinspace.com/mouse-from-shenzhou-21-space-mission-gives-birth-to-healthy-pups-on-earth/): A female mouse that spent two weeks aboard China’s Tiangong space station has given birth to healthy pups back on Earth, offering fresh evidence that short space missions may not disrupt mammal reproduction. The birth followed the Shenzhou-21 mission, which launched on October 31, 2025, and returned on November 14. Scientists designed the mission to test how small mammals cope with microgravity, stress, and tight living conditions in orbit.
- [Zomato Founder’s Aerospace Startup Nails Ultra Short Takeoff in First High-Risk Test Flight](https://www.wondersinspace.com/zomato-founder-aviation-startup-lat-aerospace-test-flight/): On January 4, 2026, LAT Aerospace conducted its first flight test of an experimental aircraft called Lat One v0.1, designed to operate from extremely short takeoff areas. The startup, founded by Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal and aerospace engineer Surobhi Das, set out to prove that the aircraft could lift off using far less space than a conventional runway.
- [Scientists may have found a way to Generate Electricity using Earth’s Rotation](https://www.wondersinspace.com/scientists-may-have-found-a-way-to-generate-electricity-using-earths-rotation/): Scientists have shown that Earth’s rotation can produce a small but steady electric current, ending a debate that has lasted nearly 200 years. The finding comes from an experiment carried out by Princeton researchers published in March 2025 in Physical Review Research.
- [Satellites spot tiny Red Plankton that feed endangered Right Whales in the Gulf of Maine](https://www.wondersinspace.com/satellites-spot-tiny-red-planktons-from-space/): Scientists have found a new way to track tiny red plankton by using satellite images. The work, led by researchers at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, focuses on the Gulf of Maine, where endangered North Atlantic right whales depend on dense swarms of a single species of copepod to survive.
- [Hubble Captures largest Protoplanetary Disk ever Observed](https://www.wondersinspace.com/hubble-captures-largest-protoplanetary-disk-ever-observed/): NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured its sharpest visible-light image yet of the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed. The object, known as IRAS 23077+6707, lies about 1,000 light-years from Earth and hosts a disk nearly 400 billion miles wide, making it one of the largest ever observed. Scientists shared the findings in The Astrophysical Journal.
- [Earth once had a vast Water Reservoir deep inside the Mantle](https://www.wondersinspace.com/earth-once-had-vast-water-reservoir-deep-inside-the-mantle/): Researchers from the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry under the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported that Earth’s mantle acted as a vast water reservoir more than four billion years ago. Their findings, titled "Where did the water go when Earth's early magma oceans crystallized? For the deepest mantle, the answer has been elusive," was published in the journal Science.
- [Scientists Observe a Strange Radio Signal Spike during comet 3I/ATLAS Flyby](https://www.wondersinspace.com/scientists-observe-a-strange-radio-signal-spike-during-comet-3i-atlas-flyby/): The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its closest pass to Earth on December 19. The comet passed at a safe distance of about 270 million kilometers and posed no threat, according to space agencies tracking its path.
- [NASA and NOAA Improve Solar Storm Forecasts, Cutting CME Arrival Errors by Several Hours](https://www.wondersinspace.com/nasa-and-noaa-improve-solar-storm-forecasts-cutting-cme-arrival-errors-by-several-hours/): Scientists from NASA and NOAA have reported advancements in predicting when solar storms will reach Earth, cutting forecast errors by several hours in some cases. The progress comes from upgraded computer models tested on dozens of past coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, using real spacecraft data. The findings matter as solar activity remains high and modern society depends more than ever on satellites, power networks, and space missions that solar storms can disrupt.
- [Geminid Meteor Shower Study Reveals Why These Asteroid Fragments Break Apart High Above Earth](https://www.wondersinspace.com/geminid-meteor-shower-study-reveals-why-these-asteroid-fragments-break-apart-high-above-earth/): Every December, the Geminid meteor shower fills the night sky with bright streaks, but a new study explains why these meteors behave unlike almost any others. Scientists have found that Geminids begin cracking far higher above Earth than expected, not because of air resistance, but because sudden heating tears them apart from the inside as they plunge toward the planet.

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