Universe TodayCarolyn Collins Petersen

Galileo NIMS archival data reveal first ammonia-bearing compounds on Europa

Reanalysis of Galileo NIMS archival data has revealed the first spectral evidence of ammonia-bearing compounds on Europa's surface, concentrated in fracture regions. The finding implies altered ocean chemistry and recent subsurface-to-surface exchange, reshaping target selection and science goals for upcoming missions to assess habitability.

2026-01-30T16:13:36.318346-08:00
ReutersEcho Wang, Joey Roulette, Milana Vinn

Exclusive: SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit last year ahead of IPO, sources say

By Reuters: SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit on $15 billion to $16 billion of revenue last year, two people familiar with the company's results said, providing fresh insight into the financial health of Elon Musk’s space company that is expected to go public later this year.

2026-01-30T14:09:42.776060-08:00
Space.comAndrew Jones

Former Russian geostationary 'inspector' satellite fragments months after retirement, heightening high‑GEO debris concerns

By Space.com: Ground-based observations suggest the former geostationary inspector satellite suffered a fragmentation event months after retirement, raising new concerns about debris in high Earth orbit.

2026-01-30T13:03:58.297066-08:00