Falcon 9 and Dragon depart this Tuesday (13) from Cape Canaveral with more than 2,800 kg of supplies, health research and the latest ISS Roll-Out Solar Arrays. Liftoff is scheduled for 6:33 a.m. EDT, according to NASA.
NASA issued on October 9 the final request for proposals for next-generation commercial space stations in low Earth orbit, successors to the ISS starting in 2030. Proposals must be submitted by December 8, with selection of two or more contractors.
NASA study published in Nature Astronomy identifies unusual niobium signature in the HS 0209+0832 system, captured by Hubble and FUSE. TESS data points to a Jupiter-sized body about 6 million kilometers from the white dwarf. Material ejected by the dead star may have given rise to a newly formed gas giant.
NASA/ESA Hubble telescope observations have revealed a ten-sided atmospheric wave at Saturn's south pole. The structure, comparable to the northern hexagon, was announced on September 2, 2026 by the ESA/Hubble team.
Research with 40 Brazilian patients combines clinical data and computational analysis to estimate disease risk. Published on August 16, 2026, the work reinforces the advancement of personalized medicine in the country. The initiative was disclosed by Folha/UOL.
Researchers from the ScanPyramids project confirmed the existence of an empty corridor about 9 meters long on the north face of the Great Pyramid of Giza, sealed 4,500 years ago. The team used muography, ultrasound and endoscopy to verify the space, whose purpose remains a mystery.
Preliminary study from the American Heart Association links prolonged melatonin use to 90% higher risk of heart failure in people with chronic insomnia. Researchers analyzed over 130 thousand adults and warn about the risks of continuous use without guidance.
In the early morning of August 28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse covered 96.2% of the Moon's disk, peaking at 1:13 AM (Brasília time). The phenomenon was visible across the entire national territory without the need for special equipment. The Full Moon took on reddish tones, enchanting observers.
A study with the James Webb Space Telescope found a surprisingly large population of faint, low-mass stars in galaxies from the primordial universe. The discovery indicates that these galaxies may be three to four times more massive than previously estimated, challenging current models of galaxy formation.
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake on the border between Nepal and Tibet triggered a landslide that blocked the Bhote Koshi river, generating a flash flood. At least 384 people are missing, including 291 foreigners, and dozens have died. Nepal's Foreign Minister confirmed the connection between the events.
The cooperative fishing indie How to Fish from Dazed Games sold over 1 million units in 48 hours and reached 341,691 concurrent players, surpassing AAA releases. The $5 game mixes fishing simulation with weapons and crazy physics, and already has Very Positive reviews on Steam.
