Feb. 28, 2026
NASA Declares Boeing Starliner Test Flight a Top-Level Mishap
Spacecraft faced technical difficulties during docking with the International Space Station.
Feb. 27, 2026
Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico to Be Demolished
Closure and demolition of the historic observatory sparks outrage from former residents and fans.
Feb. 26, 2026
Lunar Eclipse Visible in New Mexico in Early March
The total lunar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S., including New Mexico, in the early morning hours of March 4th.
Feb. 25, 2026
Albuquerque CAP Students Launch Rockets at Spaceport America
NMSU and Civil Air Patrol teams test designs, earn certifications at New Mexico spaceport
Feb. 25, 2026
Trump Orders Release of UFO Files
First president to declassify government information on unidentified aerial phenomena and potential extraterrestrial life
Feb. 25, 2026
Trump Decree Leads to Deletion of 3.8 Million UFO Files
Ufologist restores site after mysterious purge of decades-old data
Feb. 19, 2026
Engineers Develop Balloon Telescope to Study Exoplanet Atmospheres
Balloon-based astronomy offers a cost-effective alternative to space telescopes for exoplanet research.
Feb. 17, 2026
Obama Clarifies Alien Comments After Podcast Remarks
Former president says he hasn't seen evidence of extraterrestrial contact during his time in office.
