Astronomy & Universe
Roman Space Telescope Launched
NASA has launched its new Roman Space Telescope, using a donated Hubble‑class mirror to open a fresh window on the cosmos.
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Astronomy & Universe
Next Lunar Eclipse After the August 2026 Partial Event
Earth's shadow periodically falls on the Moon – the exact timing of the next eclipse following the August 2026 partial event can be derived from astronomical calculations.
Mars & Moon
Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor
On August 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump honored the Artemis II astronauts with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for their service during the mission.
Astronomy & Universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope Set for Launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to lift off aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket on August 30, with live coverage available online.
Mars & Moon
President Trump Awards Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II Moon Astronauts
The astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission received the United States' highest space honor after their April lunar flyby.
NASA & Space Agencies
Jonny Kim departs NASA to resume military service
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is leaving the agency to return to active duty in the armed forces.
Astronomy & Universe
After Failed Private Rescue Attempt, NASA's Swift Telescope Set for Uncontrolled Re‑Entry
A private effort to retrieve NASA's Swift space telescope has failed, leaving the observatory on a path toward an uncontrolled return to Earth, though the exact timing and location remain unknown.
SpaceX
Starship Upper Stage Recovered from Indian Ocean
SpaceX loaded the Starship upper stage from Flight 13 onto a vessel in the Indian Ocean and is now transporting it back to Texas.
Astronomy & Universe
Planets Must Form Quickly Before Protoplanetary Disks Fade
Young stars emit powerful winds that disperse the gas in their surrounding disks, leaving nascent planets only a short window to accumulate mass.
Technology & Innovation
Inside the Electronics Powering Space Networking
A conversation with Innoflight’s founder reveals how the company’s hardware supports Golden Dome, Artemis and the Space Development Agency’s data‑intensive missions.
Science & Research
Mariner 2: First Successful Venus Flyby
NASA launched Mariner 2 on August 27, 1962, marking the first spacecraft to reach another planet.
Science & Research
AI Detects Hidden Solar Storm Signs Nine Hours Early
A new artificial intelligence system can identify subtle indicators of impending solar storms roughly nine hours before they occur.