Supersonic!
8 Jun 2026

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first supersonic flight Friday, June 5, 2026, marking the first time the aircraft exceeded the speed of sound in support of NASA’s Quesst mission. The milestone represents a major step in flight testing as the aircraft expands into the supersonic portion of its flight envelope.

First Steps: America’s Grueling Second Spacewalk
5 Jun 2026

A year after America’s first spacewalk, Gemini IX-A Eugene Cernan stepped outside his spacecraft for an ambitious extravehicular activity scheduled for 167 minutes. The challenges he faced led NASA to reevaluate plans, equipment, and training for future spacewalks.

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What happens to a comet as it leaves our inner Solar System?

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It was visible around the world.

Watch SpaceX set new rocket reuse record with 35th launch — and landing — of a Falcon 9 booster (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 8, 2026. The first stage booster flew for a record 35th time.

Get ready for the next Pentagon file drop with our essential UFO reading list

With the next tranche of declassified files from the Pentagon expected any day now, dive deeper into the UFO phenomenon with these 15 books covering its history, impact and possible explanations.