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Think NASA invented Velcro for astronauts in space? Think again. In this video, we uncover the surprising truth about Velcro’s real origin, bust the popular myth linking it to space exploration, and explain how a Swiss engineer—and a walk with his dog—led to one of the most widely used inventions of the 20th century.

This June, skywatchers across the globe will be treated to a rare and captivating celestial event: the full Strawberry Moon of 2025, set to illuminate the night sky.

Ispace Inc., the Tokyo-based lunar exploration company, has confirmed the unsuccessful conclusion of its second lunar landing mission, known as Mission 2. The RESILIENCE lander, central to the mission

Tomorrow.io is a weather technology company (not climate!) that combines proprietary satellite data with artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver hyper-accurate, real-time weather forecasts. Their approach addresses the limitations of traditional forecasting methods by enhancing data collection and predictive modeling. 🛰️ Proprietary Satellite Constellation Tomorrow.io has developed and launched its own constellation of weather satellites, including… Read more: How Tomorrow.io Uses AI & Satellites to Predict Weather Better Than Anyone

Space physics is a vital subdiscipline of astrophysics and geophysics, focusing on the behavior of plasma in space environments—particularly around the Earth, the Sun, and throughout the solar system. It informs critical research in areas such as space weather, planetary magnetospheres, and solar-terrestrial interactions. Over the past century, pioneering theoretical frameworks and revolutionary satellite missions… Read more: A Historical Perspective on Key Discoveries in Space Physics

From shaping planets to driving the Sun’s activity, plasma is a force both powerful and pervasive.

As the ninth integrated test of the Starship launch system, the mission was designed as a data-rich experiment, combining ambitious objectives with a high tolerance for risk—hallmarks of the program’s iterative approach. Flight 9: Testing the Next Evolution of Starship Vehicle Configuration and Objectives Flight 9 launched using Booster 14-2 (its second and final flight)… Read more: Starship Flight 9: Reaching Space, Losing Control

On May 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Central Time, SpaceX is scheduled to conduct the ninth flight test of its Starship system from Starbase, Texas. This mission represents a major milestone in the company’s pursuit of scalable, routine access to space and the long-term goal of making life multiplanetary. First Reflight of a Super Heavy… Read more: Starship Flight 9: Pioneering Rapid Reusability and Deepening Space Capabilities

As the Sun travels through the galaxy, it moves through clouds of interstellar gas and dust — and this journey could reshape the protective bubble around our solar system: the heliosphere.

The Halloween Storms of October–November 2003 represent one of the most significant space weather events of the 21st century. Marked by a series of intense solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and widespread geomagnetic disturbances, these storms severely impacted satellite operations, communication systems, power infrastructure, and aviation. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the… Read more: The Halloween Storms of 2003: A Landmark Event in Space Weather History

In March 1989, a powerful solar storm underscored the vulnerability of modern technological infrastructure to space weather. This geomagnetic storm, triggered by a massive solar eruption, caused significant disruptions on Earth, including a major power outage in Quebec. It remains one of the most impactful space weather events in recorded history. 🌞 Solar Origins The… Read more: The March 1989 Geomagnetic Storm: A Wake-Up Call from Space

Imagine the Sun turning from a distant light in the sky into an unpredictable, explosive force threatening life and technology as we know it. For ten unforgettable days in August 1972, that terrifying scenario came chillingly close to reality. This was not just any solar storm. It was a sequence of solar events so extreme,… Read more: The Solar Storm That Almost Killed Apollo Astronauts | August 1972 Space Disaster