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Ames Science Stars of the Month - August 2026
NASA Breaking news - 4 Aug 2026 17:08
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneur...
Future of Crew Dragon weighs on commercial spaceflight industry
Space News - 4 Aug 2026 12:14
While SpaceX says there is a significant amount of life left in its Crew Dragon fleet, the company has hedged on how long it will continue flying the spacecraft. The post Future of Crew Dragon weighs on commercial spacef...
NASA, SpaceX studying how to prevent future upper stage lunar collisions
Space News - 4 Aug 2026 02:03
With a Falcon 9 upper stage set to hit the moon this week, SpaceX says it is working with NASA on ways to prevent similar collisions in the future. The post NASA, SpaceX studying how to prevent future upper stage lunar c...
SpaceX to begin Starship orbital flights
Space News - 4 Aug 2026 22:51
SpaceX plans to start deploying upgraded Starlink satellites into orbit on the next flight of its Starship vehicle, scheduled for as soon as the end of the month. The post SpaceX to begin Starship orbital flights appeare...
Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking
Space News - 4 Aug 2026 22:47
The companies, along with a third unidentified vendor, won $615 million in contracts for the AMTI satellite program The post Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking appeared first on SpaceN...
Telesat lands $1.63 billion Canadian defense contract
Space News - 4 Aug 2026 22:00
Arctic communications award will fund an expansion of Telesats Lightspeed, taking the planned LEO network to 225 spacecraft The post Telesat lands $1.63 billion Canadian defense contract appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpaceX launches 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites on Falcon 9 rocket (video)
SPACE.com - 4 Aug 2026 22:00
SpaceX launched three of AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5).
Watch SpaceX launch 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Aug. 5
SPACE.com - 4 Aug 2026 22:00
SpaceX plans to launch three of AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), and you can watch the action live.
SpaceX launches 3 giant BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites on Falcon 9 rocket
SPACE.com - 4 Aug 2026 22:00
SpaceX launched three of AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites early on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5).
NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Parts Lunar Impact
NASA Breaking news - 4 Aug 2026 20:00
Using ground-based telescopes and space-based assets, NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission expected to impact the Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, near the Einstein and Bell crater...
NASAs PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test
NASA Breaking news - 4 Aug 2026 18:02
Using continuous imagery from NASAs PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, scientists predicted the near-Earth arrival of a solar eruption to within 30 minutes in an initial proof of concept tes...
When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching
SPACE.com - 4 Aug 2026 18:00
Meet the citizen scientist initiative bringing you closer to totality.
August full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Sturgeon Moon
SPACE.com - 4 Aug 2026 17:48
Your guide to August's full Sturgeon Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.
NASA's PUNCH sharpens solar storm forecasting in first test
Phys.org - 4 Aug 2026 17:10
Using continuous imagery from NASA's PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, scientists predicted the near-Earth arrival of a solar eruption to within 30 minutes in an initial proof-of-concep...
'A very busy mission': SpaceX on track to launch 4 astronauts to the ISS on Sept. 12
SPACE.com - 4 Aug 2026 17:00
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.
See the Perseid Meteors on a New Moon Year
Universe Today - 4 Aug 2026 16:38
You couldnt ask for a better year for one of the top annual meteor showers. If skies are clear be sure to watch for one of the top skywatching draws of 2026: the August Perseid meteor shower. While the Perseids are a dra...
August 2026 Satellite Puzzler
NASA Breaking news - 4 Aug 2026 16:31
Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.
NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations
NASA Breaking news - 4 Aug 2026 16:14
NASA is making progress in building the Moon Base, which will become a resilient outpost near the Moons South Pole for science, technology, and eventual human operations. To advance lunar surface infrastructure developme...
A 9,000-pound SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon tonight. Will you be able to see it?
SPACE.com - 4 Aug 2026 15:58
While the impact itself probably won't be visible from Earth, observers may have a chance to spot a plume of debris rising above the lunar surface.
Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install
NASA Breaking news - 4 Aug 2026 15:50
Technicians installed a commemorative plaque, seen in this July 28, 2026, photo, on NASAs Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The plaque honors the legacy of Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASAs first chief astronomer and one of ...
Rubicon ASCENT thruster moves from hot-fire testing to production
Space News - 4 Aug 2026 15:48
SAN FRANCISCO - Rubicon Space Systems completed hot-fire testing of its Velox 5-newton ASCENT monopropellant thruster, paving the way for on-orbit operations in 2027. The program demonstrated performance beyond our [] Th...
Mapping the upper atmosphere with public Starlink satellite data
Phys.org - 4 Aug 2026 15:10
The space around Earth is becoming increasingly crowded, with thousands of satellites and pieces of debris now sharing low Earth orbit. Even above this region-at altitudes of several hundred kilometers-the extremely thin...