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August 11, 2026
A device under development could help astronauts monitor eye changes during prolonged missions in space. The post Losing eyesight in space worries agencies ahead of Moon trips…
The Lion Nebula glows gloriously in this new snapshot from the James Webb Space Telescope.
President Eisenhower inspects the Discoverer 13 capsule after its return to Earth.
The International Space Station has been busy throughout 2026, as it continues to be a bustling workspace for astronauts conducting a variety of scientific experiments that lay the groundwork for…
Scientists have identified the edge of galaxy IC 1101 and crowned it with the title of largest known galaxy.
Greg Meyer, taken from Starfront Observatory, near Brady, Texas Two faint planetary nebulae glow in Cassiopeia — Abell 6 (lower left), about 3,750 light-years away, and HFG1 (upper right), roughly…
An expert explains the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly, a region where Earth's magnetic field is weaker – and which covers Brazil. The post Brazil sits at the heart of an anomaly in Earth's magnetic…
Rocket Lab has unveiled a containerized launch system designed to fly its Electron and HASTE rockets from new… The post Rocket Lab unveils containerized launch system for deployable spaceports…
Most current space activities operate close to Earth in what is called near–Earth orbit. However, as more satellites and other infrastructure begin to extend beyond that region, maintaining…
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Operating a million or more data centers in space would mean a massive increase in air pollution from rocket launches and concentrations of toxic ash from reentering satellites.
A retired Space Force general who served as deputy commander of U.S. Space Command is joining the board of lunar rover developer Lunar Outpost. The post Former Space Force general joins Lunar…
After spending the 1850s at Harvard Observatory calculating orbits, Asaph Hall became an assistant at the U.S. Naval Observatory at Washington, D.C., in 1862. He was quickly promoted, and by 1873…
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot will take part in her first spacewalk next Tuesday, August 18, during US Spacewalk 97. Alongside NASA astronaut Anil Menon…
On August 10, 2026 Astrolight, a Lithuanian space and defence company developing laser communication solutions across space, ground, and maritime domains, and ATMOS Space Cargo, The post Astrolight…
Rocket Lab ($RKLB) unveiled a deployable launch system—dubbed GHOST—designed to enable responsive launch from anywhere in the world. The post Rocket Lab Unveils GHOST on a Record Quarter appeared…
Astrolight will fly a laser comms terminal onboard ATMOS’ PHOENIX 2 reentry vehicle during a 2027 demo mission. The post Astrolight, ATMOS Partner on Laser Comms Reentry Demo appeared first on…
The effects of the natural phenomenon on the ocean food web, documented by NASA's PACE mission
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The reality of modern asymmetric warfare has reached the farthest corners of the globe. Recent satellite imagery... The post Satellite Images Reveal…
SAN FRANCISCO — BlackSky announced Aug. 11 a seven-figure, multiyear contract to provide an international customer with persistent space-based monitoring and assured and on-demand satellite tasking…
Video: 00:01:24 When the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, it casts a shadow onto Earth's surface. For people in the darkest part of this shadow, the face of the Sun is totally blocked out, and…
Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, an adviser to the President of Ukraine, has warned that Russia’s satellite network could enable drone control over Ukraine. Russia is accelerating The post Zelenskyy…
The Lufthansa Group will begin regular operation of a new onboard internet service on 19 August 2026. An Airbus A320neo from the core Lufthansa brand will be the first…
For most of its history, the United States has been largely insulated from foreign threats. Vast oceans made it an impractical destination for invading armies before the advent of modern […] The…
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Southwest Airlines has appointed Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive of Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors with…
The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys team has published the largest two-dimensional map of the Universe ever made. It contains nearly 4 billion astronomical objects and covers almost three quarters…
The world’s largest solar telescope and advanced computer simulations revealed vortices that are reshaping our understanding of the Sun. Across the Sun’s visible surface, hot plasma is constantly…
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Rocket Lab warned that the chances of launching its Neutron rocket for the first time before the end of the year are “narrowing” despite progress on the vehicle’s development. The post First Neutron…
A total solar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will sweep across about a quarter of the planet – here’s how to catch it
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