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July 29, 2026
Astronomers have built the first three-dimensional map of gas temperature in the space surrounding our solar system, revealing a far messier and more dynamic picture than current models predict. The…
Astronomers have spotted the blisteringly hot exhaust fumes of the earliest quasars, intensely bright cosmic titans powered by feeding supermassive black holes.
SAN FRANCISCO – Fortastra, a Los Angeles startup focused on defending on-orbit infrastructure, is working with manufacturing specialist Hadrian to explore ways to apply precision machining and…
It came from outer space, exploding high above the South Atlantic off the coast of Argentina. That incoming meteor — also termed as a bolide — was observed by a pair of civilian lightning imagers…
Outlier Space announced a $7.35M round yesterday to develop its microgravity research and return vehicle, scheduled to fly its debut mission in 2028. The post Outlier Space Raises $7.3M to Build New…
ESA has tapped Aalyria to build a network-operations center that allows spacecraft to share data reliably across the solar system. The post ESA taps Aalyria to build deep-space network hub appeared…
Japanese lunar lander developer ispace has selected the H3 rocket to launch its next mission in 2028, creating what the companies called Japan’s first private lunar transportation system. The post…
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Space stocks did nothing but go vertical in the first half of the year (many were up well over 100%). Momentum was driven by SpaceX’s IPO and valuation, increased geopolitical conflict with the war…
The infrared-sensitive James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has conducted multiple surveys of the very distant universe, digging into what was happening in the first billion years after the Big Bang…
NASA's Juno spacecraft has measured Jupiter's moon Io's subsurface temperature for the 1st time, providing new clues about the tidally-heated volcanic world. The post Juno measures fiery Io’s…
From 31 July to 30 August 2026, the municipality of Alfedena (AQ) will host 'From Earth to Space', a multimedia exhibition dedicated to European space activities, produced in collaboration with…
The Link vehicle, launched to raise the orbit of NASA's Swift space observatory, is having attitude control problems. The mission's success is at risk
Image: Earth and Proba-3’s Coronagraph play hide and seek
A meteotsunami occurs when a weather system causes the entire body of water to oscillate, creating sudden changes in water level along the shore. The post Meteotsunami hits Lake Winnebago after…
The July full moon rises tonight with Venus, Saturn Mercury and Mars!
Jimothy the raccoon has an inspiring story, showcasing how an animal can adapt - especially with the help of his mother - to overcome extraordinary challenges. The post Jimothy the raccoon is a…
NASA has officially confirmed that the Roman Space Telescope has successfully completed fueling operations at its processing facilities, keeping the mission on track for launch.
The United States on Tuesday said it plans to exempt its private space sector from numerous environmental regulations to accelerate the pace of space launches and ramp up competition with China.
Science company Syensqo has signed a new long-term supply agreement with Airbus, under which it will continue its deliveries to the planemaker.
CT Engineering has announced it is joining Space Women Alliance (SWAN), a France-based international association devoted to increasing women's representation in the space industry.
The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of an aging and sinking NASA telescope has run into its own problem.
Written by Karolina Sarna The missing middle layer is beginning to emerge—but not everywhere, and not all at once. In the final part of this Inside EO analysis, Karolina Sarna examines where…
The European Space Agency has commissioned a new optical ground station in Windhof, Luxembourg, to help test an ultra-secure, international communications network. This follows the ground breaking…
Array Labs has raised $21 million in an oversubscribed strategic investment round, anchored by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, one of Japan's largest defense and aerospace companies, with continued…
The Council of Ministers on Tuesday authorised fast-track administrative processing of the royal decree establishing the rules governing the loan.
Leonardo DRS, the 71.38%-owned US subsidiary of Leonardo, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Raft in an all-cash deal worth some 450 million dollars.
Hisdesat's customers include the Armed Forces, government bodies and authorised allied nations; the cabinet briefing did not specify the loan amount.
Seaweed composing the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt hit near-record levels in June 2026, with the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America both reaching all-time highs.
The service will deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband via compact, high-performance terminals available in the Leo Nano and Leo Pro versions, among others.
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