Astronomy
Starburst Galaxy Centaurus A
Its proximity to Earth makes Centaurus A an ideal target for studying active galactic nuclei and their role in galaxy evolution.
NASA30 Jul 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.
Summer school builds future GNSS talent
The summer school fosters a new generation of experts in global navigation satellite systems.
ESA30 Jul 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
Rocket Lab wins another launch contract from Japan’s iQPS
This deal expands Rocket Lab's presence in the Asian market for small satellite launch services.
SpaceNews30 Jul 20261 min read
ArianeGroup Completes Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal
This milestone brings the Themis demonstrator closer to its maiden flight and potential application in future European launch vehicles.
European Spaceflight30 Jul 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
From drone flight to sounding rocket
This technology could improve tracking of small satellites and debris in Earth's orbit.
ESA30 Jul 20261 min read
NASA
NASA Johnson Interns Shaping the Future of Exploration
These students are developing essential skills for the nation's highly skilled aerospace workforce through hands-on experience.
NASA30 Jul 20261 min read
SMOS salinity could offer early indicator of El Niño
Monitoring salinity levels may enhance predictive models of El Niño events and their impacts.
ESA30 Jul 20261 min read
APOD: 2026 July 30 – Red Sun trough Wildfire Smoke
The image showcases the impact of atmospheric conditions on our view of celestial bodies.
NASA30 Jul 20261 min read
APOD: July 30 – Red Sun trough Wildfire Smoke
The altered appearance of the sun is a reminder of the impact of wildfires on atmospheric conditions.
NASA30 Jul 20261 min read
New Zealand’s Southern Wilderness
This remote region offers a rare opportunity for dark-sky preservation and ecological conservation efforts.
NASA30 Jul 20261 min read
Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers
This development could enable more efficient and secure data processing in orbit around Earth.
SpaceNews30 Jul 20261 min read
SpaceX
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch classified payload for National Reconnaissance Office
This mission marks the third National Security Space Launch Phase 2 procurement for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Spaceflight Now29 Jul 20261 min read
Rocket Launches
Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations
The proposed exemption could streamline the launch licensing process for commercial space operators.
SpaceNews29 Jul 20261 min read
Commercial Space
L3Harris delays missile business IPO to 2027 despite surging defense demand
The delayed IPO reflects the company's wait for a more favorable market valuation of its missile business.
SpaceNews29 Jul 20261 min read
NASA
NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
These early-stage investments could lead to significant advancements in various NASA priorities and initiatives.
NASA29 Jul 20261 min read
SpaceX
SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks
The contracts reflect growing demand for commercial launch services to support national security space assets.
SpaceNews29 Jul 20261 min read
Space Policy
Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg
This investment supports growing launch demand at the West Coast spaceport with increased capacity for simultaneous satellite preparations.
SpaceNews29 Jul 20261 min read
Astronomy
Swift Reboost Mission Encounters Setback
The anomaly complicates plans to extend the lifespan of the aging Swift observatory.
SpacePolicyOnline.com29 Jul 20261 min read
Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
A successful flight would mark a major milestone for Boeing's troubled commercial crew program.
Arstechnica29 Jul 20261 min read
Astronomy
NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse
This rare celestial event will be visible from a narrow path on Earth and offers a unique opportunity for scientific research.
NASA29 Jul 20261 min read
Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Views a Sand-Capped Butte
The image provides valuable insights into the geological history and erosion patterns of the Martian landscape.
NASA29 Jul 20261 min read
Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Discovers a Field of Martian Polygons
The discovery of these polygons in a single location could help scientists better understand Martian geology and the processes that shape the planet's surface.
NASA29 Jul 20261 min read
Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Discovers Field of Honeycomb Textures
These formations provide insights into the geological history of the region and the processes that shaped it.
NASA29 Jul 20261 min read
Mars
APOD: 2026 July 29 – Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from Mars
The gravity assist maneuver is a crucial step in the spacecraft's journey to the metal asteroid Psyche.
NASA29 Jul 20261 min read