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3 moons of Neptune may be remnants of ice worlds shattered in a catastrophic crash

"We've had only a single flyby — Voyager 2 in 1989 — and these results make clear there's much more to learn."

Space · Aug 3

NASA hits major milestone for SpaceX Starship ahead of Artemis III Moon mission

NASA has completed crucial wind tunnel tests on SpaceX's Super Heavy V3 booster. These tests provide vital aerodynamic data for future lunar exploration missions. The Super Heavy booster is a key component for SpaceX's Starship launch system. NASA selected Starship as the Human Landing System for the Artemis program. Preparations…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

'A Preemptive Shield': Scientists Propose Moon Quarantine to Block Alien Species Contamination

Scientists propose a lunar quarantine for alien samples, suggesting a Moon-based biocontainment facility to prevent potential ecological threats from extraterrestrial organisms reaching Earth.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

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A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the Moon with the force of three tons of TNT

Abandoned spacecraft will hit with the force of three tons of TNT and leave behind a hole in the lunar surface

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Starting 1996, surprising planetary system had close encounters with NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, recent study claims it may resemble Earth in certain qualities

Nearly three decades after Galileo first revealed Ganymede's intrinsic magnetic field, the giant moon of Jupiter remains one of the Solar System's most compelling destinations. Future observations could determine just how closely its interior resembles the processes operating inside Earth—and how radically different two worlds can be while still sharing…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Spaceflight could change how astronauts swallow, eat and drink in subtle ways

Imagine trying to swallow a sip of water while your face feels stuffed with congestion, your sense of taste is dulled and your body is floating 250 miles (400 kilometers) above Earth.

The Conversation · Aug 3

Spain to see first total solar eclipse in more than a century

Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August. Next year's show will last even longer.

Euronews · Aug 3

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Solar Eclipse 2026: NASA has a bold plan to unlock the Sun's secrets

NASA will launch a scientific campaign during the August 12 solar eclipse. A high-altitude aircraft will study the Sun's corona for extended periods. Dozens of balloons will track changes in Earth's atmospheric boundary layer. Researchers aim to unlock new secrets about the Sun and our planet. This rare event offers…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Errant SpaceX rocket stage set to smash into the moon at 5,400 mph, seven times the speed of sound — NASA and South Korean orbiters prepare to track 3-ton TNT impact

A used SpaceX rocket segment used to deliver to lunar probes in 2025 is set to crash on the surface of the moon in the near future. This event will be monitored by two satellites as scientists and researchers study the effects of an impact on the surface of the…

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 2

Will SpaceX paint its rocket pink? Investor questions go beyond Moon and Mars ahead of first results

Among the most popular shareholder questions submitted ahead of Tuesday's call were requests for more footage of Starship's Human Landing System, the vehicle designed to carry astronauts to the moon for NASA's Artemis program next year.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missions

Chile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and biological activity, aids planetary research. Scientists study its soil chemistry and extreme conditions to prepare for Mars missions. Discoveries there have refined strategies for detecting life on the Red…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Prime Video just added 52 new movies — here are the 5 I’m streaming first

Prime Video just added 52 movies and shows at the beginning of August 2026. Here are the five I'd recommend streaming right now.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 2

Move over He-Man, Mattel's Major Matt Mason space toys could still be blasting off for Hollywood

Is Mattel's 'Man in Space' getting a deserved live-action film in the near future?

Space · Aug 1

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 221 — Starship Can Float?

On Episode 221 of This Week In Space, Tariq Malik and guest host Rick Jenet of the National Space Society talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which survived reentry intact enough to float.

Space · Aug 1

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Space · Aug 1

'Flight of the Navigator' at 40: the Disney space movie that messed with time dilation long before 'Interstellar'

40 years later, 'Flight of the Navigator' remains an ambitious cult classic that refuses to speak down to its target audience.

LiveScience · Aug 1

Total eclipse, shooting stars, and the Milky Way: Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatching for years

A solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026's best days for skywatching.

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Will you see the full solar eclipse? All the countries where it will be visible

Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast – but hundreds of millions more are in for a treat

The Economic Times · Aug 1

9,000 kmph: SpaceX junk is about to punch a hole in the Moon. Why scientists are happy

A piece of SpaceX rocket debris is set to crash into the Moon at nearly 9,000 kmph. Here's why scientists are interested in the impact and what it could reveal.

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LiveScience · Jul 31

'We are not giving up yet': Private mission to rescue NASA's Swift telescope is spinning out of control, and engineers are racing to fix it

Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is recovering from an unexpected spin in orbit, and will need a little more time to rescue NASA's falling Swift observatory.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

'Alien Spacecraft Landing': Baba Vanga's Chilling November 2026 Extraterrestrial Warning

Baba Vanga's 2026 predictions include alien contact, World War 3, and a global financial crash. Her prophecies, though unverified, suggest significant geopolitical and environmental upheavals.

Space · Jul 31

NASA is sending 2 probes to the moon to test complex 'three-body orbits'

NASA is planning to send two maneuverable probes to lunar orbit in order to learn how spacecraft are affected by the complex gravity environment near the moon.

Space · Jul 31

Artemis moonsuits take a dive | Space photo of the day for July 31, 2026

NASA is using its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to develop the training programs it will use to prepare its astronauts to explore the lunar surface.

The National (Scotland) · 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 Independent UK · Jul 31

A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

Its trajectory underscores a growing concern about the increasing amount of debris in Earth's orbit and beyond

We Got This Covered · Jul 31

Woman reveals her MIL paid her husband to get her pregnant. Then she reveals the plan to steal her child using her “NASA scientist daddy’s” money

A baby-stealing plot funded by NASA money

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