FCC Space Bureau deputy takes the reins amid licensing overhaul
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.…
How to safely observe eclipses and the solar surface with a smart telescope
Solar observation can be tricky or underwhelming when trying to observe with handheld methods such as using solar eclipse glasses and solar binoculars. Hunting for the sun with binoculars can…
NASA’s IXPE Studies Magnetar
NASA/Pablo Garcia 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,…
U.S. Senate confirms Schiess to lead Space Force
New chief takes command as the Space Force prepares for rapid growth, acquisition reforms and Golden Dome The post U.S. Senate confirms Schiess to lead Space Force appeared first on…
Preview to Totality: A Resource Guide to August 12th Total Solar Eclipse
It’s almost show time. We’re just a few days away now, from the only total solar eclipse of 2026. While eclipses are a surety as the celestial gears of the…
Europe increases size and cost of IRIS² constellation
The European Commission has reached an agreement with an industrial consortium to proceed with a secure connectivity constellation, increasing the number of satellites as well as its cost. The post…
Bipartisan Senate bill would sharpen Space Force training for conflict with China
Sens. Cortez Masto and Britt propose expanded space wargaming and an unclassified assessment of China’s commercial space sector The post Bipartisan Senate bill would sharpen Space Force training for conflict…
NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon
3 Min Read NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon The Handheld Lunar Electrostatic Dust Mitigation tool is tested inside the Lunar Development and Test Facility…
APOD: 2026 August 7 – Rubin’s Cosmos Field
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 7 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day…
Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth…