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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth
NASA astronaut Chris Williams is all smiles in this July 26, 2026, photo taken shortly after he landed with Expedition 74 Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, and Sergei Mikaev in Kazakhstan. This was Williams’ first mission. Williams spent eight months aboard the International Space Station, where he supported a wide range of scientific investigations and technology demonstrations. He […]
NASA’s Swift Sees ‘Wandering’ Mega Black Hole Shredding Star
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory captured an “orphan” black hole lighting up as it devoured a star on the outskirts of a faraway galaxy. These phenomena are rare to begin with, and none had ever before been seen so far outside of a galaxy’s core. “We were looking for these star-shredding events as a way […]
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NASA to Cover Three US Spacewalks, Host Preview News Conference
NASA will provide coverage as astronauts venture outside the International Space Station during three spacewalks in August to continue upgrading solar arrays, replace a communications antenna, and connect power and data cables in support of space station operations. Experts will preview the upcoming spacewalks during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Thursday, July 30, […]
NASA’s Hubble Shows Star Formation in Andromeda Galaxy Winding Down
NASA’s Hubble finds that star formation in the Andromeda galaxy has undergone a 500-million-year decline.
Intel debuts new chip for space computing
Starfire is designed to support onboard data processing and AI workloads. The post Intel debuts new chip for space computing appeared first on SpaceNews.
Orbes unveils Exo-ORB and agreement with Symphony Space
SAN FRANCISCO – Southern California startup Orbes announced an agreement July 27 to send Exo-ORB, a free-flying satellite, to gather imagery of an uncrewed Symphony Space station. Exo-ORB, which is […] The post Orbes unveils Exo-ORB and agreement with Symphony Space appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpaceNews Welcomes Max Aliprandi as Business Development Associate
SpaceNews today announced that Max Aliprandi has joined the company as Business Development Associate, strengthening the company’s sales, business development and product teams as SpaceNews continues to expand its audience, […] The post SpaceNews Welcomes Max Aliprandi as Business Development Associate appeared first on SpaceNews.
Amazon files application for direct-to-device satellite constellation
Amazon has filed plans with the Federal Communications Commission for a constellation of more than 5,100 satellites that would provide direct-to-device (D2D) services using Globalstar spectrum. The post Amazon files application for direct-to-device satellite constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Blue Origin to test New Glenn upper stages at Stennis
Blue Origin will use NASA’s Stennis Space Center to test New Glenn upper stages as it rebuilds its Cape Canaveral launch complex. The post Blue Origin to test New Glenn upper stages at Stennis appeared first on SpaceNews.
Rocket Lab to open Alaska launch site under $266 million Space Force deal
New Kodiak facility will support up to 18 suborbital missions for military testing The post Rocket Lab to open Alaska launch site under $266 million Space Force deal appeared first on SpaceNews.
AI in orbit is a double-edged sword. Here’s how to keep it from cutting space cooperation apart
When we talk about stopping an arms race in space, people usually say that we need treaties that every state must follow or agreements that states can choose to follow. […] The post AI in orbit is a double-edged sword. Here’s how to keep it from cutting space cooperation apart appeared first on SpaceNews.
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