Starburst Galaxy Centaurus A
Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI), Joseph DePasquale (STScI), Macarena Garcia Marin (ESA Office at STScI) In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA’s James Webb Space…
Satellites spy penguin poop on Danger Islands | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2026
Pieces of sea ice drift near Antarctica’s Danger Islands in this image, acquired on Jan. 22, 2023, by the Landsat 8 satellite. Several of the islands are stained pink by…
On this day in space! July 30, 1610: Galileo sees Saturn’s rings for the 1st time
On July 30, 1610, the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei became the first to observe rings around the planet Saturn. Shortly after the telescope was invented in 1608, Galileo peered out…
Rocket Lab wins another launch contract from Japan’s iQPS
Rocket Lab has won another contract from Japanese radar imaging company iQPS for multiple launches of its Electron rocket. The post Rocket Lab wins another launch contract from Japan’s iQPS…
The Exciting Plan to Photograph an Alien Continent
NASA has selected a concept study, led by physicist Paul Stankus, exploring whether a pair of spacecraft flying in tight formation could one day produce an actual image of an…
NASA Johnson Interns Shaping the Future of Exploration
7 Min Read NASA Johnson Interns Shaping the Future of Exploration NASA’s Johnson Space Center interns pose for a group photo in the Teague Auditorium in Houston. From left are…
APOD: 2026 July 30 – Red Sun trough Wildfire Smoke
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 July 30 – Red Sun… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos!…
Astronomers Use “Blind Stacking” to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit
Geostationary orbit (GEO) is arguably one of the most important orbital spaces we have. So it’s critical that we keep it clear of debris that could destroy the valuable GPS,…
Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases
A strong foundation is key for any building construction, and this doesn’t just apply to construction on Earth. As humanity slowly expands throughout the many worlds of our solar system,…
Tracking Satellites and Space Debris Using Radio Antennae
Every year, thousands and thousands of satellites get launched into orbit around our planet. The result is an increasingly congested “space” above Earth populated by equipment that provides services to…