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On this day in space! Aug. 3, 2004: NASA launches MESSENGER spacecraft to orbit Mercury
NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft aimed to orbit Mercury for the first time to hunt for clues of water on the tiny, innermost planet.
Source: Space.com
The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026
New images reveal what astronomers believe is the first-known "trilobate" or three-headed asteroid in our solar system.
Source: Space.com
Xona secures spectrum approval for 250-satellite navigation network
The approval allows the startup to transmit stronger signals in spectrum adjacent to GPS frequencies The post Xona secures spectrum approval for 250-s...
Source: SpaceNews
NASA Delivers Navigation System for Commercial Lunar Relay
NASA delivered the NavCube3-mini payload on July 13 to Intuitive Machines for integration into Altus-1, t...
Source: NASA
In a First, 'Super-Earth' Planet Shows It Could Have an Atmosphere
"Scientists say they have detected promising signs that a planet orbiting a star 49 light-years from Earth could have an atmosphere," report...
Source: Slashdot.org
Jefferies analyst calls out ‘simple-minded’ criticism of SpaceX’s governance
Investors who blacklist Space Exploration Technologies Corp. out of governance qualms are too hung up on box-checking and risk depriving themselves of...
Source: Biztoc.com
Meet the Constellations: Delphinus, the Dolphin
Delphinus, the constellation looks just like a tiny Dolphin that's splashing its way through the sky amidst other famous summer sights. The post ...
Source: Sky & Telescope
A Perfect Year for the Perseid Meteor Shower
The year's best meteor shower has its peak on the night of August 12th. The post A Perfect Year for the Perseid Meteor Shower appeared first on S...
Source: Sky & Telescope
Astronomers watch a black hole's feeding frenzy end with a bad case of cosmic indigestion
Astronomers have discovered that the feeding frenzy of a distant black hole ended with a windy outburst.
Source: Space.com
Is the Nocs Provisions Lite View spotting scope a good alternative to a traditional telescope?
A compact spotting scope delivering detailed views of the moon and bright star clusters.
Source: Space.com
Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat replacement
Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space will build a replacement military communications satellite for Spain as they, along with Leonardo, co...
Source: SpaceNews
NASA Brings Space Exploration to the FIFA World Cup
From June 11 through July 19, NASA’s free interactive exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival™ brought space exploration to soccer fans in East...
Source: NASA
Ike Theriot Helps Prepare Astronauts to Work on the Moon
From serving in the U.S. Army to helping prepare astronauts to explore the lunar surface, Ike Theriot built a path to NASA through discipline...
Source: NASA
Exclusive: African space initiative eyes participation in China's Chang'e-8 lunar mission, embraces openness and inclusiveness: African program manager
Africa is seeking to move from being a participant in space science discussions to becoming an active contributor to humanity's exploration of th...
Source: Globalsecurity.org
SpaceX Stock May Be Down 51%, But It's Still Outperforming These 2 Other Recent IPOs
It's been nearly two months since Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX), commonly known as SpaceX, went public. De...
Source: Biztoc.com
AI is ready to run spacecraft. Is the space industry ready for it? (op-ed)
Satellite constellations are getting bigger and increasingly difficult for human operators to manage. Artificial intelligence will soon be able to hel...
Source: Space.com
The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos
From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists new data to explore—and theories...
Source: Wired
Wall Street Analysts Are Predicting a Huge Move in SpaceX Stock by Mid-2027
Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ: SPCX), better known as SpaceX, has seen its stock price tumble since it made its market debut in June. After c...
Source: Biztoc.com
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...
Source: The Times of India
NASA's new KSC chief tackles Artemis deadlines, aging infrastructure
Calling his job "a dream come true," Brian Hughes is settling into his role as director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center with praise for ...
Source: Biztoc.com