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Dear Firefly Aerospace Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 11

With a myriad of NASA contracts secured, Firefly Aerospace gears up to report its Q2 results as investors watch closely.

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Curiosity rover spots mysterious honeycombs on Mars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 5, 2026

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spotted surprising honeycomb-like shapes in the Red Planet soil while exploring a large valley.

Space

In 2003, NASA sent tiny worms aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. After the disaster, scientists discovered that an aluminium container had helped them survive the deadly impact

When Space Shuttle Columbiabroke apart on February 1, 2003, all seven astronauts lost their lives. Yet one NASA experiment survived. Tiny C. elegans worms, protected inside an aluminum research container, were recovered alive from the debris. Their survival transformed scientists' understanding of space biology,microgravity, and protective spacecraft design.

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Mars dust is toxic. How will future astronauts deal with it?

Mars dust is known to contain various carcinogens, such as silica and numerous heavy metals. How will future astronauts mitigate the health risks?

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SpaceX rocket stage believed to have slammed into Moon, NASA to collect data

The 4-tonne part poses no risk to Earth, but it has revived the debate on space debris ahead of major space exploration missions like Artemis III.

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Chinese Researchers Propose Nukes as Backup Amid Warning of 15,000 Hidden 'City-Killer' Asteroids

Chinese researchers are exploring nuclear technology as a possible emergency response to asteroid threats after warnings that thousands of hidden 'city-killer' space rocks may still evade detection.

International Business Times UK

Euphrates River Crisis Ignites End-Times Fears as Cholera and Typhoid 'Are Currently Spreading'

The Euphrates River's declining water levels spark end-times speculation, but the crisis is rooted in environmental issues like drought and pollution, posing significant health risks to local communities.

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SpaceX rocket crashes on the Moon — joins a surprising list of objects humans have left on the lunar surface

A SpaceX rocket has crashed on the Moon's surface. This event adds to the growing collection of human-made debris on the lunar landscape. Decades of missions have left behind equipment and discarded rocket stages from various space programs. Recent years have seen an increase in unintended crashes from lunar exploration…

The Economic Times

4-ton, school-bus-size SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon at 5,400 mph after drifting through space for months. Here’s what scientists hope to learn

A 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh questions about lunar space junk. The school-bus-size rocket stage was expected to slam into the Moon's western limb, potentially kicking up a plume of lunar dust.

The Economic Times

Was there ever life on Mars? The answer might be closer than we think

New research presented at the COSPAR space conference in Florence points to possible signs of ancient microbial life on Mars, based on mineral and organic matter found by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Euronews

Antarctica is hiding a desert so dry it has changed little for millions of years: NASA says its landscape resembles Mars

Within Antarctica lies the McMurdo Dry Valleys, a strikingly desolate territory devoid of ice. The region's relentless winds and limited moisture create an extraordinary polar desert. This barren land closely mimics the surface of Mars, making it a focal point for planetary exploration. Resilient microorganisms thrive despite harsh conditions, offering…

The Times of India

School-bus-size object from SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into moon's Einstein Crater

A discarded second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was expected to crash into the Moon early Wednesday after drifting in space since a January 2025 lunar mission. The 4-tonne rocket body, travelling at about 8,690 kmph, was projected to strike the Moon's Einstein Crater, though confirmation of the…

The Economic Times

Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into moon

WASHINGTON - A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year was expected to have smashed into the moon at high speed early Wednesday morning, though the impact was unlikely to be confirmed for at least several hours.

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No One Can Stop a SpaceX Rocket Hitting the Moon Today: What Happens at 5,400mph

A SpaceX rocket stage is set to crash into the Moon, creating a new crater and raising concerns about space debris management. NASA plans to observe the impact for scientific insights.

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SpaceX rocket slams into the Moon – what we know

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Out-of-control SpaceX rocket believed to have smashed into the Moon

Collision hit with the power of three tons of TNT and will leave behind a visible crater on the lunar surface

Digital Camera World

Two eclipses and meteor showers – NASA offers simple guide to shooting August’s massive schedule of must-not-miss astrophotography events

From solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers, August 2026 is a big month for astrophotography: here’s a summary of NASA’s top tips for enjoying the spectacles

Euronews

How astronaut Luca Parmitano prepares for humanity’s return to the Moon

NASA has presented Artemis III, its next step toward a Moon landing, as one of the most complex missions undertaken by the space agency. Luca Parmitano explains why and how he is preparing for it.

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SpaceX rocket piece is set to crash into the moon

A SpaceX rocket stage is set to impact the moon early Wednesday morning. This four-metric-ton object is traveling at high speed toward the lunar surface. Cosmic forces and solar activity have nudged the debris onto this unexpected trajectory. While the impact is unintentional, it highlights concerns about space junk disposal.…

France 24

School-bus-sized chunk of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the Moon

A school-bus-sized piece of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have smashed into the Moon on Wednesday, an unintentional collision that poses no danger to Earth but will leave behind a lunar crater. The impact is unlikely to be confirmed for several hours.

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX rocket thought to have crashed into the moon in unintentional collision

Four-tonne piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket believed to have hit lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400mph

Evening Standard

Space station astronaut recounts moment crew put on evacuation alert

Chris Williams says the main concern was for the two Russian cosmonauts undertaking the repair work on the orbiting outpost.

TechRadar

SpaceX rocket set to crash into the moon at seven times the speed of sound — but the 5,400 mph impact is entirely expected, and might even prove useful for NASA

A dead SpaceX upper stage is set to hit the Moon at 5,400 mph. Nobody planned it; everybody saw it coming, and two orbiters will be watching.

Space

When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching

Meet the citizen scientist initiative bringing you closer to totality.

Space

'A very busy mission': SpaceX on track to launch 4 astronauts to the ISS on Sept. 12

NASA and SpaceX officials, together with the four members of Crew-13, spoke to the media on Aug. 3, providing an update on their preparations for launch.

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