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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Primary Mirror Gets Last Look

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Primary Mirror Gets Last Look

- Engineers at NASA Goddard completed the final inspection of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s 7.9-foot (2.4 m) primary mirror, confirming no specks, coating defects, or misalignment. - The mirror has a silver coating under 400 nm, optimized for near‑infrared observations, and an average surface

China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch

China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch

- China is preparing to launch a new batch of rockets, including reusable first-stage vehicles. - The vehicles come from both state organizations and private Chinese launch firms, covering multiple sizes and payload classes. - Recent ground and flight tests indicate readiness for upcoming missions. - These developments could increase

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during ground test

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during ground test

- Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a ground test on May 29, 2026. - The event was reported via a Reddit post linking to a CNBC article; images of the explosion circulated online. - Initial reports did not specify casualties or a confirmed

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

- A 35‑metre diameter parachute for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover was heat‑sterilised at ESA’s ESTEC facility in the Netherlands. - The 74‑kilogram parachute will slow the rover during descent through the Martian atmosphere. - The sterilisation completes a key planetary protection milestone for the mission.

Hubble Captures M88 on Journey to Center of Virgo Cluster

Hubble Captures M88 on Journey to Center of Virgo Cluster

- Hubble imaged the active spiral galaxy Messier 88 (M88), about 63 million light‑years away. - M88 hosts a supermassive black hole ~100 million times the Sun’s mass and shows central gas outflows. - As a member of the Virgo Cluster, M88 is moving toward the cluster center

Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology

Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology

- Experts argue that establishing a long-term lunar presence requires substantial investment in biological research to support human health, life support, and in-situ resource utilization. - Key research areas include radiation protection, closed-loop life-support systems, plant and microbial biology for food and waste recycling, and understanding physiological effects of low

NASA’s Webb Reveals Black Hole That Formed Before Its Galaxy

NASA’s Webb Reveals Black Hole That Formed Before Its Galaxy

- JWST observations reveal a massive black hole shining as a quasar that appears to have grown before its host galaxy formed significant stars. - Infrared spectroscopy and imaging show strong accretion emission but weak stellar/galactic light around the source. - The result implies early black hole seeding and