More clues surface about the origins of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS Observations of the fast-moving interstellar comet with the Very Large Telescope in Chile support similar observations made by the JWST. Space · Jul 6
NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS has a new method for detecting worlds beyond the solar system, and it is thanks to Einstein. Space · Jul 6
SpaceX Has a Hidden 30% Rule—and It Could Surprise Investors Ahead of Space Exploration Technologies Corp‘s (NASDAQ:SPCX) expected Aug. 3 earnings report, investors may want to watch more than revenue and margins. They may also want to watch $175.50. Benzinga · Jul 6
Unidentified metal spheres found on Australian beach are 'debris from a foreign rocket body', space agency says The Australian Space Agency is warning residents of Queensland to be on the lookout after metallic-looking spheres, possibly space debris, appeared on a beach. Space · Jul 6
'Acceleration without fuel:' Revolutionary superconducting thruster harnesses Earth's magnetic field in 1st orbital test A novel space thruster using superconducting magnets completed its first orbital tests. The technology could in the future propel spacecraft using just the power of the sun. Space · Jul 6
Japan's Hayabusa2 probe captures remarkable photo of a two-headed asteroid 62 million miles away Japan's Hayabusa2 asteroid probe got up close to asteroid Torifune on July 5 and captured stunning new images of the double-lobed space rock. Space · Jul 6
Artemis moon astronauts visit Capitol Hill | Space photo of the day for July 6, 2026 Following their return to Earth from a 10-day journey around the moon and back in April, NASA's Artemis II astronauts headed to Capitol Hill. Space · Jul 6
NASA will have to find a way to service its new alien-hunting space telescope We could see robots working on NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory out in space. Space · Jul 6
Astronomers discover radio signals coming from rare 'Blue Eye Pulsar' after decades of silence Astronomers have detected radio signals coming from a long-dead neutron star known as the 'Blue Eye Pulsar' after searching for decades. Space · Jul 6
'Once-in-a-millennium' asteroid flyby will be visible to much of the world in 2029 Ninety percent of the world's population could glimpse asteroid Apophis during its once-in-a-millennium close approach to Earth in 2029. Space · Jul 6
Australia reveals likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on beaches Crews in protective suits were seen placing objects into hazmat barrels under police guard The Independent UK · Jul 6
Australian Space Agency reveals likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches Organisation says objects consistent with ‘debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 6
SpaceX vaporizes 260 Starlink satellites in six months using Earth's atmosphere — new environmental concerns emerge over burning 2,700-pound orbital data centers, FCC seeks to exempt satellites from regulations SpaceX retired 260 Starlink satellites in six months, with hundreds more to follow, as debate grows over the atmospheric impact of satellite burn-ups. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 5
Mark Kelly Marks 20th Anniversary of NASA's Only July 4 Shuttle Launch, Says 'Pretty Good Way to Spend Independence Day' Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) marked the 20th anniversary of his STS-121 mission aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, reflecting on the rare July 4, 2006, launch and calling it a proud example of U.S. space exploration and innovation. Benzinga · Jul 5
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5 Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launch
Space · Jul 4 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 217 — America in Space On Episode 217 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the progression of American space efforts.
Space · Jul 4 What did the night sky look like on the 1st Independence Day 250 years ago? As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, here's what Benjamin Franklin and other colonists would have seen when they looked up on July 4, 1776.
Space · Jul 3 How to find Uranus this week, the hardest planet I've ever tried to see Get your eyes on the seventh planet, and you can graduate as a skywatcher — and there's a perfect way to cheat this week as Mars glides by Uranus.
Space · Jul 3 1 private spacecraft intercepts another on Space Force's groundbreaking 'Victus Haze' mission A U.S. Space Force mission pitting two satellites against each other has completed the organization's first tactical intercept of an orbital target.
Space · Jul 3 Space science has come a long way since July 4, 1776. Here's a look back at the saga Celebrating America's 250th birthday, Space.com looks back at what our understanding of space was like in 1776 and what major developments occurred to change our thinking.
Space · Jul 3 Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks| Space photo of the day for July 3, 2026 Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks in a stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Space · Jul 3 Want to see Uranus? July 4 could be your best chance in decades The Red Planet and Uranus will appear close together before dawn on Independence Day morning.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth
Space · Jul 3 America at 500: Where will we be in space in 2276? When the U.S. was born, humanity was still seven years away from balloon-borne flight. Where might we be another 250 years from now, should the nation be fortunate enough to survive that long?
Space · Jul 2 SpaceX fires up all 6 of Starship's engines ahead of 13th test flight (video) SpaceX completed a Starship engine test at its Starbase facility recently, igniting all six of the vehicle's engines for a full minute.