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August 10, 2026
NASA astronaut and Expedition 75 commander Jessica Meir wears a set of virtual reality goggles, also called the Nevada Screening Vision System, for a test that measures visual function using a…
If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
TORONTO, August 10, 2026 — Kepler Communications Inc. today announced it has selected Rocket Lab’s Neutron launch vehicle for its first dedicated launch mission, marking a significant milestone as…
Keith’s note: According to Science magazine: “The U.S. Senate early today approved a temporary spending bill that blocks the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from implementing…
Astrolight and ATMOS Space Cargo Partner to Demonstrate In-Flight Spacecraft-to-Satellite Laser Link
On August 10, 2026, Lithuanian optical communications company Astrolight and German space logistics firm ATMOS Space Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to demonstrate an in-flight…
A brand-new interactive map shows where your home stood 320 million years ago, when the supercontinent Pangaea existed: just enter your address…
On August 10, 2026, counter-drone technology developer DroneShield announced the launch of RfRecon, a portable radio frequency (RF) intelligence platform engineered to sense, identify, locate, and…
Easy to use and with an excellent build quality, the ZWO ASI174MM is a fast, monochrome USB 3.0 camera that’s perfect for solar and lunar imaging.
Keith’s note: according to a recent survey of the Early Career Astrobiology Workforce [ECR], “Results indicated that a majority of surveyed ECRs are concerned about their future careers (90…
View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful! The post Where to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
Hundreds of Venus-like planets could soon help determine why some worlds become sweltering greenhouse hellscapes while others remain capable of supporting life. But before answering that question…
An international team of researchers using the U.S. National Science Foundation's Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the highest-resolution view of the sun's surface.
Which naked-eye star is richest in metals and what is the estimated mass of the metal contained therein? ThomasMineral, Virginia In astronomer-speak, metals refer to elements heavier than helium…
Image: Observing across the starry “plains” of space, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has taken images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula. The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope…
On Aug. 10, 1972, an Earth-grazing fireball burst through the sky over North America. Here's what happened.
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A study carried out during a series of parabolic flights shows that, as gravity decreases, human coordination reorganises itself
On 28 July, RFA identified a problem with the RFA One's tank, which required de-stacking the rocket, after which it was brought back to the Saxa Ford hangar. The tanks were…
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The Starlink 10-19 mission was set to be SpaceX’s 72nd flight of its broadband internet satellites this year. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 11:58 a.m. EDT…
HELSINKI — China appears to have lost an unknown payload after a Long March 7A rocket exploded less than 90 seconds into flight, according to amateur footage. The Long March […] The post Chinese…
Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes with communications satellite for geostationary orbit on board
On 10 August, at 14:02 Italian time, a Chinese Long March 7A rocket was launched from the Wenchang spaceport and exploded shortly afterwards. Everything points to an explosion…
Earth observation satellites help us monitor phenomena such as wildfires, drought and heatwaves from space. This page is updated on a regular basis with a selection of ESA’s most recent news-related…
On Aug. 10, 1990, the Magellan orbiter arrived at Venus and was inserted into orbit. Its goal was to map the surface of the planet, using radar to peer beneath the cloudy atmosphere. Launched aboard…
A decade ago, a United States carrier strike group departing San Diego could cross the Pacific with only intermittent detection. China might catch a glimpse — a satellite pass here, […] The post…
Japan's H3 rocket sent the Michibiki 7 navigation satellite aloft this afternoon (Aug. 10), on the ninth-ever mission for the launch vehicle.
A salt-loving microorganism found in places like the Dead Sea can not just survive but actively grow in conditions close to those that may be found just under the Martian surface
Lufthansa is fitting its fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi. From 19 August, the first Airbus A320neo will fly with satellite internet. All the details at a glance.
Vertically integrated satellite developer EnduroSat announced on August 6, 2026, that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding… The post EnduroSat signs deal with Bulgaria to develop major space…
MDA Space will “repurpose” its microgravity robot-arm tech for lunar surface operations after the US space agency put the Gateway plans on hold. The post MDA Space Will ‘Repurpose’ Canadarm3 For…
The week of Aug. 10 opened with an extraordinary Monday, four launches across three countries… The post Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo appeared first on…
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