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August 26, 2026
In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss interviews FrontGrade CTO Lorne Graves. They discuss how processing power on spacecraft is adapting to the rise of megaconstellations, what benefits satellite…
The red supergiant Betelgeuse has often been in the spotlight in recent years, as there were fears that it might explode as a supernova within just a few hundred…
It has been a busy month for astronomy. In the midst of an eclipse season bookended by the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 and the deep partial lunar eclipse coming up this week on Aug. 28, an…
NASA will provide coverage as two astronauts step outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to replace a spacecraft navigational aid and complete several maintenance tasks in…
"We're living in this world of scarcity with the Moon."
On Aug. 26, 1978, cosmonaut and pilot Sigmund Jähn became the first German to fly in space. Here's why it mattered.
This little satellite is doomed.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story, originally published in December, was revised Aug. 26, 2026 with an update on a new phase of testing, including video from a recent test run and new images. To help NASA…
FLAG SAG Pre-Ad ASTRA Discussion Details TBA Meeting Connection Join the Meeting The post FLAG SAG Meeting, 28 Aug 2026 appeared first on NASA Science .
Nilesat’s first-half 2026 financial results suggest that profitability is becoming increasingly disconnected from revenue growth. In its 2025 full-year results, […] The post NileSat’s Net Profit…
The apes abandoned their initial choices when shown more compelling evidence, suggesting they can rationally evaluate which information deserves greater trust. The post Chimpanzees at a Ugandan…
Zhurong radar layers and backwater geometry in nine Aeolis Dorsa channel belts provide separate evidence for a large ancient body of water in Mars’s northern lowlands. The post Mars’s vanished…
James Webb observations of 72 young stars show how the mechanisms that disperse gas from protoplanetary disks change with the evolution of planetary systems
ZWO has introduced the Seestar S50 Pro, the latest entry in its line of all-in-one smart telescopes. The S50 Pro opens for preorder today at an introductory price of $899, $100 off its $999 list…
A group of researchers has proposed using a starshade to obtain images of rocky planets like Earth around other stars. The post A starshade to…
Bitreactor's blend of XCOM combat and a smaller-stakes story nails what makes the Star Wars franchise so special.
A new study shows that unprecedented heat will likely lead to the next mass extinction, wiping out almost all mammals within about... The article Extreme heat…
Born on Aug. 26, 1918, in West Virginia, Katherine Goble Johnson showed exceptional aptitude for mathematics from an early age. She skipped several grades, graduating high school by 14 and college…
The flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has left people dead and 384 travellers missing, as well as causing destruction and landslides. The post Disaster in Nepal leaves dead and missing after…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistan reportedly turned to commercial satellite imagery after Operation Sindoor to determine whether its claimed strikes on... The post China…
Space in Africa Exclusive The government of Côte d’Ivoire has appointed H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara as the inaugural Director General […] The post Dr Tidiane Ouattara Appointed Inaugural DG of Côte…
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SpaceX's last planned Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida created a memorable sight for folks hundreds of miles away — a glowing "jellyfish" high in the sky.
Following the success of City Labs’ first nuclear-powered betavoltaic demo, City Labs is planning a demo of its radioisotope heating unit. The post Exclusive: City Labs Plans Second Nuclear Demo…
Artemis IV will put people on the moon’s surface for the first time in 50 years. NASA research reveals the microbes that might hitch a ride.
A previously overlooked photo from the Curiosity rover shows an odd 'jellyfish' on Mars. Is it a real anomaly or an imaging artifact? The post ‘Jellyfish’ on Mars: Image from Curiosity rover goes…
Is life in helium atmospheres on exoplanets possible? A new study says that there are no barriers to life on worlds with helium-dominated atmospheres. The post Could there be life in helium…
Leaf Space has completed its first ground station in Canada at Spaceport Nova Scotia near Canso, N.S. in partnership with Maritime Launch Services. The post Leaf Space activates ground station at…
The whole of Brazil will be able to watch this week's lunar eclipse, partial "with the look of a total" — here's a look at the types of lunar eclipse…
Hydrogen bonded to sulphur in the EH3 meteorite LAR 12252 supports a native source for Earth’s water, though later asteroid contributions and volatile losses remain unresolved. The post Earth may…
Take the quiz to see how many national parks from space you can name. And don't forget to celebrate National Park Week, from August 22 to 30! The post National parks from space: How many can you…
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