Astronomy
Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install
The plaque installation is one of the final steps before the telescope's launch and deployment.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
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Rubicon ASCENT thruster moves from hot-fire testing to production
Production of the Velox thruster will support a range of satellite missions requiring high-efficiency propulsion.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
Satellites
Military demand shapes market for satellite propulsion
This shift enables greater flexibility for satellites in low Earth orbit to adjust their positions and trajectories as needed.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
Future of Crew Dragon weighs on commercial spaceflight industry
Uncertainty surrounding Crew Dragon's lifespan affects the planning of multiple space agencies and private companies.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
SpaceX’s new Starfall program offers validation and competition for reentry startups
The Starfall program may accelerate development of technologies for returning payloads from space.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
Space Station
ESA Astronaut Completes Third Test of EuroSuit Prototype Aboard ISS
The test series informs future European spacewalk capabilities and spacesuit design for astronaut safety and mobility.
European Spaceflight4 Aug 20261 min read
Rocketdyne reemerges as standalone space company
This transition marks a significant shift in the ownership structure of a major propulsion systems supplier
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
ESA and Pokémon team up to celebrate World Space Week
The partnership aims to inspire younger audiences to pursue careers in space exploration and science.
ESA4 Aug 20261 min read
APOD: August 4, 2026 – Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula
The featured image highlights complex gas dynamics within a nearby planetary nebula.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
Kreios Space to fly VLEO demonstration in NanoAvionics bus
This test will help determine the feasibility of VLEO operations for small satellite constellations.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
Smoke Streams Across Eastern Washington
Regional emergency services are on high alert as fire seasons lengthen across the western United States.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
NASA, SpaceX studying how to prevent future upper stage lunar collisions
The collaboration aims to mitigate risks for future lunar missions and preserve the moon's environment for scientific research.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
SpaceX Replacing MRAPs with Cybertrucks Beginning with Crew-13
This shift in emergency response vehicles marks a significant update to astronaut evacuation procedures.
SpacePolicyOnline.com4 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
Launch Preview: Starlink, AST SpaceMobile, and Chinese missions fill launch manifest
Multiple high-profile missions are set to lift off amid a surge in global launch activity this month.
NASASpaceflight3 Aug 20261 min read
NASA
Louisiana Students Loft Payloads from NASA Balloon Facility in Texas
This annual event provides students with hands-on experience in designing and launching scientific experiments.
NASA3 Aug 20261 min read
Guinea-Bissau Tidal Waters
This dynamic environment supports a diverse range of marine life and ecosystems.
NASA3 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
Hughes files for bankruptcy after GEO business loses ground to Starlink
The bankruptcy filing underscores shifting market dynamics in the satellite broadband sector.
SpaceNews3 Aug 20261 min read
A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap
Scientists monitor the ice cap's accelerated melt as a key indicator of climate change in the Arctic region.
NASA3 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
Starship Soars as SpaceX Looks to AI
Success in this test brings the company closer to orbital capability and potential crewed missions.
Space Scout3 Aug 20261 min read
Satellites
Xona secures spectrum approval for 250-satellite navigation network
This regulatory milestone clears the way for Xona to deploy its satellite network and offer enhanced navigation services.
SpaceNews3 Aug 20261 min read
MaiaSpace Losses Required ArianeGroup to Decide on Company’s Future
The decision will determine the viability of MaiaSpace's ongoing operations and potential future projects.
European Spaceflight3 Aug 20261 min read
SpaceX
SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana
This large land acquisition could support a major new launch facility for the company.
Arstechnica3 Aug 20261 min read
Satellites
NASA Delivers Navigation System for Commercial Lunar Relay
This delivery marks a key step towards establishing reliable communication services for future lunar missions.
NASA3 Aug 20261 min read
Space Station
Ike Theriot Helps Prepare Astronauts to Work on the Moon
Theriot's work supports the development of critical skills for astronauts working in lunar surface environments.
NASA3 Aug 20261 min read