Satellites & Communication
HEO to Use Planet Satellites for Non-Earth Imaging
HEO has signed an agreement with Planet to access its satellites for imaging objects beyond Earth.
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Space Industry & Business
EU sanctions target Roscosmos subsidiary leader
The EU has sanctioned the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary developing a synthetic aperture radar satellite system for the Russian military.
Rocket Technology
China Resumes Flights After Long March 7A Mishap with Back-to-Back Launches
Following the Long March 7A explosion on August 10, China launched a Long March 12 and a Long March 2C on August 16.
Science & Research
NASA‑funded network provides detailed soot measurements over Addis Ababa
A NASA‑supported monitoring network delivers the first long‑term data on black carbon’s role in Ethiopia’s capital.
Science & Research
Next‑Generation Planetary Scientists Learn Public Engagement at the FORCE Lab
Early‑career researchers receive training to communicate high‑pressure experiment results to the public.
Astronomy & Universe
Mega-Earth GJ 523b: 23 Times Earth’s Mass but Only 2.5 Times Its Diameter
Astronomers have identified the young exoplanet GJ 523b, a mega‑Earth that is far more massive than Earth while being only slightly larger in size.
Launches & Missions
First ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Season 2 Trailer Confirms Release Date
The new trailer features large‑scale space battles, Clone Wars flashbacks and more of Anakin Skywalker.
Science & Research
Smoke Blankets Pacific Northwest Volcanoes – Space Photo of the Day for August 17, 2026
Massive smoke plumes from wildfires across North America have covered the volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest, featured as the space photo of the day.
Space Industry & Business
L3Harris Appoints Sam Mehta as CEO After Christopher Kubasik Steps Down
Following an internal board investigation, Christopher Kubasik resigns; Sam Mehta takes over as CEO to lead the company's space division.
Satellites & Communication
NASA to Award Three More Lunar Missions via CLPS, Including an LRO-Replacement Orbiter
NASA plans to issue three additional task orders for lunar missions this year through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, with one mission intended to replace the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Mars & Moon
This Week In Space Episode 223: Exploring the Future of Lunar Exploration
In episode 223, hosts Rod Pyle and Dale Skran are joined by Dr. Scott Pace to discuss upcoming steps in Moon exploration.