SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026
This might look like a rocket launching off Earth, but it’s actually a rocket booster perfectly landing on…
Do Black Holes Grow Along With the Universe? A New Study Says Yes
We know the universe is constantly expanding. We also know that gravitationally bound objects, such as solar systems…
Stoke Space raises another billion to rival SpaceX at re-flying rockets
The fuel for a fully reusable rocket that can unlock truly low-cost access to space isn’t methane or…
As of September 2026, humanity has two continuously crewed space stations: China’s Tiangong, occupied without interruption since 2022, and the International Space Station. If the ISS retires around 2030 before replacement stations are ready, Tiangong could become the only permanently inhabited outpost in Earth orbit.
Two space stations currently sustain uninterrupted human occupation in Earth orbit. The International Space Station has the longer…
APOD: 2026 September 8 – Hubble: Decagon Around Saturn’s South Pole
Explanation: Why are Saturn’s poles geometric? Saturn’s North Pole has been known to be surrounded by a hexagonal (6 sides) cloud…
SpaceX rival says pipeline tops €10 billion after historic European rocket launch
German rocket maker Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit for the first time over the weekend, marking a milestone…
BepiColombo begins Mercury arrival with MTM separation success
Enabling & Support 07/09/2026 1109 views 29 likes On 3 September 2026 at 15:49 CEST, the European Space…
How many stars are there in space?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an…
Asteroid 2026 RW1 impacts Earth over Indian Ocean about 7 hours after discovery, becomes 13th known asteroid detected before impact
Asteroid 2026 RW1 struck Earth over the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia on September 6, just over 7…
Cheaper than Prime Day, this super-portable telescope is my number one choice for skywatching
I’ve got three telescopes in my home, but the Celestron FirstScope is my first stop when it comes…
An insider’s look at the Nancy Grace Roman…
In 1959, Nancy Grace Roman became the first chief of astronomy at NASA. She worked tirelessly to advocate…
The moon will hide Jupiter in broad daylight on Sept.8 — here’s how to see it
On Tuesday (Sept. 8), skywatchers can first catch a striking predawn pairing of the crescent moon and Jupiter,…