RISE | Space News, Astronomy & Exploration Explained | RISE (Report on Interstellar Science and Exploration)

Today’s Top Story

Astronomy

Webb's Little Red Dots Finally Explained

A single X-ray detection may reveal what hundreds of early universe objects actually are.

May 1, 2026

Latest Stories

Guide to Space Series

How Far Away Is the Moon? Miles, Measurements, and Why it Changes

How far away is the Moon? From perigee to apogee, laser ranging to lunar recession, everything you need to understand the Moon's distance from Earth and why it keeps changing.

Apr 30, 2026

Missions

Artemis III Launching No Earlier Than Late 2027

Isaacman confirms SpaceX and Blue Origin landers won't be ready until late 2027 at the earliest.

Apr 29, 2026

Policy & Funding

Russia Deploys Anti-Satellite Weapons

US General says National Reconnaissance Office satellites are directly in the crosshairs.

Apr 27, 2026

A Front-Row Seat to the Universe

Stay informed on the discoveries shaping our understanding of the cosmos.

From the Archive

Missions

Roman Space Telescope Targets September Launch

NASA's Roman telescope is now targeting September 2026, well ahead of its 2027 commitment.

•

Apr 24, 2026

Missions

Curiosity Finds Never-Before-Seen Organic Molecules on Mars

A first-of-its-kind chemical experiment reveals molecules considered building blocks for life on Earth present on the Martian surface

•

Apr 22, 2026

Missions

NASA Powers Down Voyager 1 Instrument

It's the latest power-saving move for the 1977 spacecraft now beyond our solar system.

•

Apr 20, 2026

Astronomy

DESI Completes Planned 3D Universe Map

It marks the largest 3D cosmic map ever attempted by a single ground-based instrument.

•

Apr 17, 2026

Guide to Space Series

How Far Away Is the Moon? Miles, Measurements, and Why it Changes

How far away is the Moon? From perigee to apogee, laser ranging to lunar recession, everything you need to understand the Moon's distance from Earth and why it keeps changing.

•

Apr 30, 2026

Guide to Space Series

What Causes the Northern Lights?

Discover the science behind the Northern Lights: solar winds, magnetic fields, and atmospheric reactions create nature's most mesmerizing celestial display.

•

Apr 15, 2026

Today’s Top Story

Webb's Little Red Dots Finally Explained

Latest Stories

How Far Away Is the Moon? Miles, Measurements, and Why it Changes

Artemis III Launching No Earlier Than Late 2027

Russia Deploys Anti-Satellite Weapons

From the Archive

Roman Space Telescope Targets September Launch

Curiosity Finds Never-Before-Seen Organic Molecules on Mars

NASA Powers Down Voyager 1 Instrument

DESI Completes Planned 3D Universe Map

Guide to Space Series

How Far Away Is the Moon? Miles, Measurements, and Why it Changes

What Causes the Northern Lights?

Join a growing global community of engineers, students, and space enthusiasts from 30+ countries, including professionals from NASA, Blue Origin, and beyond.