Re-creating NASA’s Heat Shield Problem
After the Orion capsule of the Artemis I lunar mission returned to Earth, it was found that massive…
What will life look like on the Moon?
Space is back in the news. Whether it’s Donald Trump unveiling Space Force uniforms inspired by Starship Troopers,…
Name our dino – ESA’s Hera asteroid mission mascot!
Space Safety 10/09/2026 5313 views 44 likes The European Space Agency’s Hera asteroid mission for planetary defence has…
SpaceX launches 3 telecom satellites to orbit on 700th Falcon mission of all time (video)
SpaceX lofted three telecom satellites to orbit today (Sept. 13) on a milestone mission for the company. A…
Satellites in space moved by 33 feet and that caused serious issues for GPS on Earth with self-driving cars at huge risk
Researchers have become alarmed after satellites in space moved off by 33 feet, causing serious issues for GPS…
On this day in space! Sept. 13, 2007: Japan launches Kaguya spacecraft to the moon to map the lunar surface in HD
On Sept. 13, 2007, Japan launched the Kaguya spacecraft on a mission to the moon. Formally known as…
Japan’s Mars moon project explained in lecture
An expert on Mars has given a lecture in central Japan to raise awareness of a Japanese project…
First human-made object made contact with another celestial body 67 years ago today
On September 13, 1959, the Soviet Union’s Luna 2 became the first human-made object to make contact with…
James Webb Space Telescope discovers the rings of tiny solar system body Chariklo are changing
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered that the ring system of a tiny solar…
Don’t miss Venus shine beside the crescent moon at sunset tonight
Look west at sunset on Sept. 13 to see brilliant Venus shining close to the delicate arc of…
Haunting Hubble telescope image captures cosmic cycle of destruction and creation — Space photo of the week
Quick facts What it is: The nebula LHA 120-N44 Where it is: 160,000 light-years away, in the constellation…
APOD: 2026 September 13 – Comet NEOWISE Rising over the Adriatic Sea
Explanation: This sight was worth getting out of bed early. Just over four years ago, Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) rose before…