Solar System
Your chance to run software in deep space on ESA's asteroid mission
This opportunity enables testing of software in a unique and extreme environment for potential future applications.
ESA5 Aug 20261 min read
Latest space news
731 stories gathered from primary sources, each with our own summary and a link straight to the original reporting.
Space Station
Advanced Mini-laboratories Automate Space Station Research
The automation of research experiments helps optimize crew time and increases the overall efficiency of space station operations.
NASA5 Aug 20261 min read
Space Policy
Satellite manufacturing thrives in California despite cost and regulatory pressures
California's satellite industry supports a significant portion of the global space economy with its manufacturing sector.
SpaceNews5 Aug 20261 min read
Europe’s forests losing more biomass since 2018
This trend has significant implications for European ecosystems and climate regulation efforts.
ESA5 Aug 20261 min read
Astronomy
Total solar eclipse: how to watch live from home
The live broadcast will provide global access to a rare astronomical event typically visible from a narrow geographic path.
ESA5 Aug 20261 min read
Space Policy
Think tank warns Europe’s orbital compute gap is widening
This growing disparity could compromise European autonomy in critical space-based services and data processing.
SpaceNews5 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 3 AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The launch will bring the total number of BlueBird satellites in orbit to 13 as the constellation expands.
Spaceflight Now5 Aug 20261 min read
Neuraspace raises $18 million to expand sovereign space awareness
The investment will enhance the European Union's ability to track and monitor objects in orbit around the Earth.
SpaceNews5 Aug 20261 min read
Solar System
APOD: 2026 August 5 – Spokes on Saturn’s B Ring
The image provides insight into Saturn's ring structure and formation processes.
NASA5 Aug 20261 min read
The Paradox of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
The unique landscape supports a wide range of plant and animal species adapted to this environment.
NASA5 Aug 20261 min read
Solar System
Voyager seeks relaxed requirements in NASA commercial space station RFP
NASA's requirements could significantly impact the project's timeline and overall cost for private space station developers.
SpaceNews5 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
Next Starship Will Deliver Operational V3 Starlinks to Orbit, Maybe Catch Ship
This launch will mark a significant step towards expanding the Starlink constellation's capabilities and coverage area.
SpacePolicyOnline.com5 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
SpaceX to begin Starship orbital flights
The launch will mark a significant expansion of Starlink's satellite constellation and test Starship's orbital capabilities.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
Space Policy
Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking technologies
The contracts support development of a space-based sensor system to detect and track airborne threats.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
Telesat lands $1.63 billion Canadian defense contract
This investment significantly expands Canada's satellite communications capabilities for remote and northern regions.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
Crew-13 pilot reflects on career, training, and upcoming science ahead of flight to ISS
This mission marks a significant milestone in the crew's preparation for long-duration spaceflight.
NASASpaceflight4 Aug 20261 min read
NOAA purchases Spire hyperspectral microwave sounder data
The contract extension supports ongoing weather forecasting and climate monitoring efforts.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact
Scientists will study the impact to gain insights into lunar regolith properties and crater formation.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
Space Weather
NASA’s PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test
Improved forecasting capabilities will enhance space weather prediction and mitigation strategies.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
NASA
Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026
These monthly awards highlight individual achievements within NASA's research community and promote a culture of excellence.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
Satellites
August 2026 Satellite Puzzler
The satellite image challenge invites participants to apply their knowledge of geography and remote sensing.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
While SpaceX recovers Ship 40, Ship 41 prepares for testing ahead of Flight 14
Parallel development of multiple ships accelerates SpaceX's Starship test campaign pace.
NASASpaceflight4 Aug 20261 min read
Space Station
NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations
Commercial lander deliveries will support NASA's plans for sustained human presence on the lunar surface.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
This launch marks another step in expanding the Starlink constellation's global satellite internet coverage.
Spaceflight Now4 Aug 20261 min read