January 5, 2026

SpaceX Starts 2026 with Italian COSMO SkyMed Satellite Launch from California

On January 2, 2026, SpaceX launched Italy’s COSMO SkyMed Second Generation satellite from California. The radar satellite supports military and civilian uses by observing Earth day and night. This mission marked SpaceX’s first flight of the year, signaling steady service with familiar Falcon 9 rockets.

January 5, 2026

Hollywood's Favorite Lie: US Power as Silent Extraction, Not Loud Invasion

Hollywood often shows American power not as grand invasions but as quiet extractions. Films like Zero Dark Thirty and Argo highlight US missions that slip in and out without fireworks, focusing on survival and retrieval instead of victory.

January 5, 2026

All 116 Injured Identified in Swiss Bar Fire; Bodies of 40 Dead Repatriated as Investigation Grows

Authorities have identified all 116 people hurt in the Swiss bar fire that killed 40 young partygoers. Italian victims' bodies were sent home. The bar owners face legal probes.

January 5, 2026

US Monitors Tanker Near Ireland as Venezuelan Oil Ships Dodge Caribbean Blockade

A tanker is under US military watch near Ireland, while Venezuelan oil ships try to bypass a US naval blockade in the Caribbean. The ships turned off tracking signals, using fake names to escape sanctions. US aircraft patrols the area to enforce the blockade on Venezuelan oil exports.

January 5, 2026

Why Astronauts' Tears Don't Fall in Space: The Strange Science of Crying in Zero Gravity

Astronauts cry in space, but their tears don’t fall as on Earth. Without gravity, tears stay on the eye, creating a strange, wet feeling. Researchers study this to learn about eye health during space missions.