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NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts reached $5.9 billion, audit finds
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 13:00
A memo issued by NASA Office of Inspector General highlights huge cost increases and extended timelines for Artemis program hardware that has since been canceled.
Starlink veterans launch startup to broaden megaconstellation ownership
Space News - 26 Jun 2026 12:00
Former SpaceX engineers who helped build and scale Starlink have launched a startup aiming to deliver megaconstellations for governments and companies seeking more control over space-based infrastructure. The post Starli...
NASA is paying $30 million for a 1st-of-its-kind rescue mission to the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. Is it worth it?
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 12:00
NASA's daring Swift Boost mission launches June 27 to save the nearly 22-year-old Swift observatory , which is being dragged out of space by Earth's atmosphere.
Earth from Space: Desert cropland
ESA - 26 Jun 2026 10:00
Image: These Copernicus Sentinel-2 images show agricultural development in the desert of southern Egypt, close to the border with Sudan.
Rocket Lab launches 10th Synspective satellite
Space News - 26 Jun 2026 22:17
Rocket Lab launched a radar-imaging satellite for Japanese company Synspective on June 26, a flight delayed by a responsive space mission. The post Rocket Lab launches 10th Synspective satellite appeared first on SpaceNe...
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of Launch
Universe Today - 26 Jun 2026 21:05
NASAs Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrived June 21st, at the agencys Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the start of final prelaunch preparations before liftoff later this summer.
Black hole's 'point of no escape' studied with the loudest gravitational waves ever heard
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 21:00
The loudest crash of gravitational waves ever heard provides an intriguing way of studying event horizons, the boundaries at which nothing can escape the grip of these cosmic titans.
Spain-backed fund joins FOSSAs sovereign satellite communications push
Space News - 26 Jun 2026 20:59
Spanish startup FOSSA Systems has raised about $10.5 million to expand its connectivity constellation in a funding round that included a technology investment vehicle backed by Spains government. The post Spain-backed fu...
'Exodus: The Helium Sea' author Peter F. Hamilton talks universe crafting and finishing the story in this second prequel novel for sci-fi RPG 'Exodus' (exclusive)
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 20:00
"You can literally have sailing ships in space."
Uranus, Neptune may be magma worlds, not ice giants
Phys.org - 26 Jun 2026 19:20
Uranus and Neptune remain two of the most mysterious objects in the solar system, primarily because they have been visited only by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1986 and 1989, respectively. Their "ice giant"...
Powerful Solar Storms Can Change Precipitation for Parts of North America
Universe Today - 26 Jun 2026 19:01
For decades, scientists have searched for a clear link between the Suns explosive storms and the weather that occurs on Earth. A breakthrough study from the University of New Hampshire reveals that in the hours and days ...
SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video)
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 19:00
About a month has passed since the first launch of SpaceX's "Version 3" Starship rocket, and the spaceflight company has already begun testing on its next such vehicle.
NASA Tests New Refuel Device for Future In-Space Refueling Missions
NASA Breaking news - 26 Jun 2026 18:44
For NASAs next generation of deep space exploration missions, spacecraft may need to refuel in Earth orbit before pushing farther into the solar system. Similar to how a gas pump needs a nozzle to fit your fuel tank, fut...
Only a few hours left! This expert-approved, beginner-friendly drone is $60 off for Prime Day
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 17:45
Drone expert James Abbott thinks this DJI Neo is perfect for beginners. $139 for this drone idea for newcomers is a steal.
Partners, NASA Ready for June Launch of Swift Boost Mission
NASA Breaking news - 26 Jun 2026 17:16
A mission to raise the orbit of NASAs Swift observatory is poised for launch June 30.
Moore's law tells us that the price of technology should go down over time, so why is stargazing gear getting more expensive?
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 17:05
With the prices of the newest smart telescope and image-stabilized binocular models running into the thousands, older models should be cheaper, but we are seeing a range of different factors at play affecting prices from...
From Lab to Orbit | Turning Space Science into Reality | ESA Explores #21
ESA - 26 Jun 2026 17:00
Video: 00:18:53 Go behind the scenes at ESAs European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, and discover how space experiments are prepared long before they reach orbit. Meet the ECOS team, as Deputy Manager Salvi Verma ...
Mars Express Captures Dozens of Dust Devils in Mars Valley
Universe Today - 26 Jun 2026 16:50
The European Space Agencys Mars Express has captured part of Marss Mamers Valles: a fascinating valley system speckled with brief, tornado-like whirlwinds known as dust devils.
Beam me up to 4K: Your ultimate sci-fi collection for less than $25 on Prime Day
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 16:23
Amazon is practically giving the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus away for Prime Day. Grab one while it's at half price, or upgrade for just $10 more. Last chance today!
Pegasus launch to deploy LINK for monthslong orbit boost of aging Swift
Phys.org - 26 Jun 2026 16:00
A mission to raise the orbit of NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is poised for launch no earlier than Tuesday, June 30, at 6:23 a.m. EDT (10:23 p.m. UTC+12), from Kwajalein Atoll, part of the Republic of the Mar...
Watch out for the giant scorpion hiding in the summer sky
SPACE.com - 26 Jun 2026 16:00
Scorpius is one of the few constellations that actually resembles its namesake - and this summer is the perfect time to find it.
Hubble spies ancient 'Chandelier Cluster' forming stars in two bursts
Phys.org - 26 Jun 2026 15:40
The subject of today's NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is an ancient inhabitant of our galaxy. This sparkling scene features a globular cluster: a collection of tens of thousands to millions of stars, all tight...