Science & Tech
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Artemis Accords expand to 76 nations as four more countries commit to peaceful space exploration
NASA welcomed Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino to the Artemis Accords, marking a significant milestone in international cooperation for transparent and responsible lunar activity.
Anthropic Introduces Claude Opus 5.5 with Enhanced Performance and Lower Pricing
Anthropic launched Claude Opus 5.5 on September 22, 2026, reducing costs by 20% while matching the performance of Claude Fable 5.1.
Agnikul Cosmos Receives Rs 200 Crore for Launch Vehicle Project
Agnikul Cosmos secured Rs 200 crore from the Technology Development Board for developing a reusable launch vehicle.
NASA's PRIMA Telescope Moves to Phase B Development
NASA's PRIMA far-infrared telescope advances to Phase B as part of its mission to explore the universe's evolution.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Marks 200,000th Orbit
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope completed its 200,000th orbit on September 19, 2026, while observing galaxy cluster MACS J0417.
Google Tests Prototype Satellite in Project Suncatcher
Google's Project Suncatcher will launch a prototype satellite to test Tensor Processing Units in space, announced on September 24, 2026.
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Models at Reduced Prices
OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Sol and Luna on September 22, 2026, offering advanced AI at 50% lower API pricing.
Anthropic AI Identifies New Enzyme System in DNA
Anthropic's AI agents discovered a novel enzyme system named ART, potentially advancing gene editing.
Côte d'Ivoire Joins Artemis Accords as 75th Signatory
Côte d'Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords, marking a key milestone in international space cooperation.
ESA Activates Ramses Planetary Defence Spacecraft Ahead of Launch
The ESA has powered on its Ramses spacecraft for planetary defense, marking progress for its 2028 launch.
DRDO Signs Agreement for Indigenous Quantum Refrigerator Development
DRDO India has partnered with a startup to develop a 20 mK Dilution Refrigerator for quantum technology.
Croatia Joins Artemis Accords as 74th Signatory
Croatia signed the Artemis Accords on September 23, 2026, committing to peaceful space exploration.
NASA Selects PRIMA Space Telescope for Next Development Phase
NASA has selected the PRIMA space telescope for its Probe Explorers class to study the universe's history and evolution.
NASA Hubble Space Telescope Completes 200,000th Orbit
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reached its 200,000th orbit on September 19, 2026, marking a significant achievement in space observation.
Blavatnik Regional Awards Recognize Nine Young Scientists
Nine young scientists in the Tri-State area receive Blavatnik Awards for their postdoctoral research contributions.
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 5.5 Model
Anthropic launched Claude Opus 5.5 on September 22, 2026, offering improved performance at a lower operational cost.
NASA Activates Roman Space Telescope's Advanced Camera
NASA successfully activated the Wide Field Instrument of the Roman Space Telescope, advancing cosmic exploration.
SpaceX Achieves 700th Falcon Launch with O3b mPOWER Satellites
SpaceX successfully completed its 700th Falcon launch, deploying three O3b mPOWER satellites into orbit.
ESA and ISRO Renew Space Cooperation for Five More Years
ESA and ISRO extend their Cooperative Agreement, enhancing collaboration in space exploration and innovation.
Alibaba Launches Qwen Image 2.1 Open-Weights AI Model
Alibaba's Qwen team has released the Qwen Image 2.1 model, advancing image generation and editing capabilities.
IBM and NASA Launch Open-Source Lunar Foundation Model
IBM and NASA have released the NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model for lunar scientific exploration, trained on extensive data.
Three Indian Startups Receive Funding from IN-SPACe
IN-SPACe has awarded funding to three space startups for innovative projects, including rocket engines and AI models.
Prayoga Institute Receives ISRO Grant for Space Research
Bengaluru's Prayoga Institute has secured an ISRO grant for a two-year project on microbial monitoring in space.
GalaxEye Launches India's Largest Private Satellite, Mission Drishti
GalaxEye Space launched the world's first OptoSAR satellite, Mission Drishti, marking a significant advancement for India's private space sector.
SpaceX Successfully Launches 27 Starlink Satellites
On September 20, 2026, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites from California, enhancing global connectivity.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope extends operational life to 22 years
NASA's Roman Space Telescope now has enough propellant for at least 22 years of operations, doubling its design life.
Google DeepMind Launches Gemini 3.8 Flash AI Models
Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini 3.8 Flash models, enhancing capabilities for complex AI tasks and coding.
Stanford AI Agents Accelerate Drug Discovery for Lung Cancer
Stanford researchers utilize 37,000 AI agents to enhance drug discovery, identifying a promising therapy for lung cancer.
Rocket Lab Launches 96th Electron Mission Successfully
Rocket Lab's 96th Electron rocket launched on September 19, 2026, deploying a satellite into low Earth orbit.
NASA and IBM Launch Open-Source Lunar AI Foundation Model
NASA and IBM released an open-source AI model for lunar science, enhancing exploration efforts and data accuracy.
Progress 96 Spacecraft Successfully Delivers Supplies to ISS
The Progress 96 spacecraft has docked with the ISS, delivering approximately three tons of supplies.
NASA Awards SpaceX Additional Missions to ISS Through 2030
NASA awarded SpaceX a $946 million contract for three more crew missions to the ISS, extending operations through 2030.
ESA Achieves 5G Positioning Signals from LEO Satellite
ESA successfully demonstrates 5G positioning from Celeste satellite.
2026 Breakthrough Prizes Recognize Advances in Gene Therapy and Physics
The 2026 Breakthrough Prizes awarded $18.8 million for significant achievements in Life Sciences, Physics, and Mathematics.
ESA launches FLEX and Sentinel-3C Earth observation satellites
The European Space Agency launched the FLEX and Sentinel-3C satellites, enhancing Earth observation capabilities.
Google and NASA Launch AI Model to Track Methane Emissions
Google and NASA's MAPL-EMIT AI model tracks global methane emissions using data from the EMIT instrument on the ISS.
Claude model accelerates biomolecular model optimization
Anthropic's Claude model optimizes over 30 biomolecular models, achieving a 4x speedup in under four weeks.
PM Modi Inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi
SEMICON India 2026, inaugurated by PM Modi, features over 600 companies and focuses on semiconductor ecosystem development.
Scientists Reveal Pearl-Like Structure in Brain Cell Axons
Researchers find brain-cell axons form pearl-like structures, challenging long-held scientific beliefs.
SpaceX launches USSF-259 mission from California
SpaceX successfully launched the USSF-259 mission on September 17, 2026, deploying its payload to orbit.
Google DeepMind Launches Gemini 3.8 Live AI Models
Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini 3.8 Live and Live Extended Thinking models on September 15, 2026, enhancing AI capabilities.
NASA Shares Image of M64 Galaxy from Webb Telescope
NASA's latest image from the Webb Telescope shows intricate details of the Black Eye Galaxy, enhancing our understanding of its structure.
NASA Activates Roman Space Telescope's Wide Field Instrument
NASA's Roman Space Telescope successfully activated its Wide Field Instrument, enhancing cosmic exploration capabilities.
NASA Tests AI Fleet for Autonomous Science Exploration
NASA's AI-powered fleet of robots successfully conducted autonomous science exploration field tests in July 2026.
ESA Launches FLEX and Sentinel-3C Satellites Successfully
The European Space Agency launched FLEX and Sentinel-3C satellites on September 15, 2026, from French Guiana, marking a significant achievement in Earth observation.
USC Labs Use AI for Brain Mapping and Mineral Discovery
Researchers at USC report breakthroughs in brain mapping and mineral discovery using AI technologies.
IIT Madras Creates Bird-Inspired Morphing Skin for Aircraft
IIT Madras develops a morphing skin for aircraft wings to enhance safety and efficiency, inspired by bird flight.
NASA's BOOP! Scientific Balloon Launches from New Mexico
NASA's BOOP! mission launched a scientific balloon to test technology for planetary exploration on September 13, 2026.
SpaceX celebrates 700th Falcon mission with O3b mPOWER launch
On September 13, 2026, SpaceX launched three O3b mPOWER satellites, marking the 700th mission for the Falcon rocket family.
REACH Announces $525,000 Space Innovation Fund Launch
REACH launches a $525,000 fund to support aerospace projects in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.