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NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew for 2027 Orbital Test Mission

NASA announced the four astronauts who will fly Artemis III in 2027, a mission restructured from a lunar landing to an Earth-orbit test of SpaceX and Blue Origin landing systems. The crew includes record-holder Frank Rubio, who spent 371 days in space, and ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano.

Manaal Khan·10 Jun 2026

Science & Space·4 min

NASA Astronaut Captures Snake-Like Auroras During ISS Emergency

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed stunning auroras from a SpaceX Dragon capsule while sheltering during an air leak repair on the International Space Station. The images show rare snake-like patterns in the southern lights, captured under extraordinary circumstances on June 6, 2026.

Huma Shazia·9 Jun 2026

Science & Space·4 min

Astronaut Sophie Adenot Photographs Mount Vesuvius from ISS

French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot captured a striking image of Mount Vesuvius from the International Space Station during orbit 1598 of her mission. The photograph shows the volcano's distinctive crater and the sprawling city of Naples surrounding it, offering a rare orbital perspective on one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes.

Manaal Khan·8 Jun 2026

Science & Space·5 min

Arietid Meteor Shower Peaks June 10: How to See and Hear It

The Arietids are the strongest daytime meteor shower of the year, peaking around June 10, 2026. Unlike typical showers viewed at midnight, these meteors require a pre-dawn alarm clock or a simple FM radio setup to detect.

Huma Shazia·8 Jun 2026

Science & Space·6 min

10 Spanish Beaches to Watch the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

The August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse will cross Spain just before sunset, creating a rare 'sunset eclipse' over the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. But not every beach will work. The low sun angle means you need specific sightlines to the west-northwest, and many popular resorts face the wrong direction.

Huma Shazia·7 Jun 2026

Science & Space·4 min

MIT Sweeps NASA RASC-AL 2026 With Lunar Power System

Massachusetts Institute of Technology took first and second place at NASA's 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts competition. The winning project, a lunar power system called ECLIPSE, addresses critical infrastructure needs for the Artemis program.

Manaal Khan·6 Jun 2026

Science & Space·6 min

Spain's 2026 Total Solar Eclipse: 5 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your View

On August 12, 2026, Spain will host the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999. But because the sun will hang just 2-12 degrees above the western horizon during totality, many viewers risk missing the spectacle entirely. Here's what experienced eclipse chasers know that casual visitors don't.

Huma Shazia·3 Jun 2026

Science & Space·6 min

10 Spain Beaches for the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

Spain's first total solar eclipse in 121 years arrives on August 12, 2026. The catch: the sun will be just 2 to 4 degrees above the horizon at totality, making location choice critical. Here are ten spots where you can actually see it.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Science & Space·4 min

600 Students Test Moon Rovers at NASA's 2026 HERC Challenge

NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge brought together 44 teams from around the world to design, build, and test human-powered and remote-controlled rovers. The 32nd annual competition gave students from middle school through college a realistic preview of lunar surface engineering.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Science & Space·6 min

SpaceX IPO Could Hit $2 Trillion. Is It Still a Rocket Company?

SpaceX filed its SEC Form S-1 for what could become the largest IPO in history. But the prospectus reveals a company that now earns 60% of its revenue from Starlink and has merged with xAI. The question facing investors: what exactly are they buying?

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Science & Space·4 min

NASA June 2026 Skywatching: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Leads

June 2026 offers a packed celestial calendar starting with Venus and Jupiter appearing just 1.5 degrees apart on June 9. Mercury joins the planetary parade mid-month, and the Moon will pass directly in front of Venus on June 17 for viewers in the Americas.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Science & Space·4 min

Manhattanhenge Returns July 11: Where to Watch the Sun Set

Manhattanhenge, the twice-yearly solar event where the sunset aligns perfectly with Manhattan's street grid, returns next month. The best viewing dates are July 11 for a full sun and July 12 for a partial view.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Science & Space·5 min

3 Bright Planets Light Up June's Night Sky

Venus and Jupiter will appear less than two degrees apart on June 9, creating a rare close conjunction visible to the naked eye. Mercury joins the pair mid-month, forming a diagonal planetary lineup in the west-northwest sky. Saturn and Mars offer early morning viewing opportunities throughout June.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Science & Space·4 min

May 2026 Blue Moon: Photos of the Year's Smallest Full Moon

The May 31 Blue Moon coincided with a micromoon, making it the smallest and dimmest full moon of 2026. Photographers worldwide captured stunning images from Paris to San Francisco, while social media flooded with memes comparing professional shots to smartphone attempts.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Science & Space·4 min

Watch the Smallest Full Moon of 2026 Tonight via Free Livestream

Tonight's Blue Moon coincides with lunar apogee, making it the most distant and smallest full moon of 2026. The Virtual Telescope Project will broadcast the event live from Italy starting at 9:30 p.m. EDT.

Huma Shazia·30 May 2026

Science & Space·5 min

Europe Heat Wave Visible from Space: Sentinel-3 Captures 40°C

A severe heat wave is gripping Western Europe in late May, with temperatures reaching 40°C in Southern Europe and shattering national records in the UK and France. The European Space Agency's Sentinel-3 satellite has captured striking thermal imagery showing the unprecedented early-season heat spreading across the continent.

Manaal Khan·29 May 2026

Science & Space·4 min

JAXA Astronaut Captures Rare ISS Aurora Photo in Reverse Flight

Kimiya Yui photographed a stunning image from the International Space Station that shows the station's hardware, Earth's auroras, and deep space objects in a single frame. The shot was possible only because the ISS was flying in an unusual reversed orientation during his Crew-11 mission.

Huma Shazia·28 May 2026

Science & Space·5 min

How to Photograph the May 30 Blue Moon Moonrise

The second full moon of May arrives on May 30, creating a rare Blue Moon event. Here's how to plan the exact moment and location to catch its orange glow before it disappears into the night sky.

Manaal Khan·28 May 2026

Science & Space·4 min

ESO's Four-Laser Shot Captures the Milky Way's Black Hole

The European Southern Observatory released a striking image showing four laser beams converging on the center of our galaxy. The photo reveals how the Very Large Telescope creates artificial stars to see through Earth's atmosphere and study the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*.

Huma Shazia·27 May 2026

Science & Space·4 min

Jupiter, Venus and Mercury Align Tonight: How to Watch

Three planets will form a diagonal line in the western sky on May 27, creating a brief 'planetary bridge' between Gemini and Taurus. The alignment offers a naked-eye spectacle, though binoculars will reveal Jupiter's moons and Venus's phases.

Manaal Khan·27 May 2026

Science & Space·4 min

Lego Star Wars 2026 Sets Add Smart Bricks for Sound Effects

Lego's 2026 Star Wars lineup introduces Smart Brick technology, embedding sensors and audio synthesizers directly into sets. The Throne Room Duel and A-Wing sets play lightsaber clash sounds and the Imperial March without needing a phone or tablet.

Huma Shazia·27 May 2026

Science & Space·5 min

University of Virginia Wins NASA's 2026 Lunabotics Challenge

NASA's annual competition for student-built lunar construction robots crowned the University of Virginia as grand prize winner. The challenge tested autonomous systems that excavate simulated lunar soil and build protective berms, skills NASA needs for its planned permanent Moon base.

Manaal Khan·27 May 2026

Science & Space·4 min

Artemis 2 Booster Photo Captures Historic Moon Mission Moment

NASA released a stunning photograph showing the twin solid rocket boosters separating in perfect unison during the Artemis 2 launch on April 1, 2026. The image marks the first human deep-space voyage in 54 years. The boosters provided 75% of the thrust needed to escape Earth's gravity before falling into the Atlantic Ocean.

Manaal Khan·26 May 2026

Science & Space·5 min

DARPA's Satellite Repair Robot Heads to Space in 2026

After years of delays, DARPA's robotic spacecraft designed to refuel and repair satellites 22,000 miles above Earth is finally ready for launch. The mission could transform how we manage aging space infrastructure.

Huma Shazia·25 May 2026