Rare solar eclipse to be twinned with meteor shower in night sky spectacular this month Perseid meteor shower will peak on the same day as the Sun is covered by the Moon The Independent UK · Jul 31
'Aliens Would Turn Tail': Scottish Bagpipe Band Set To Blast Cosmic Tunes onto Lunar Surface The Laidlaw Memorial Pipe Band from Banbury is collaborating with Lonestar Data Holdings to beam traditional Scottish bagpipe music to a lunar data centre, preserving cultural heritage in space. International Business Times UK · Jul 31
Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket on 'high-speed collision course with the Moon' A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the Moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
Elon Musk Sees Humans on Mars in 5–7 Years — And He Has $112 Billion Riding on It When it comes to a timeline for putting humans on Mars, SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman have a difference of opinion. That could be due to a huge financial incentive for Musk. Benzinga · Jul 30
Europe wants to be a strong partner of the US in the Moon race, ESA astronaut says Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the Artemis III mission, NASA's next step towards its first Moon landing in decades. He tells Euronews how he is preparing, his thoughts on the space race and what European aspects he’ll bring into orbit. Euronews · Jul 30
NASA Reauthorisation Act Advances as Lawmakers Warn Us Cannot Lose Space Race to China Republican congressmen are advocating for secure NASA funding as China advances its Moon landing plans. The NASA Reauthorisation Act of 2026, backed by bipartisan support, aims to maintain U.S. space leadership. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: 'Nature is relentless and unchangeable, and it is indifferent as to...' - inspiring quote by astronomer who discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter teaches life lessons on curiosity, knowledge of our world and why humans can't fully control nature Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: Galileo Galilei emphasized nature's relentless and unchangeable truths, which operate independently of human understanding. His profound message encourages humility and continuous learning in the face of vast scientific unknowns. Galileo's work transformed the study of motion and astronomy through observation and experimentation. The Economic Times · Jul 29
In 1955, a forgotten NASA pioneer began work that helped reach the edge of the Solar System — how Annie Easley’s journey from NACA to the iconic Cassini mission is inspiring America once again Most people know the names behind the Moon landing. Few know Annie Easley. Yet her work helped shape America's space future. She joined NACA, the agency that became NASA, in 1955. As a mathematician and computer programmer, she solved complex problems that supported advanced rocket systems. Her contributions later connected… The Economic Times · Jul 29
In 1958, the US planned to detonate a nuclear bomb on the Moon. Why project A119 never happened The US considered detonating a nuclear bomb on the Moon after Sputnik's launch. Project A119 aimed to demonstrate American power and prestige to the Soviet Union. Physicist Leonard Reiffel led the study, with Carl Sagan modeling the detonation's effects. The plan was scrapped due to risks and a shift towards… The Economic Times · Jul 29
NASA Chief Says 'We Can't Do It Without Them': Why the 2028 Moon Landing Relies on SpaceX NASA aims for a 2028 Moon landing, relying on SpaceX's engineering and financial prowess. Administrator Jared Isaacman highlights SpaceX's role in overcoming technical challenges and advancing space exploration. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to...' - thought-provoking quote by American astronaut teaches inspiring life lessons on dreams, timing, opportunity, success and why it's never too late to make history Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong felt he missed aviation's golden age. He believed timing should not stop anyone from dreaming big. Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. His life proved history is never truly finished for anyone. This journey encourages making the… The Economic Times · Jul 28
Rare double meteor shower peaks July 30–31: Here's the best time to watch Skywatchers can see two meteor showers peaking overnight July 30 into July 31. The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will both be active. A nearly full Moon will make viewing fainter meteors challenging this year. However, bright fireballs from Alpha Capricornids may still be visible. The Perseid meteor shower… The Economic Times · Jul 28
Why Europe will witness two eclipses in two weeks with stunning blood moon to follow in ‘eclipse season’ Lunar eclipse over Europe will be the best anywhere on Earth for more than two years The Independent UK · Jul 28
Nvidia signs deal to deploy edge AI on future Moon missions — laying the groundwork for a permanent human home in space Nvidia will provide the backbone to Lunar Outpost, a company dedicated to in-space infrastructure and extra-terrestrial economy. TechRadar · Jul 27
The Economic Times · Jul 27 In 1969, Apollo 10 astronauts set the fastest human speed record in space — here's why it still hasn't been broken Apollo 10 astronauts still hold the fastest human spaceflight speed record. Their return journey from lunar orbit reached nearly 40,000 kilometers per hour. No crewed mission has traveled far enough from Earth to challenge this speed. Modern human spaceflight has not produced conditions needed to exceed Apollo 10's velocity. NASA's…
The Economic Times · Jul 27 Meteor showers to light up the UK night sky as Delta Aquariid peaks this week after the Buck Moon. Here's when and how to watch both celestial events at their best. Meteor showers: Skywatchers are in for a spectacular week as two major celestial events light up the night sky. The Buck Moon, July's full moon, will appear alongside the peak of the Delta Aquariid meteor shower. In this article, we explore when to watch, why the meteor showers are special,…
Benzinga · Jul 27 Elon Musk Touts ‘Successful’ Starship Test, Says Rocket Was 'Intentionally' Launched Faster To Test Heat Shield Capability Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk hailed the commercial space flight company’s Starship rocket after its successful 13th flight test over the weekend.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 27 UK to see 2 celestial events this week with full moon and meteor shower peak The UK will be treated to both the Buck Moon as well as the peak of the ongoing Delta Aquariid meteor shower.
The Conversation · Jul 27 An abandoned SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the Moon. The real problem comes next In the early hours of August 5 (UTC), an abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to slam into the Moon at around 8,700 kilometres per hour.
The Economic Times · Jul 25 SpaceX's latest Starship launch is different. Here's what changed in best re-entry SpaceX's latest Starship test flight delivered more than another launch, introducing engine fixes, advanced Starlink satellite deployment and what SpaceX called its best re-entry yet. The mission also advanced heat shield testing, supporting NASA's Artemis Moon programme while moving SpaceX closer to building a fully reusable rocket for future Moon…
The Times of India · Jul 24 SpaceX launches 13th Starship test flight, deploys 20 next-generation Starlink satellites SpaceX on Friday launched its Starship rocket on its 13th test flight, sending the world's largest and most powerful launch vehicle into space carrying 20 next-generation Starlink satellites as the company advanced its plans for future Moon and Mars missions.
Bored Panda · Jul 24 “Let The Evidence Speak For Itself”: NASA Whistleblowers Reveal How Photos Were Edited To Hide Alien Presence “Ready to let the evidence speak for itself.”
The Economic Times · Jul 24 July 2026 Buck Moon: When to see the full moon, why it's called the Buck Moon and how to watch it The July 2026 Buck Moon will be visible on July 29. This full moon gets its name from deer antlers growing during this time. It is also known as the Thunder Moon and Hay Moon. Observing the moon requires clear skies and minimal light pollution. This celestial event coincides with…
The Economic Times · Jul 24 Moon going far from Earth: Scientists explain how it could bring longer days and end total solar eclipses Moon moving farther from Earth: The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of 3.83 centimetres per year, a change confirmed through decades of laser measurements. While insignificant over human timescales, scientists say the gradual recession could eventually lengthen Earth's days, weaken ocean tides and bring an…
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 NASA Airbrushed 'Alien Presence' From Apollo Moon Photos, Whistleblower Physicist Claims A physicist has claimed NASA edited Apollo Moon photos to erase an 'alien presence' and buried negatives showing UFOs, just as the Artemis programme prepares to return astronauts to the lunar surface.