A SpaceX rocket will hit the moon tonight!
Reported by Space | EarthSky
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will hit the moon tonight, August 5, 2026. Who will see it? And what might they see? Find the answers here.
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- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:45 +0000
Venus rings found high above the planet’s thick clouds
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New analysis of images taken in 2010 reveals giant Venus rings high in the planet's atmosphere, hidden from normal view.
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- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:30 +0000
9 mind-blowing space facts that will shock you
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Read 9 mind-blowing space facts about Earth, the sun, our galaxy and universe that will surprise and delight you. You'll be a hit at your next dinner party!
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- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00 +0000
APOD: August 4, 2026 – Curious Cometary Knots in the Helix Nebula
Reported by NASA
APOD Science APOD APOD: August 4, 2026 –… 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 univers...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:05 +0000
Smoke Streams Across Eastern Washington
Reported by NASA
Wildland fires in early August 2026 pushed air quality to unhealthy levels, destroyed hundreds of structures, and triggered mandatory evacuations in Spokane....
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:00 +0000
Interstellar Travel: the Birth of Fusion Drives
Reported by Universe Today
During the Space Age and Cold War, fusion-powered spacecraft systems were investigated as a possible means of reaching another star system within a human lifetime. Many of the proposed ideas are still on the table today, waiting for future advancements to ...
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:42 +0000