Blue Origin to add new Florida launch pads, seeks aggressive increase in New Glenn flight rate
The launch infrastructure improvements also include a substantial manufacturing expansion at Rocket Park and the addition of new landing barges. ...
Spaceflight Now | October 16, 2026
Read moreNASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove....
NASA | October 16, 2026
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Rocket Lab pushes 1st launch of next-gen Neutron rocket to 2027
Rocket Lab has delayed the debut of its powerful, partially reusable Neutron launcher to 2027 due to a manufacturing issue. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
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It's time to reassess the size of our solar system, scientists say
Two leading space scientists say there is a need to redefine the edge of the solar system based on the Milky Way's gravity, including its dark matter. ...
Latest from Space.com | October 16, 2026
Read moreAPOD: 2026 October 16 – Chasing the International Space Station
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 16 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a...
NASA | October 16, 2026
Read moreIsaias Dims the Gulf Coast
High-definition images of nighttime lights show where the hurricane knocked out power along the Florida Panhandle and how quickly the lights came back....
NASA | October 16, 2026
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Astronomers discover the 1st ever green star, a cosmic zombie just in time for Halloween
Imagine if the sun could take on a spooky green glow for Halloween. Scientists have discovered that our star may go green if it turns into a cosmic zombie after its death...
Latest from Space.com | October 15, 2026
Read moreNASA to Help Unlock Mysteries of Mars’ Moons in Upcoming Mission
NASA is playing an important role in JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission, to advance our understanding of Mars’ moons and build on the agency’s lo...
NASA | October 15, 2026
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On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn
On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn ...
Latest from Space.com | October 15, 2026
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