Powerful new eye in the sky: NISAR’s first images revealed
The most advanced Earth radar satellite ever launched, NISAR’s first test images are already showing how it could…
Rocket Report: Bezos’ firm will package satellites for launch; Starship on deck
Welcome to Edition 8.14 of the Rocket Report! We’re now more than a week into a federal government…
Japanese astronaut eyes typhoon from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 6 – 10, 2025
Science and maintenance work continued this week aboard the International Space Station, but updates regarding those activities have…
Earth from Space: Cyclone Errol
This wide view of Copernicus Sentinel-3 shows Cyclone Errol heading towards the coast of Western Australia. Zoom in to explore…
NASA’s ISS Detects Mysterious Waves 55 Miles Above Earth During Hurricane Helene (and It Changes What We Know About Storms)
IN A NUTSHELL 🛰️ NASA’s ISS discovers unseen atmospheric waves 55 miles above Earth during Hurricane Helene. 🌊…
Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on October 10, 2025
The Moon is up and easy to spot tonight. Its surface is covered in craters and plains that…
When is the Starship launch? What to know about SpaceX’s next flight
Here’s more about Starship, and what SpaceX is planning in its latest test for a spacecraft that could…
Space travel takes its toll on astronauts and their loved ones. Here’s how
If you’re a space buff but haven’t already seen the 1995 film “Apollo 13,” it’s worth the watch.…
New details about Betelbuddy, Betelgeuse’s companion star
The ‘Alopeke instrument on the Gemini North Telescope first captured Betelgeuse’s companion – nicknamed Betelbuddy – on December…
Earth-sized ‘super telescope’ detects lowest-mass dark object ever seen
A team of astronomers used a global network of telescopes to detect the lowest-mass dark object ever observed.…
Planet announces new line of satellites for daily Earth imaging
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Planet has announced a new class of imaging satellites that will replace a line…
Two greenish comets are streaking across the night sky this month
Two greenish-hued comets are swinging through the inner solar system this fall, offering a rare chance to spot…