Mercury Joins the 4th of July Fireworks Show
For folks in the United States, July evenings mean 4th of July fireworks. While you’re waiting for the show, be sure to watch for the most elusive of the planets…
NASA Missions Help Explain, Predict Severity of Solar Storms
An unexpectedly strong solar storm rocked our planet on April 23, 2023, sparking auroras as far south as southern Texas in the U.S. and taking the world by surprise. Two…
MethaneSAT fails in orbit
A privately funded satellite designed to measure methane emissions has failed after only a little more than a year in orbit. The post MethaneSAT fails in orbit appeared first on…
Pódcast en español de la NASA estrena su tercera temporada
Credit: NASA/Krystofer Kim Read this release in English here. La NASA estrenó el martes el primer episodio de la tercera temporada de Universo curioso de la NASA, el único pódcast…
NASA’s Spanish-language Podcast Debuts Third Season
Credit: NASA/Krystofer Kim Lee esta nota en español aquí. NASA released the first episode Tuesday of its third season of Universo curioso de la NASA, the agency’s only Spanish-language podcast.…
An enormous ‘X’ and ‘V’ will grace the moon’s surface on July 2. Here’s how to see them
The phenomenon is created by the shifting play of light and shadow over the lunar surface.
Planet pushes into European market, announces new agreement with Germany
Planet Labs won a multi-year $280 million agreement funded by the German government to supply satellite imagery and intelligence The post Planet pushes into European market, announces new agreement with…
Launch of Australia’s 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space’s Eris-1, delayed again
The Australian company Gilmour Space has delayed the launch of its Eris-1 rocket yet again, pushing back indefinitely from the previously planned July 2 date.
US set new record with 21 commercial launches in June, FAA says
American companies launched 21 commercial space missions in June 2025, which was a new record for a single month, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Menstrual Cups Tested in Space Flight Conditions for the First Time
For long-duration missions, female astronauts generally use hormonal contraception to suppress their periods. But this method has potential health risks and requires special storage. Pads and tampons create waste in…