What is Starfall? A look at SpaceX's mysterious new return capsule

• NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft has discovered a highly unusual planetary system featuring an "improbable" and "wonky" orbital configuration. • The system's instability is driven by a massive, eccentric object within the system that disrupts the typical planetary alignment.

• NASA is conducting a formal review of the progress made toward the "Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s" Decadal Survey. • The review focuses on evaluating significant scientific discoveries and technological advancements that have emerged since the publication of the Astro2020 report.

• New research suggests that plasma from distant stars may interfere with and transform radio signals sent by alien civilizations. • This phenomenon could cause signals to be distorted or altered, leading scientists on Earth to overlook prime evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence.

• NASA plans to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) in the coming years, intending to let the massive structure crash into the ocean. • A leading ocean conservation organization has raised serious concerns, arguing that the impact could negatively affect ocean health and marine ecosystems.

• The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of the Orion A region, showcasing its star-forming clouds in vibrant colors. • The image provides a unique view of the region, highlighting its intricate details and beauty.

• NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for final pre-launch preparations. • The observatory is scheduled to launch this summer aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to join other major orbital telescopes like Hubble and Webb.

• In 2017, surveyors conducting fieldwork in the Nazca Desert of Peru discovered 303 previously hidden geoglyphs. • The discovery was made possible through a combination of meticulous ground surveys and advanced technology used to scan the dry, flat landscape.

• NASA has extended the deadline for submitting abstracts and mission concepts for the Ad ASTRA Workshop. • The new submission deadline is now set for July 1, 2026.

• The James Webb Space Telescope has detected intense, collision-driven "galaxy-killing winds" in ancient galaxies existing near the dawn of time. • These powerful winds appear to have caused early galaxies to "live fast and die young" by stripping away the gas necessary for star formation.

• SpaceX is scheduled to launch its first-ever "Starfall" reentry capsule on June 23 to test the vehicle's operational capabilities. • The mission serves as a critical demonstration of the spacecraft's ability to function in space and execute a safe return to Earth.

• Carbon Brief has launched the Cosmos 500, a new ranking system designed to identify the most highly cited climate publications. • The ranking is derived from Project Cosmos, a comprehensive database analyzing a "universe" of 1.8 million scientific documents spanning nearly a century.