Space

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, described by the agency as a "discovery machine," is set to launch from Florida. The $4.3 billion project aims to explore dark energy and dark matter.

SpaceX announced the construction of a giant launch base for Starship, China postpones the moon mission, reduction in Falcon 9 activity, research of exoplanet atmospheres, and a revolutionary space telescope is on its way. A summary of the week across the universe.

In the US, the issue of offensive space is at the top of Washington's priority list, and in Israel, too, there are those who aspire for the country to be a "leading country in the field of offensive space." Who is threatened by a nuclear warhead in space, and why does China scare the US more than Russia?

The launch of China's 'Chang'e-7' robotic space mission, designed to scan the moon's south pole in search of frozen water, will not take place in the planned launch window this year. This was stated in an official announcement by the China Manned Space Engineering Office.

Footage circulated online shows the rocket launched from a test base deviating from its path and crashing in an unpopulated area. The country's authorities stated that the missile's self-destruct mechanism was activated according to the emergency plan after it deviated from its trajectory.

SpaceX (SPCX) shares fell 5% to $132 as Chinese startup LandSpace successfully landed an orbital-class rocket booster for the first time. The stock is also facing pressure from a staggered lock-up expiration for early investors and executives.

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a distant galaxy, JADES-GS-z13-1, posing a mystery for astronomers. The telescope detected strong radiation that, according to existing theories, should have been blocked by the neutral hydrogen prevalent in the early universe.

Fitness chain Space is launching a new branch in Netanya with an investment of approximately 8 million shekels. The 2,000-square-meter club features a women-only area, a Booty Zone, and a studio offering dozens of weekly classes.

The Japanese MMX mission is scheduled for launch in 2026 to collect at least 10 grams from Phobos, with the return of samples to Earth in 2031. At the same time, China is planning Tianwen-3, which aims to bring samples from the surface of Mars itself around 2031.

An Israeli computer contributes to the Perseverance rover's record-breaking journey, an Israeli radiation shield proves effective, a Chinese rocket explodes, progress is made in saving the Swift space telescope, and Elon Musk shares ambitious plans for SpaceX.

The international space agency has issued an official statement refuting a viral conspiracy theory claiming that Earth would lose its gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026. The rumors, which spread rapidly across social media, have no scientific basis.

The launch of a Chinese Long March 7A rocket failed on Tuesday following a malfunction shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. The rocket was carrying the ChinaSat-4B communications satellite, and Chinese authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.

It moves in the opposite direction, holds 99% of the mass, and tore the other moons to shreds. The James Webb Telescope reveals the greatest disaster in Neptune's history. Data that stunned the researchers.

A new scientific model based on over a billion satellite observations reveals the planet's dynamic changes and presents a gravitational relief of the Earth that differs significantly from the conventional view of a perfect sphere.

Scientific estimates state that the expansion of the Sun will bring an end to Earth, but a new groundbreaking model now presents an unexpected chance of survival and explains how the planet could dodge a cruel fate.

In a recent interview with The Economist, Elon Musk discussed his vision for a future where AI surpasses human intelligence and money loses its value. However, market volatility and past unfulfilled promises lead many to view his predictions with skepticism.

The LINK spacecraft, designed to extend the life of the Swift space telescope by raising its orbit, is suffering from attitude control system malfunctions. NASA and Katalyst Space remain optimistic about completing the mission.

The struggle between the powers has crossed the boundaries of the atmosphere and includes hundreds of satellites stationed in space that may play a decisive role in a future campaign.

Amazon plans to launch a constellation of over 5,000 satellites to provide internet services to mobile devices worldwide. This initiative aims to compete directly with Elon Musk's Starlink service.

SpaceX's giant spacecraft successfully met all the objectives of the 13th test flight, recording a successful soft landing at sea. The experiment was only marred by a malfunction in landing the launch rocket.