APOD: 2026 August 15 – Bright Perseids from Sweden
The annual Perseid meteor shower is one of the most widely observed celestial events.
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Rocket Launches
Rocket Lab advances via series of announcements
Expansion into European markets may increase the company's launch opportunities and customer base.
NASASpaceflight4w ago1 min read
NASA
NASA Administrator ‘extremely confident’ in Artemis 3 mission in 2027
Success in the mission would mark a major milestone in NASA's plans to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
Spaceflight Now4w ago1 min read
Space Policy
U.S. Space Force adds second surveillance sensor to Japanese constellation
This collaboration enhances space situational awareness for both nations across the Asia-Pacific region.
SpaceNews4w ago1 min read
Wallops gears up for an increase in launches
Infrastructure upgrades are needed to support the growing demand for launch services and workforce expansion.
SpaceNews4w ago1 min read
Rocket Launches
Isaacman “Extremely Confident” Artemis III Will Launch in 2027
A successful Artemis III mission would mark a crucial step towards establishing a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
SpacePolicyOnline.com4w ago1 min read
NASA
NASA Competition Invites Students to Help Imagine a Future Enabled by Lunar Technologies
The competition aims to foster innovative solutions from the next generation of space professionals and engineers.
NASA4w ago1 min read
NASA
NASA Announces MAX POWER: America’s Newest Aerospace Expo, Airshow
The event will provide a platform for industry leaders and the public to engage with cutting-edge aerospace developments.
NASA14 Aug 20261 min read
NASA
Volunteer Develops Machine-Learning Tool to Identify Rare Clouds
This crowdsourced data will help researchers better understand shifts in cloud formation patterns and their potential impact on climate models.
NASA14 Aug 20261 min read
Space Weather
NASA’s COFFIES Uses AI to Predict Storm-Causing Active Regions on Sun
Improved forecasts will help protect both Earth-based infrastructure and future deep space missions from solar radiation.
NASA14 Aug 20261 min read
Space Weather
Spire and PlanetiQ win NOAA radio-occultation contracts
Enhanced radio occultation data will support more accurate predictions of weather patterns and climate trends worldwide.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch
This dilemma affects the continent's ability to compete with major spacefaring nations in the global launch market.
Arstechnica14 Aug 20261 min read
Astronomy
Total Solar Eclipse in Sunflower Field
This rare astronomical event was visible from a narrow path across the northern hemisphere.
NASA14 Aug 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
Avio Filings Shed Light on FD1 Rocket Demonstrator Test Flight
The upcoming test flight will evaluate the rocket's performance and capabilities in a suborbital environment.
European Spaceflight14 Aug 20261 min read
Week in images: 10-14 August 2026
This visual recap highlights key space-related events from the past week.
ESA14 Aug 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
Cheaper launch has moved the spacecraft bottleneck. Mass is out, surface area is in.
This shift affects spacecraft design and operation, particularly for larger satellites and missions with complex thermal management requirements.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
Blue Origin outlines plans for second Cape Canaveral launch pad
Expansion will enable launches of the New Glenn rocket's larger configuration.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read
Astronomy
Proba-3’s eclipse hours before totality in Europe
The event will provide a rare opportunity for scientific observation.
ESA14 Aug 20261 min read
Satellites
Intuitive Machines wins contract for three GEO satellites
The contract marks a significant milestone for the company's commercial satellite business.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
Rocket Report: Rocket Lab shows off its flexibility; Blue Origin's two-pad plan
Launch demand continues to outpace supply amid growing satellite constellations.
Arstechnica14 Aug 20261 min read
Astronomy
A double eclipse for Proba-3
The unique event will be used to test the spacecraft's systems and performance.
ESA14 Aug 20261 min read
Astronomy
A look back at the 2026 total solar eclipse
The rare celestial event drew large crowds across Western Europe and the North Atlantic region.
ESA14 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
Bulgaria advances project to launch new space, defense innovation hub
This initiative aims to enhance Bulgaria's role in European space and defense collaborations.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read
In-Orbit Services Market to Generate $3 Billion in Revenue Over the Next Decade
Growing demand for satellite servicing and maintenance drives the emerging market's revenue projections.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read