Space.comRobert Lea

Black hole–neutron star mergers show unexpected orbital dynamics, challenging formation models

New observations of black hole–neutron star mergers reveal orbital dynamics at odds with prevailing formation scenarios. The results constitute convincing evidence that not all BH–NS binaries share a common origin, forcing revisions to binary-evolution models and gravitational-wave population predictions and nucleosynthesis expectations.

2026-03-11T14:03:23.680232-07:00
SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

Missile strike damages SES teleport in Israel, raising concerns over satellite ground infrastructure security

By SpaceNews.com: Satellite operator SES said a missile “targeted and struck” its teleport facility in Israel March 9 as tensions spill across the region amid ongoing Israeli and U.S.

2026-03-11T12:09:05.609712-07:00
newswise.com

NASA Discovers Crash of Extreme Stars in Unexpected Site | Newswise

By newswise.com: A fleet of NASA missions has likely uncovered a collision between two ultradense stars in a tiny galaxy buried in a huge stream of gas. Astronomers have never seen this type of explosive event in an environment like this before — and it may help solve two outstanding cosmic mysteries.

2026-03-10T17:42:26.059133-07:00
Reuters

FCC chair rebuffs Amazon criticism of SpaceX’s plan for up to 1 million satellites

By Reuters: The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission dismissed criticism from Amazon.com of Elon Musk's SpaceX plan to launch a constellation of up to 1 million satellites.

2026-03-11T10:53:59.287619-07:00