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NASA's Roman Space Telescope prepares for launch | Space photo of the day for July 8, 2026

Roman is in Florida, getting ready for its August liftoff.

Space · Jul 8

‘Historic step’ as SpaceX launches first ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite

City Labs’ BOHR satellite uses technology that has previously been the domain of state-funded scientific and military applications

The Independent UK · Jul 8

NASA's New Horizons probe just woke up from hibernation 6 billion miles away beyond Pluto. What's it doing out there?

NASA's New Horizons probe has woken up in good health nearly 6 billion miles away beyond Pluto after spending nearly a year in hibernation.

Space · Jul 8

How public–private partnerships can turn Mars into an economic frontier (Op-Ed)

No single agency — not even NASA — can develop all the technologies and systems needed for sustained Mars settlement.

Space · Jul 7

'That's going to come back and bite us': Former NASA chief questions Artemis moon lander plans

Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine questions the designs for NASA's commercial moon landers for its Artemis program.

Space · Jul 7

Astronaut flexes his muscles mid-spacewalk | Space photo of the day for July 7, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams recently flexed his muscles for a photo while on a spacewalk with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir.

Space · Jul 7

Chinese scientists find the best way to nuke an asteroid on its way to impact Earth

While no imminent asteroid threats have been found for Earth, Chinese scientists discussed two ways to deflect a space rock in case of trouble.

Space · Jul 7

NASA Spotlights 'Super-Earth' GJ 3378b: Next-Door Neighbour Planet Sits in the Perfect 'Sweet Spot' for Alien Life

Astronomers have identified GJ 3378b, a super-Earth located 25 light-years away, in the habitable zone of its star, raising interest in its potential to support alien life.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

SpaceX just launched the 1st-ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite

A satellite aboard SpaceX's Transporter-17 rideshare mission is the first commercially designed and operated spacecraft to harness nuclear energy in orbit.

Space · Jul 7

The sun's atmosphere is way hotter than its surface. Scientists may finally know why

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has found charged grains of dust being carried on magnetic plasma waves in the Sun's outer atmosphere, providing a new clue to the mystery of the Sun's corona is so hot.

Space · Jul 7