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August 13, 2026
The Space Force has tapped startup Impulse Space for two new tactically responsive space missions, the latest in a series meant to build the service’s agility in orbit. The post Space Force Plans…
The breakup of the Pine Island ice shelf accelerated the glacier by 20% and weakened the structures that were slowing its advance. The post Ice shelf breakup leaves Antarctic glacier more…
Eric Gore is the program manager for NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program (EGS) at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In this role, Gore leads the program responsible for developing…
A hypothetical asteroid impact scenario is in play prior to a major gathering of planetary defense specialists next year. The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) is an independent…
Follow our step-by-step tutorial to photographing Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus
<p><span style="background-color: #2b00fe; color: white;">Images of the eclipse that left half of Spain speechless. Emotion and tears for the most anticipated astronomical event…
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On 13 September 1959, a 390-kilogram Soviet probe hit Mare Imbrium at roughly 3.3 kilometres per second, becoming the first human-made object to reach another world — and scattering, in theory…
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More than 100 personnel have already relocated to Redstone Arsenal as construction of billion-dollar Space Command facility is set to begin The post Space Command expands Alabama footprint as…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Rocket and satellite hardware manufacturer Firefly Aerospace, whose current business is heavily… The post Firefly forecasts $435M in revenue this year, launchers 10% of it; no…
"Our space assets need to shoot, move, and communicate just like the rest of the joint force," the head of U.S. Space Command says. The post New Anti-Satellite Weapons Now Officially A Top U.S…
AGN SIG Spotlight Series. Speakers: Dr. Xiaojing Lin (Tsinghua University) and Dr. Pallavi Patil (National Radio Astronomy Observatory) The post AGN SIG Spotlight Series, 18 Aug 2026 appeared first…
We invite everyone to join us for the next AGN SIG Spotlight Series on August 18th at 9am PT / 12pm noon ET. The post AGN SIG Spotlight Series, August 18, 2026 appeared first on NASA Science .
On behalf of the AI/ML STIG organizers, we're excited to share that our second-year lecture series will kick off soon. Starting Monday, September 14, we'll be holding weekly talks every Monday at…
The Perseid meteor shower never disappoints, and we've got some great photos this year to prove it.
The atmospheric is a dynamic place, and just how well we understand that dynamism depends on what part of the atmosphere it is. Low altitudes can be reached by traditional balloons, with full suites…
The constellation Orion is framed by two Perseid meteors on Aug. 12, 2018, in Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah.
The constellation Orion is framed by two Perseid meteors in this photo from Aug. 12, 2018, in Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah. The Perseids – one of the year’s brightest and most popular meteor…
The sun frequently flings plasma into space, but sightings of such eruptions on other stars are rare. Magnetic fields could explain why.
The Rwanda Government is looking to tap more into the benefits of satellite technology. It is teaming up with Planet Labs as it plans to launch a new national program […] The post Planet Labs to…
It was an eclipse for the ages. This past week, many an eclipse chaser and the ‘eclipse curious’ made the journey to stand in the shadow of the Moon, for the only total solar eclipse of 2026…
Mantis Space has appointed ex-Boeing exec Dale Parkes as its new CTO. His appointment comes as the company is building its constellation of spacecraft to orbit Earth in almost continual […] The post…
In this episode, David Ariosto speaks with John Mackey, CEO, co-founder and director of Mbryonics. They discuss building optical links for satellites and other space infrastructure, and what it…
The Gulf of Maine North Atlantic Time Series, or GNATS, produces data that is used to validate NASA’s suite of ocean color satellites. The post Crossing Maine’s Waters in Pursuit of GNATS appeared…
UK-based Gravitilab Aerospace Services has entered liquidation, with the company announcing in a brief 5 August LinkedIn post that it had “ceased trading.” Documents filed with Companies House on 5…
Low humidity affects inland areas, while temperatures near 40°C and a possible heat wave remain under monitoring. The post Heat rises across the country while the South faces storm…
Canadian satellite operator Telesat’s latest financial results paint a picture of short-term pain in the first six months of 2026 and raises concern over debt that matures in the next […] The post…
Day turns to night: witnessing a total solar eclipse is an experience worth having at least once in a lifetime. Some scream, some… The article Watch what happens during a total solar eclipse…
Paris, France | July 2026 — The maritime satellite communications market is entering a new phase of growth as next-generation satellite networks transform connectivity at sea. According to…
Check out incredible shots taken during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. The post Perseid meteor shower: see images from around the world first appeared on Olhar Digital.
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