Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Over 1,400 students gathered in Hawaii to learn about astronomy as part of the annual Journey Through the Universe program. (Image credit: NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Pollard) Students gathered under the stars in Hawaii recently to explore the awesome nature of the night sky together. What is it? From Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, more than 1,400 students on the Big Island of Hawaii gathered for the Journey Through the Universe event…
Read MoreDrone warfare in space: Swarms of autonomous, laser-shooting cubesats could defend Western satellites in orbit
Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In May 2026, four Russian military satellites came close to ICEYE-X36, a private synthetic aperture radar satellite widely believed to be providing battlefield intelligence for Ukraine, in an apparently aggressive and risky “grey zone” maneuver that spooked many in the space industry. Close enough to jam or interfere with the satellite’s signal, blind it with a laser, fire a metal dart at it or, simply, force it to maneuver…
Read MoreDon’t miss out on ‘Dark Matter’ — this early Black Friday NordVPN deal has up to $386 off, meaning you can stream the latest sci-fi series from anywhere
Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With countless VPN options on the market, finding the best vpn service that reliably nails speed, streaming support, and bulletproof security can be the proverbial minefield. NordVPN is one of our top choices for a VPN service, and right now, they have early Black Friday deals on 2-year plans, which also offer a bonus three months free when you sign up. Save up to 78% with an early Black…
Read MoreAPOD: 2026 November 4 – The Not-So-Hidden Galaxy, IC 342
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 4 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. The Not-So-Hidden Galaxy, IC 342 Explanation: “I see” IC 342, the Hidden Galaxy! Today’s image peers through the plane of the Milky Way, through all its gas, dust and stars, to unveil this spiral galaxy. IC 342…
Read MoreBefore the Dawn in America’s Heartland
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Before the Dawn in America’s… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search October 18, 2026 The predawn hours brought clear skies over much of the eastern United States on October…
Read MoreAstronaut and Earth
CSA CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk is pictured during the Oct. 29, 2026, spacewalk. The International Space Station was soaring 267 miles above the South Atlantic Ocean at the time of this photograph. Kutryk and NASA astronaut Anil Menon installed a new roll-out solar array on the space station and performed some get-ahead work for their next spacewalk, which will take place on Nov. 5, 2026. The pair will install the eighth and final roll-out solar array; together, the eight arrays will increase the station’s available power by…
Read MoreNASA Astronaut, STEM Creator Connect with Students for STEM Day
NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Anil Menon is photographed on July 17, 2026, servicing a spacesuit and its components inside the International Space Station’s Quest airlock. Credit: NASA/Jessica Meir Students across the country will have the opportunity to connect directly with the International Space Station during a live, interactive in-flight call with NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Mark Rober STEM content creator and founder of ClassCrunchLabs Foundation. The event, hosted by NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, celebrates National STEM Day by bringing real‑world science, engineering, and exploration into…
Read MoreDo we know how many Starship launches SpaceX will need to get NASA astronauts to the moon? No. Will its refuelling plan be simple? Also no.
Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter NASA’s Artemis IV moon mission will be a complicated affair — especially if SpaceX’s Starship ends up being the lunar lander. For all of the changing components of the Artemis program over the past several years, one of its most persistent may be the question of how many refueling flights Starship will need to land astronauts on the moon. By summer 2021, it was common knowledge that Starship would…
Read MoreAPOD: 2026 November 3 – Comet PanSTARRs and Rainbow Meteor
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 3 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Comet PanSTARRs and Rainbow Meteor Explanation: Did this meteor come from that comet? Probably not. Although many meteors do originate from comets, there are thousands of comets that have visited the inner Solar System recently, and matching meteors to them can be tricky. And to be clear,…
Read MoreThe Pacific’s Busy Storm Season
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory The Pacific’s Busy Storm Season Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search Tropical cyclone activity in the Northwest Pacific Basin has been elevated since April 2026, when Sinlaku surged to…
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