July 2026 Satellite Puzzler

July 2026 celestial calendar: When to see the Moon, planets and meteor showers

July 2026 celestial calendar: When to see the Moon, planets and meteor showers

Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 22

See the Moon phase expected for June 22, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4927–4933: Let’s Drive to That Smooth Area

By Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK Earth planning date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 In the area Curiosity is currently exploring, the science team has mapped several areas with different-looking surface texture on the orbital images. If you wanted to have a look yourself at what there is to []

Indonesia advances space program with NEO-1 satellite

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is set to launch the NEO-1 satellite in January 2027, ...

If We Could Travel to the Stars, Where Should We Go First?

Eventually, we'll launch a mission dedicated solely to studying an interstellar object. When that day comes, which one should we look at first?

First look at Earth’s second moon — revealed in satellite images for the first time ever

This rock star is ready for its extreme close-up. Chinese researchers have captured the first-ever close-up images of the rare “mini-moon” that’s tracing circles around the Earth. Dubbed 2016 HO3 or Kamoʻoalewa, this interstellar rolling stone is not actually one of our lunar satellites – it’s too distant for that — but rather an asteroid []

(2nd LD) S. Korea's Earth observation satellite successfully put into orbit

SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean Earth observation satellite has success...

Miami-based City Labs achieves a first for commercial nuclear power in space

The BOHR mission serves as a pathfinder for future nuclear-powered spacecraft.

15 Space Exploration Milestones That Define the Science Agenda for 2026

Fifteen space exploration milestones shaping the science agenda in 2026, from the first crewed lunar flyby in 53 years to new telescopes, sample return missions, and commercial lunar landers. The post 15 Space Exploration Milestones That Define the Science Agenda for 2026 first appeared on DailyGenius.com.

LIVE: ULA launches next batch of Amazon Leo satellites

The United Launch Alliance launches the next batch of Leo satellites for Amazon from Cape Canaveral. #ULA #UnitedLaunchAlliance #AmazonLeo #leo #satellite #space #science #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Lambakan satelit jadikan malam makin terang

BRUSSELS: Sebanyak 1.7 juta satelit yang dirancang beberapa syarikat untuk dilancarkan ke orbit bumi dalam beberapa tahun akan datang akan membawa kesan yang memusnahkan bidang astronomi, menurut satu kajian baharu. Menurut Balai Cerap Selatan Eropah (ESO), rancangan untuk memenuhi orbit bumi dengan sejumlah besar satelit yang sangat terang itu merupakan ancaman kepada kewujudan teleskop yang ... Read more The post Lambakan satelit jadikan malam makin terang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Mallorca solar eclipse 2026: Best viewing areas and what to know

On Wednesday August 12 2026, Mallorca will become one of the few places in Europe to witness a total solar []

Greg Heckler on Building the Space Comms Infrastructure for NASA’s Moon Missions

Greg Heckler, deputy program manager for capability development for NASA’s SCaN program, spoke on a podcast about the O2O, the LCRNS and the surface network system The official described the current moment as the “platinum era of satellite communications,” noting that U.S. companies are making major investments in LEO, MEO and GEO systems Heckler will

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) Cements NASA Partnership With New Launch Awards, Reshaping Its Investment Case

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) has placed Synspective’s tenth StriX radar Earth-observation satellite into a 552 km orbit aboard its Electron rocket, marking another operational milestone for the company. NASA has selected Rocket Lab for three dedicated Electron launches supporting the PolSIR and TSIS-2 science missions, with operations set to begin from New Zealand in [] The post Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) Cements NASA Partnership With New Launch Awards, Reshaping Its Investment Case appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

July 2026 night sky guide: When and where to see the Buck Moon, Milky Way, Venus and the first Perseid meteors

July 2026 offers one of the year's best stargazing windows, featuring the Full Buck Moon, Venus, Mars, the Milky Way and the start of meteor season.

When is the next solar eclipse in the US?

When is the next solar eclipse in the US?

A tritium ‘nuclear battery’ just reached orbit for the first time

The nuclear age has quietly reached commercial spaceflight. City Labs, a Miami firm, has launched BOHR, which it calls the world’s first commercial nuclear-powered satellite and the first nuclear CubeSat. The craft is about the size of a softball. It flew on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare on 7 July, alongside 80 other payloads, the [] This story continues at The Next Web

Elon Musk's Latest Move Could Send Dogecoin Soaring -- But There's a Catch

The leading space company has a DOGE-themed mission planned later this year.

NASA to Send Four Missions to the Moon

Each mission will use upgraded versions of previously flown lunar lander designs to support increased mission cadence. On Tuesday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the selection of three companies to carry out four new lunar missions in late 2028 as part of its Moon Base Program. RELATED: Historic Artemis II Far Side []

Prime Video Makes a Decision About the Future of 'Every Year After' Season 2

2026 is a big year for TV — but which shows do we definitely know are coming back for more seasons? Paramount+ surprised viewers by renewing Landman for a third season before season 2 came to an end. Inspired by the “Boomtown” podcast series, Landman is focused on the West Texas oil industry with a []

Multiple CMEs forecast to impact Earth through July 6 after repeated eruptions from Region 4479

Multiple coronal mass ejections linked to repeated eruptions from Active Region 4479 are forecast to reach Earth in stages from July 3 through July 6, 2026. NOAA’s official forecast calls for G1–G2 geomagnetic storm conditions on July 3 and 4, while later CME arrivals remain under model assessment. Source

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is right around the corner from July 18-August 9, and we've got all of the info you need to score the most stylish deals ever this...

Rare total solar eclipse to cross North Atlantic and Europe in August 2026

Washington, June 21 (SANA) A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, in a rare astronomical event visible across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean and northern Spain, NASA said. According to the U.S. space agency, the Moon will completely cover the Sun along a narrow []

The Space Shuttle Endeavour goes on public display later this year

The spacecraft has been in LA since 2012, but now it's moving to a new permanent home at the California Science Center.

S. Korea's Earth observation satellite successfully put into orbit

A South Korean Earth observation satellite has successfully entered low-Earth orbit following its launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, the country's space agency said. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the next-generation midsized satellite No. 4 lifted off at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday (California local time), or 4:12 p.m. Tuesday (South Korea time), as part of the Transporter-17 rideshare mission, which carried 81 payloads. The satellite successfully separated from the lau

Rare 'Strawberry Moon' to Light Up Skies with Golden Glow

Skywatchers are set for one of the year's most spectacular celestial events as June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, reaches its peak in the early hours of June 30, offering a rare golden spectacle that will not appear in the same way again until 2043.