NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact
Reported by NASA
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 craters. The impact poses no danger to Ear...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00 +0000
NASA’s PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test
Reported by NASA
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 concept test. The results, presented Tuesday...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:02 +0000
Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026
Reported by NASA
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 entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:08 +0000
See the Perseid Meteors on a New Moon Year
Reported by Universe Today
You couldn’t 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 draw on any year, 2026 is special, a...
- By: David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson)
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:38 +0000
August 2026 Satellite Puzzler
Reported by NASA
Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting....
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:31 +0000
NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations
Reported by NASA
NASA is making progress in building the Moon Base, which will become a resilient outpost near the Moon’s South Pole for science, technology, and eventual human operations. To advance lunar surface infrastructure development, commercial partners such as B...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:14 +0000