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Japan to get Axiom Space subsidiary

U.S. space company Axiom Space announced on Thursday that it will launch a fully owned subsidiary in Tokyo on July 1 to strengthen partnerships with Japan’s government and industries in preparation for its planned commercial ISS replacement.

14 May 2026-20:07
Warning as massive asteroid set to pass closer than the Moon - VIDEO

A newly discovered asteroid roughly the size of a basketball court is expected to make a very close pass by Earth on May 18, travelling even closer to the planet than the Moon’s orbit.

14 May 2026-14:29
Scientists uncover hidden turbulence in the space between stars

The vast space between stars may appear completely empty when viewed from Earth, but astronomers say it is actually filled with turbulent clouds of gas and charged particles that can distort light travelling across the universe.

14 May 2026-14:06
China achieves successful launch of Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket - VIDEO

14 May 2026-10:56
China launches Tianzhou-10 cargo mission to space station - VIDEO

11 May 2026-10:02
Anduril gets $100M boost for Pentagon space-tracking contract

Defense technology firm Anduril Industries has been awarded an additional $100.3 million on an existing government contract to enhance the system the U.S. military uses to track objects in space.

07 May 2026-18:57
Microbes extract metals from meteorites in space experiment

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have successfully used bacteria and fungi to extract valuable metals from meteorite material, in an experiment that scientists say could reshape future space exploration.

07 May 2026-13:50
China’s Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft re-enters atmosphere

China successfully completed the controlled re-entry of its Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft on Thursday after the vehicle separated from the orbiting Tiangong space station earlier this week.

07 May 2026-09:46
Why the SpaceX and Anthropic partnership matters for the future of AI and space technology

SpaceX and Anthropic have reportedly reached a major agreement focused on artificial intelligence computing infrastructure and future space related technological development, a deal that is already attracting significant attention across the tech and aerospace industries.

07 May 2026-06:28
Space analytics firm HawkEye raises $416 million in US IPO

Space analytics firm HawkEye 360 (HAWK.N), opens new tab has raised $416 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Wednesday.

07 May 2026-06:10