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SpaceX launches 29 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX is set to fly a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on the Starlink 10-53 mission, adding 29 broadband satellites to its megaconstellation. The booster is scheduled to land on the drone ship *A Shortfall of Gravitas* after liftoff, which is targeted for 8:03 a.m. EDT.
NASA hosts Rubin Observatory gamma-ray astronomy seminar
NASA Science lists a GR SIG seminar for today focused on Rubin Observatory synergies with gamma-ray astronomy. The talk is being given by Dr. Željko Ivezić, the director of the Rubin Observatory, highlighting growing coordination ahead of Rubin’s science operations.
Blue Origin New Glenn test reportedly ends in a pad explosion
A reported test of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket ended in a dramatic explosion on the Florida launch pad, according to a live-streamed video account. If confirmed, the incident would be a significant setback for Blue Origin as it works to narrow the gap with SpaceX in heavy-lift launch.
Scientists say rogue-planet moons could stay habitable for billions of years
Researchers reported that moons orbiting free-floating planets may maintain liquid-water oceans for up to 4.3 billion years. The study argues that tidal heating plus hydrogen-rich atmospheres could keep these worlds warm enough for life even without sunlight.
WMO warns global temperatures are likely to breach records again
A recent climate outlook says there is a 91% chance that global average temperatures will exceed 1.5°C above the 1850–1900 baseline in at least one of the next five years. The warning underscores continued risk of near-term record heat and worsening climate extremes.
DOE Office of Science remains a major U.S. driver of research infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science describes its mission as delivering scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform understanding of nature. While not a breaking headline, it remains one of the most important institutions shaping U.S. physics, materials, biology, and computing research.
Prevention science conference convenes in Washington, DC
The Prevention Research meeting is taking place May 26–29 in Washington, DC, with a theme centered on multilevel interventions for systemic challenges. The event reflects active global research on public-health prevention and social-science approaches to complex problems.
Rubin Observatory’s science agenda gains attention in astronomy
The NASA seminar on Rubin Observatory and gamma-ray astronomy highlights how the observatory’s wide-field survey data may be combined with high-energy astrophysics. Such cross-disciplinary work is important because Rubin is expected to produce unprecedented time-domain data for multiple fields.
Starlink network continues rapid expansion beyond 10,000 spacecraft
SpaceX’s latest launch is part of a constellation that already numbers more than 10,000 spacecraft, according to the launch coverage. The continued pace of deployment shows how satellite broadband remains one of the most active areas in commercial space science and engineering.
Climate science keeps near-term warming in the spotlight
The WMO forecast is a reminder that the next few years are likely to remain scientifically important for understanding tipping points, heat records, and regional extremes. It also reinforces why climate monitoring and prediction remain central global science priorities.