Space

Science & Tech · ноябрь 8, 2026

Czech Republic plans first ISS mission

The European Space Agency and Vast have agreed to carry out a Czech mission to the International Space Station. Aleš Svoboda is slated to be its pilot, with the mission planned for 2027.

Science & Tech · ноябрь 8, 2026

Structure assembled automatically in space

DARPA’s NOM4D program and Caltech have demonstrated automated assembly in space for the first time. An orbital payload built a truss structure and deployed a reflective mesh as a proof of concept for future space-based systems.

Science & Tech · ноябрь 5, 2026

Trump sets out US space ambitions

US President Donald Trump proclaimed that space is open to exploration, development, use and a permanent presence by American citizens, consistent with US law and its international obligations.

Science & Tech · октябрь 26, 2026

H3 rocket launches MMX spacecraft

Japan’s H3 rocket completed its tenth successful launch, placing the MMX spacecraft on its designated orbit.

Society · октябрь 25, 2026

American Corners unveils new program

The US Mission to Kazakhstan has announced the American Corners network’s 2026–2027 events program. Activities will take place in ten cities across the country.

Science & Tech · октябрь 16, 2026

NASA Awards $12 Million for Research

NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to share $12 million for research and technology development supporting the agency’s Moon, Mars, and deep-space priorities.

Science & Tech · октябрь 16, 2026

Solar arrays boost space station power

Eight International Space Station Roll Out Solar Arrays will add more than 160 kW of power for research and operations, NASA says.

Science & Tech · октябрь 16, 2026

NASA Confirms Artemis II Heat Shield Performance

NASA’s additional engineering analysis confirmed that Orion’s heat shield performed as expected during Artemis II. Char loss was reduced tenfold compared with Artemis I.

Science & Tech · октябрь 16, 2026

NASA to help explore Mars’ moons

NASA will contribute an instrument, sample-collection technology, and communications and navigation support to Japan’s JAXA-led MMX mission. The spacecraft is scheduled to return a sample from Phobos to Earth in 2031.

Science & Tech · октябрь 15, 2026

Cosmic filament flows toward two clusters

Researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other institutions have directly detected a cosmic filament splitting its flow toward galaxy clusters at both ends. The signal was measured with a statistical significance above 5σ.

Culture · октябрь 15, 2026

Inclusive festival coming to Khakassia

Khakassia will host the inclusive festival “The World of Nomads Is the World!” on October 25. The program includes a theatrical performance, exhibitions, concerts, tours and workshops.

Science & Tech · октябрь 15, 2026

US awards $159 million for science AI projects

The US Department of Energy will award a total of $159 million to 12 Phase II Genesis Mission projects. It also selected six new Phase I projects.

Kazakhstan · октябрь 14, 2026

New family park coming to Almaty

Landscaping of a new one-hectare park next to Alem Park in Almaty’s Nauryzbay District is nearing completion. The space is intended for family recreation, walks and residents’ leisure.

World · октябрь 13, 2026

Pure hexagonal diamond produced

A team at Zhengzhou University has synthesized a millimeter-scale block of pure hexagonal diamond. The researchers say the work resolves a long-standing debate over whether the material can exist in bulk form.

World · октябрь 12, 2026

Antarctic ice records third-lowest maximum

Antarctic sea ice likely reached its annual maximum on September 14, 2026. It was the third-lowest maximum recorded since satellite observations began.