Sam's News — space — 2026-09-16¶
Space¶
7.5 Scientists determine how vampire white dwarfs transform into neutron stars¶
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which vampire white dwarfs—stars feeding on companions—can transform into neutron stars under precise conditions.
Sources: Space.com RSS
7 NASA's Roman Space Telescope begins initial instrument activation¶
NASA has started powering on instruments aboard the Roman Space Telescope as it travels toward its operational orbit a million miles from Earth.
Sources: Space.com RSS, Space RSS
7 NASA leverages AI to advance space exploration programs¶
NASA administrator reveals plans to use artificial intelligence to enhance space exploration efforts.
Sources: foxbusiness.com RSS
6.5 FAI Ratifies Altitude and Distance Records for Artemis II Crew¶
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale officially recognized distance and altitude records achieved by the Artemis II mission crew.
Sources: FAI | World Air Sports Federation RSS
6.5 Chairman of Joint Chiefs declares battlefield now extends to the moon¶
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, states that the U.S. military must prepare for conflict across domains from the seafloor to the moon.
Sources: Space.com RSS
6.5 SpaceX Falcon 9 booster landing team awarded first-ever Neil Armstrong Space Prize¶
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team received the inaugural Neil Armstrong Space Prize at a Washington, D.C. ceremony.
Sources: Space.com RSS
6 James Webb Space Telescope Captures Colossal Cosmic Cloud in Stunning Image¶
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a spectacular image of a massive cosmic cloud, released as the space photo of the day for September 16, 2026.
Sources: Space.com RSS
6 NASA targets early October for delayed ISS Crew-13 human spaceflight mission¶
NASA has rescheduled the launch of ISS Crew-13 to early October following previous delays.
Sources: Aviation Week RSS
Space Education¶
6.5 NASA seeks state location for new U.S. Space Academy with classes starting by 2028¶
NASA is searching for a state to host the newly announced U.S. Space Academy, targeting groundbreaking in 2027 and class enrollment by 2028.
Sources: Space.com RSS, Space RSS
Space Robotics¶
6.5 Three robots collaborate as independent science team in NASA test¶
NASA demonstrated three robots working together autonomously as a science team, advancing autonomous exploration capabilities.
Sources: The Economic Times RSS