APOD: 2026 July 30 – Red Sun trough Wildfire Smoke
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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…
Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations
The Department of Transportation is proposing to exempt commercial space launch licensing from many environmental regulations, a move praised by industry but criticized by environmental groups. The post Proposed rule…
L3Harris delays missile business IPO to 2027 despite surging defense demand
CEO says market doesn’t reflect value of Pentagon-backed business The post L3Harris delays missile business IPO to 2027 despite surging defense demand appeared first on SpaceNews.
‘It’s going to do things that currently are impossible’: The Roman Space Telescope, NASA’s next great observatory, is ready to launch Aug. 30
The next great American observatory in space is just one month away from leaving this planet. NASA scientists got together Wednesday (July 29) to share a status update on the…
The Risks of Debris Between the Earth and the Moon for Future Exploration
A new study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) addresses the threat of debris in cislunar space, which could pose threats for future missions bound for the Moon.
Radio Astronomy is Getting a Big Boost from the VLA’s New Sky Survey
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory has completed a new survey with the updated Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico. It’s called the VLASS, the Very Large…
NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
A collage of artist concepts highlighting the novel approaches proposed by the 2026 NIAC awardees. Credit: NASA The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has created 18 new awards to…