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NASA funds spherical 'Aerobots' that could explore the caves of Saturn's moon Titan

An early-stage grant is offering a look at spherical 'Aerobots' that could zoom around the caves of Titan, in a demo mission similar to Mars Ingenuity.

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Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust'

The Artemis II crew thanked NASA and its contractors in front of a crowd of over 8,000 on on Aug. 3, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.

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New record! SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart (video)

SpaceX launched two of its Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart on Saturday evening (Aug. 15), setting a new spaceflight record.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 223 — The Lunar Domain

On Episode 223 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Dale Skran are joined by Dr. Scott Pace to discuss the future of exploration on the Moon.

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Will the new moon race turn Earth's nearest neighbor into a dumping ground?

We need rules to prevent space companies from dumping their old rockets onto the moon's surface in the future, experts say.

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US Space Force gives Rocket Lab $397 million to build threat-tracking 'Flatellites'

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab $397 million to manufacture a new fleet of "Flatellites" designed to detect and track airborne threats from space.

Space

Can Venus cast a shadow? Here's how to see it for yourself

As Venus gets close to its greatest brilliancy in the evening sky, it’s a good time to test one of astronomy’s less believable claims.

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Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon

UK team seeking to put suitcase-sized satellite in orbit around moon in search for 21cm line radio frequency signal

The Guardian - UK

Water can survive surprisingly close to the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, James Webb Space Telescope finds

Water and cosmic dust can survive in the harsh environment near Sagittarius A*, new observations reveal.

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ISS photobombs the sun during solar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Aug. 14, 2026

The silhouette of the ISS transiting across the sun's face during the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse.

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Europe faces rocket shortage by 2030 as satellite demand surges

Europe could face a shortage of rockets to launch its satellites by the end of the decade as demand for access to space rises sharply, the head of the European Space Agency has warned.

Radio France Internationale

India-US space ties deepen as NASA invites ISRO to join moon base program

NASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation to collaborate on its Moon Base program, which aims to build a permanent human outpost near the lunar south pole.

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SpaceX rocket's moon crash highlights 'a tangible operational risk' of lunar settlement

A SpaceX rocket body slammed into the moon earlier this month, showcasing a risk that will increase as humanity establishes a footprint on Earth's nearest neighbor.

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NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires after 30 years at the space agency

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has retired from NASA after 30 years of public service, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishments and leadership including two-time commander of the International Space Station and Chief of the Astronaut Office’s Commercial Crew Branch.

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Supermassive black hole spews energy 300,000 light years into deep space

That's three times longer than the Milky Way galaxy.

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NASA's canceled lunar space station tech will help build the Artemis moon base

Northrop Grumman plans to take technology built into the HALO module for NASA's canceled lunar space station and repurpose it to help develop the Artemis moon base.

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Virgin Galactic delays next commercial spaceflight to 2027

Virgin Galactic has pushed the resumption of its commercial flights back by a few months, to February 2027. The company hasn't been to space since June 2024.

The Independent UK

Company that helped SpaceXAI rapidly build data center is suing for $432.5M in unpaid wages

SpaceXAI has sued Darana Hybrid in return

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The Perseid meteor shower peak was spectacular: Here are our favorite photos

The Perseid meteor shower never disappoints, and we've got some great photos this year to prove it.

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New private 'Perceptor' probes will keep an eye on satellites high above Earth

Astranis' newly announced Perceptor spacecraft will monitor satellite activity in geostationary orbit, a distant and increasingly contested domain.

Benzinga

Virgin Galactic Sees a Massive Opportunity in Doubling Its Fleet, But There’s a Catch

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SPCE) touted a path to nearly $1 billion in annual revenue as it scales its fleet and launch cadence. However, CEO Michael Colglazier has warned the task may not be as easy as it looks.

Evening Standard

British stargazers treated to astral delight with eclipse and Perseid shower

A comparable eclipse will not be seen again for 54 years.

Bangkok Post

Astronomers discover new ‘black hole star’

PARIS - Astronomers announced on Wednesday that they had discovered a new type of astronomical object called a "black hole star", potentially solving a mystery involving strange red dots spotted in the early universe.

Evening Standard

Scots contend with clouds to catch glimpse of rare solar eclipse

More than 90% of the sun was obscured throughout Scotland at the peak of the eclipse.

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Total solar eclipse 2026 has begun. Here are the first views of totality

The first breathtaking photos of totality for the total solar eclipse 2026 are pouring in, revealing incredible views of the sun's atmosphere radiating out from behind the moon's colossal silhouette.

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