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NASA has released a series of updates on the Artemis program, spanning commercial robotic lunar… The post Artemis progress building lunar return roadmap appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Northrop Grumman and the Canadian Space Agency will adapt what they had been working on for NASA’s lunar Gateway into applications for a planned lunar base, albeit with few specifics. The post Northrop Grumman, Canadian Space Agency repurpose their Gateway projects appeared first on SpaceNews.

Blue Origin is nearing the end of its investigation into the catastrophic explosion of a… The post Blue Origin working engine resolutions and dual pad future appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Evidence indicates that Ariane 6 upgrades have been cancelled following the 2025 ESA Ministerial Council.

Liftoff of the Starlink 17-38 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is scheduled for 9:23 a.m. PDT (12:23 p.m. EDT / 1623 UTC).

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 8 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. A Messier […]

The European Commission, ESA and the SpaceRISE consortium have completed a key review of Europe’s IRIS2 secure communications constellation, clearing the programme to move forward with full-scale implementation. The completion of the review was announced on 7 August following negotiations that began in January. The review was used to validate the programme’s costs, technical requirements […] The post IRIS2 Gets Green Light With More Money and More Satellites appeared first on European Spaceflight.

About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.

Relativity Space has marked another significant step forward in the development of its reusable Terran… The post Relativity Space engine integration milestone for Terran-R first stage appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

IGARSS 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #100) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. MONDAY, AUGUST 10 3:00 PM Technology Enabling the Future of Earth ScienceMike Seablom3:15 PM Discovery Earth: New Missions & Technical Innovation Advancing Earth System InsightsKaren St. Germain TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 10:00 AMSTELLA: Open-Source Multisenor Platforms For Real-Time […]

Erich Hernandez-Baquero will take over military space acquisition; Roger Mason will lead the National Reconnaissance Office The post Senate installs new chiefs for U.S. military space acquisition, spy satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

The FCC is turning to Space Bureau deputy chief Jennifer Gilsenan to keep its satellite regulatory overhaul moving as Jay Schwarz prepares to retire as its chief later this month. The post FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul appeared first on SpaceNews.

Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the two weeks August 9-22, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in recess […]

The company that developed a spacecraft to boost the orbit of a NASA observatory says it is making progress in recovering from its own spacecraft’s problems. The post Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.

Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept, between March and April 2025. In doing so, they may have captured empty space behaving in a way physicists have predicted for 90 years, but never directly […]

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 10 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD APOD: 2026 August 10 – Three Galaxy Pairs Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. […]

[English] On 12 August 2026, Europe will witness one of nature’s most spectacular events: a total solar eclipse starting at 19:30 CEST.

Week in images: 03-07 August 2026

On 3 July 2026, an invisible signal travelled across Europe. From Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, to Rome, Italy, the signal connected the Galileo Ground Control Centre to a Galileo Second Generation satellite for the first time, marking a major step forward in the programme’s marathon of compatibility tests.

On 12 August 2026, parts of Europe will experience a total solar eclipse. With the Sun's bright disc covered, its surrounding atmosphere – the solar corona – will become visible to the naked eye. Unfortunately, total solar eclipses are rare and last at most a few minutes, giving scientists little time to study the Sun’s enigmatic halo.

WARSAW, Poland — The Lithuanian space laser communications company Astrolight has signed a memorandum of understanding with ATMOS Space Cargo, to demonstrate in-flight optical communications link between a reentry spacecraft […] The post Astrolight, ATMOS Space Cargo eye first in-flight laser link between reentry vehicle, satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

The majority owner of Rocket Factory Augsburg is still confident the company will conduct its first orbital launch attempt this year despite a setback in testing. The post Tank problem delays first RFA launch appeared first on SpaceNews.

Satellite measurements of chlorophyll at the sea surface signal shifts in the ocean’s nutrient supplies in mid-2026.

The week of Aug. 10 opened with an extraordinary Monday, four launches across three countries… The post Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

A decade ago, a United States carrier strike group departing San Diego could cross the Pacific with only intermittent detection. China might catch a glimpse — a satellite pass here, […] The post National security doesn’t need more maps or imagery; it needs measurement appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China appears to have lost an unknown payload after a Long March 7A rocket exploded less than 90 seconds into flight, according to amateur footage. The Long March […] The post Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff appeared first on SpaceNews.

Earth observation satellites help us monitor phenomena such as wildfires, drought and heatwaves from space. This page is updated on a regular basis with a selection of ESA’s most recent news-related images showing how the effects of climate change are impacting our world.

The Starlink 10-19 mission is SpaceX’s 72nd flight of its broadband internet satellites this year. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 12:20 p.m. EDT (1620 UTC).

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A new school year brings fresh opportunities to get involved with NASA. Whether you’re curious about space or eager to build real STEM skills, NASA offers a world of experiences putting you close to the action. As we enter a new golden age of exploration, there’s no better time to jump in, try something bold, […]

Observing across the starry “plains” of space, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has taken images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula.

Observing across the starry “plains” of space, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken new images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope previously viewed this planetary nebula in 2000, imaging the lion face-shaped target in visible light and revealing features such as the “mane” of hazy, comet-shaped objects. Now Webb […]

If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.