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'The Smithsonian Institution owns the Discovery.' Museum resists Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' plan to move space shuttle to Houston

The Smithsonian Institution says NASA relinquished full ownership of Space Shuttle Discovery, but Congress wants to force the vehicle's relocation.

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'The most sophisticated radar we've ever built': US-Indian NISAR satellite launches to track tiny changes on Earth's surface (video)

The U.S. and India just launched NISAR, a powerful radar satellite that will be able to monitor changes in Earth's surface that are as small as a centimeter.

Space

Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track miniscule changes to Earth's land and ice

NASA and India have paired up to launch an Earth-mapping satellite capable of tracking the slightest changes in land and ice

The Independent UK

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James Webb Space Telescope finds giant, lonely exoplanets can build their own planetary friends without a parent star

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have made the shock discovery that giant rogue exoplanets can grow their own planetary systems without needing a parent star.

Space

Hubble Space Telescope spots rogue planet with a little help from Einstein: 'It was a lucky break'

Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a new rogue planet that was orphaned from its home planetary system. The discovery was possible with a little luck and some help from Einstein.

Space

Planetary scientist Michele Dougherty made first female UK astronomer royal

Physicist who worked on Nasa Cassini mission ‘absolutely delighted’ after being awarded 350-year-old title

The Guardian - UK

‘We have a cloud, and that’s the end’: first Australian-made orbital rocket crashes shortly after takeoff

While Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket lasted only 14 seconds in the air above Bowen, nascent Australian space industry says failed orbit attempt is a launchpad for future success

The Guardian - AU

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US, India To Launch Powerful Earth-monitoring Satellite

A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India is set to launch Wednesday, designed to track subtle changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces and help predict both natural and human-caused hazards.

International Business Times

Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes

History has been made as the first launch of an Australian-made rocket from home soil was hailed as a major step forward, despite it crashing seconds later.

AAP

Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch (video)

Gilmour Space made history today (July 29), conducting the first-ever orbital launch attempt with an Australian-built rocket. That vehicle, named Eris, didn't get very far.

Space

SpaceX moves Starship to launch pad for testing ahead of Flight 10 (photos)

SpaceX has moved its Starship spacecraft to the launch pad for testing ahead of the vehicle's 10th flight, which is expected to take place next month.

Space

Watch India and NASA launch the powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite on July 30

India will launch the NISAR Earth-observing spacecraft, a joint effort of ISRO and NASA, on July 30, and you can watch the action live.

Space

Biggest cosmic explosion on record since the Big Bang is revealing the secrets of gamma-ray bursts

The BOAT is the ruler of all gamma-ray bursts, releasing as much energy in seconds as the sun will in 10 billion years — and it could be revealing the secrets of these extreme cosmic blasts.

Space

Here we go again! Controversial paper questions whether interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is 'possibly hostile' alien tech in disguise

A controversial new paper questions whether the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is a potentially dangerous alien probe, similar to claims made about 'Oumuamua. But experts have called it "nonsense".

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See the crescent moon shine beside blue star Spica at sunset on July 30

Spica and the moon will appear over the southwestern horizon at sunset

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India rolls out rocket for July 30 launch of powerful NISAR Earth-observing satellite (video)

India recently rolled out the rocket that will launch the NISAR Earth-observing spacecraft, a joint effort between ISRO and NASA. Liftoff is scheduled for the morning of July 30.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope finds black holes that waited patiently before devouring stars in dusty galaxies

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers hunted supermassive black holes devouring stars in dusty galaxies — but laying in wait for their stellar victims.

The Guardian - AU

Australian stargazers to enjoy two meteor showers this week – and you can leave the binoculars at home

The Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids showers are best viewed in Australia on Tuesday or Wednesday between 11pm and dawn

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum reopens 5 renovated galleries starring SpaceX rocket parts, a 3D-printed Mars habitat and more

Hundreds of people lined up outside of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Monday (July 28) to see five newly renovated galleries devoted to aviation and space exploration history.

Space

What time is SpaceX's Crew-11 astronaut launch to the ISS on July 31?

Here's how to watch the July 31 launch of SpaceX's Crew‑11 mission, which will send NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov to the ISS.

The Independent UK

Exclusive: SpaceX employee claims he was fired for flagging ‘despicable’ safety practices that put lives at risk

Exclusive: A lawsuit by former SpaceX supervisor Robert Markert says chronic understaffing resulted in serious injuries which overworked employees were ‘too fearful to report.’

Space

Scientists analyze 76 million radio telescope images, find Starlink satellite interference 'where no signals are supposed to be present'

Astronomers have long voiced concerns about Starlink's satellite constellation interfering with observations of the universe, and a new survey by Curtin University confirms those fears.

International Business Times UK

'Hostile' Alien Object Hurtling Towards Earth – 12-Mile Entity 'Deliberately' Hiding from Detection, Claims Harvard Scientist

Harvard scientist claims object 3I/ATLAS may be alien tech. The 12-mile body is travelling toward Earth at 135,000 mph, raising scientific questions.

Space

See Mars shine close to the waxing crescent moon after sunset on July 28

Mars will be less than four degrees from the crescent moon around sunset on July 28.

Woman & Home

Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for 28th July - 3rd August 2025

Read your weekly horoscope from Sally Trotman and Penny Thornton who reveal what this week holds for every star sign on love, family, career, and more

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