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FCC Approves Startup’s Space Mirror Satellite to Illuminate Dark Areas on Earth

Reflect Orbital of Hawthorne, California, received regulatory approval to launch an experimental satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth's dark regions.

Jul 14, 2026, 11:31 PM The Hill

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Atmosphere Detected on Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140 b, Raising Hopes for Habitability

Astronomers have discovered an atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located 49 light-years away, with models suggesting it may be a water world within its star's habitable zone.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 6:15 PM

Short description : Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the Moon Full description : Astronaut Buzz Aldrin , Lunar Module pilot, walks on the surface of the Moon near the leg of the Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA). Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong , commander, took this photograph with a 70mm lunar surface camera. While astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin descended in the Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" to explore the Sea of Tranquility region of the Moon, astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) "Columbia" in lunar orbit. Variations : The upper black band is an addition to the original photo, carried out for "reasons of balance". See the original photo and the explanation of the edit at NASA's website . In the expanded version of the photo, it is possible to see a horizontal white line at the top left (viewer's right) of the helmet. This is the base of the antenna that was cut in the original frame of the photo.

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SpaceX Rocket Segment Believed to Have Crashed into the Moon, Creating Lunar Crater

A segment of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched in January 2026, is thought to have impacted the Moon at high speed, posing no danger to Earth but expected to leave a new crater.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 7:32 AM

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SpaceX Rocket Stage to Crash into Moon at High Speed

A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to impact the lunar surface early Wednesday, creating a dust plume visible from Earth.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 5, 2026, 1:15 AM

This image of Earth’s city lights was created with data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS). Originally designed to view clouds by moonlight, the OLS is also used to map the locations of permanent lights on the Earth’s surface. The brightest areas of the Earth are the most urbanized, but not necessarily the most populated. (Compare western Europe with China and India.) Cities tend to grow along coastlines and transportation networks. Even without the underlying map, the outlines of many continents would still be visible. The United States interstate highway system appears as a lattice connecting the brighter dots of city centers. In Russia, the Trans-Siberian railroad is a thin line stretching from Moscow through the center of Asia to Vladivostok. The Nile River, from the Aswan Dam to the Mediterranean Sea, is another bright thread through an otherwise dark region. Even more than 100 years after the invention of the electric light, some regions remain thinly populated and unlit. Antarctica is entirely dark. The interior jungles of Africa and South America are mostly dark, but lights are beginning to appear there. Deserts in Africa, Arabia, Australia, Mongolia, and the United States are poorly lit as well (except along the coast), along with the boreal forests of Canada and Russia, and the great mountains of the Himalaya.

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Climate Adaptation Reaches Its Limits, Warns Scientist

A climate scientist cautions that Earth is surpassing its capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 9:40 PM

Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN on July 14 2019; the Lynx won the game 75-62.

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Former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason Criticizes DiJonai Carrington's 'White Privilege' Post After Foul Incident

Boomer Esiason calls DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham a 'targeted attack' amid controversy over Carrington's social media post.

Fox News Latest | Aug 11, 2026, 4:41 PM

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Millions Across Europe to Witness First Total Solar Eclipse in 27 Years on August 11, 2026

The total solar eclipse will begin at 15:34 GMT, casting near-total darkness for about two minutes along a path crossing northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal.

Al Jazeera | Aug 11, 2026, 4:28 PM

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South Korea's Lunar Orbiter Captures Images After SpaceX Rocket Debris Hits Moon

A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, launched from Florida in January 2025, impacted the Moon on August 6, 2026, with South Korea’s lunar orbiter capturing images before and after the collision.

BBC World | Aug 7, 2026, 4:53 AM

The Sun photographed at 304 angstroms by the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA 304) of NASA 's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). This is a false-color image of the Sun observed in the extreme ultraviolet region of the spectrum.

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World’s Largest Solar Telescope Captures Unprecedented Detail of Sun’s Surface

Astronomers have obtained the highest-resolution images ever taken of the Sun’s surface, revealing intricate plasma currents and new physical processes.

ABC Australia News | Aug 5, 2026, 4:10 PM

The center of our Milky Way galaxy is hidden from the prying eyes of optical telescopes by clouds of obscuring dust and gas. But in this stunning vista, the Spitzer Space Telescope's infrared cameras penetrate much of the dust, revealing the stars of the crowded galactic center region. The upcoming James Webb Space Telescope will offer a much-improved infrared view, teasing out fainter stars and sharper details. The center of our galaxy is a crowded place: A black hole weighing 4 million times as much as our Sun is surrounded by millions of stars whipping around it at breakneck speeds. This extreme environment is bathed in intense ultraviolet light and X-ray radiation. Yet much of this activity is hidden from our view, obscured by vast swaths of interstellar dust. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is designed to view the universe in infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye, but is very important for looking at astronomical objects hidden by dust. After its launch, Webb will gather infrared light that has penetrated the dusty veil, revealing the galactic center in unprecedented detail.

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Chinese Observatory Detects Universe's Most Powerful Particle Accelerator

A China-led team captured the highest-energy light particle ever recorded, challenging previous limits on cosmic particle acceleration.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 5:23 AM

business

Taiwan Loosens Foreign Ownership Rules for Satellite Operators, Eyes Starlink Partnership

Taiwan relaxes regulations on foreign telecom satellites to enhance communication resilience amid tensions with China.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 5:35 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating On International Moon Day, the United Nations highlights the environmental challenges of renewed Moon missions and calls for early sustainability measures in space programs.

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UN Urges Sustainable Lunar Exploration Amid Rising Space Debris Concerns

On International Moon Day, the United Nations highlights the environmental challenges of renewed Moon missions and calls for early sustainability measures in space programs.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 2:44 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The United Nations highlights environmental concerns amid rising space activity and calls for early sustainability measures in lunar missions.

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UN Urges Sustainable Lunar Exploration on International Moon Day

The United Nations highlights environmental concerns amid rising space activity and calls for early sustainability measures in lunar missions.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 1:34 AM

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Former Ferrari Boss Warns Daily Commutes More Dangerous Than Motorsport

Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, highlights the global road death crisis and calls for urgent action at upcoming UN meeting.

UN News | Jul 19, 2026, 1:28 PM

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India Launches First Private Orbital Rocket Vikram-1, Marking a New Era in Space

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, advancing the nation's role in the global space economy.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 6:30 AM

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Greece Uses Heat-Seeking Satellites to Improve Wildfire Prediction and Response

New thermal imaging satellites and increased drone use aim to enhance Greece’s wildfire detection and firefighting capabilities amid worsening climate conditions.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 9:50 AM

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China Achieves First Controlled Recovery of Orbital-Class Rocket

The Long March 10B booster was successfully retrieved using a sea platform net, marking a milestone in China's reusable rocket development.

ABC Australia News | Jul 10, 2026, 9:48 AM

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