Space News
A New Compact Instrument Enables High-Fidelity Measurements of Energetic Particles on CubeSats
NASA Breaking news - 21 Jul 2026 13:00
A team of NASA-sponsored scientists and engineers has developed a novel approach to observing high-energy particles in the near-Earth space environment, incorporating miniaturized sensors into a compact, multi-view parti...
A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact
SPACE.com - 21 Jul 2026 12:00
While getting ready for a camping trip, an amateur astronomer spotted a possible crater. It appears to be a match, pending microscopic results.
Agile Space Industries Appoints new CTO and Board member.
Space News - 21 Jul 2026 11:00
Durango, Co - July 21, 2026 - Agile Space Industries today announced the appointment of Jake Mills as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Mark Pasquale as an independent member of [] The post Agile Space Industries Appoin...
Galaxy cluster's magnetic field reconstructed for 1st time with record-breaking astronomy map
SPACE.com - 21 Jul 2026 10:00
"We believe that the mechanism that 'turns on' these gigantic radio emissions is linked to the formation process of galaxy clusters."
IHI explores Kuva hyperspectral satellites for Japans multi-sensor constellation
Space News - 21 Jul 2026 07:00
Japans IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its planned 100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation. The post IHI explores Kuva hype...
Astronomers catch a recurring black hole eruption in real time
Phys.org - 21 Jul 2026 06:00
For the third time in 35 years, the black hole at the center of the galaxy IC 3599 has erupted, and this time, astronomers were watching it closely. IC 3599, a galaxy roughly 280 million light-years away, has flared this...
Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming technology
Space News - 21 Jul 2026 04:01
Italian startup ORiS has raised 5 million euros ($5.7 million) to help it develop wireless power-beaming technology for satellites using lasers. The post Italian startup ORiS raises funding for laser power-beaming techno...
Why Maines Sandy Shorelines Turn Jagged
NASA Breaking news - 21 Jul 2026 04:00
Differences in the underlying bedrock and how rivers distribute sediment make the coastlines west of Portland look unlike those northeast of the city.