Superconductors as projectors

"Dirk Morr, a physics professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), has developed a quantum imaging strategy that uses superconductors as tiny projectors."https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/a-chicago-physicist-proposed-a-way-to-create-quantum-images-20-years-ago-after-two-decades-waiting-for-experimental-proof-superconductors-have-finally-produced-the-effect-he-predicted/articleshow/133625281.cms

How to Build a Better World

"If I could go back in time and tell my younger self something about life as a theoretical physicist, I might say: mind the gap between what’s exciting about physics and what the job actually is."

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2585251-thinking-about-the-edges-of-space-time-can-help-build-a-better-world/

Starship MegaRocket

"SpaceX just took another step toward the highly anticipated next test flight of its Starship megarocket."

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-test-fires-starship-super-heavy-booster-ahead-of-key-test-flight

Mars Rover

"One of NASA's intrepid Mars rovers has notched another impressive milestone during its exploration of the Red Planet."

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/mars-rovers/curiosity-climbs-to-new-heights-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-aug-28-2026

Nancy Grace Roman Telescope

 

"Less than five years after the revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST or Webb) debut, NASA is heading back to the launch pad to deploy another world-class space observatory—the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope."

https://www.popsci.com/science/nasa-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-compare-hubble-webb/

Nancy Grace Roman Telescope

 

"Less than five years after the revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST or Webb) debut, NASA is heading back to the launch pad to deploy another world-class space observatory—the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope."

https://www.popsci.com/science/nasa-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-compare-hubble-webb/

Falcon Heavy Rocket

"SpaceX's mighty Falcon Heavy rocket is due to roar into the skies once again, putting on a show for Florida spectators as it soars overhead."

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/08/27/spacex-falcon-heavy-florida-launch-nasa/91456868007/

Space Alloy

"The advance could eventually make the alloy, which is widely used in aerospace applications and may have uses in other industries, printable on more common commercial equipment."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260827010504.htm

Anil Meno and Sophie Adenot

"NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot concluded their spacewalk outside the International Space Station at 2:57 p.m. EDT. "

https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/08/25/nasa-esa-spacewalkers-finish-installing-high-speed-antenna/

Pushing the Boundaries of Space Travel

"As NASA strives to push the boundaries of space travel with the Artemis program and the agency’s upcoming deep-space science missions, increased system autonomy and resiliency have inevitably become key technology needs."

https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/science-enabling-technology/technology-highlights/integrating-model-based-systems-engineering-and-fault-management-to-enable-autonomous-space-missions/

Nancy Grace Roman Telescope

"The Nancy Grace Roman telescope is heading to space in a few days."

Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2243391/how-to-watch-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescopes-launch/

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

 

"The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA's next great observatory poised to lead humanity's next generation of astronomical discoveries."

https://www.space.com/news/live/nancy-grace-roman-telescope-live-updates-nasa-readies-roman-for-launch-august-24-2026

Moon Base

"NASA and its commercial partners are making progress on their way to a permanent human presence on the Moon."

https://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasa-highlights-next-gen-cargo-landers-paving-the-way-for-a-moon-base

Enormous Gas Cloud

"Astronomers have detected an enormous cloud of gas tens of millions of degrees hot surrounding one of the most extreme structures known in the early universe."

https://phys.org/news/2026-08-astronomers-hot-birth-galaxy-cluster.html

HawkEye 360

"The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded HawkEye 360 a new contract to provide commercial radio-frequency intelligence, moving the company from a multiyear evaluation program into operational support for U.S. intelligence and defense agencies."

https://spacenews.com/nro-to-expand-use-of-hawkeye-360s-satellite-intelligence/

Adrift Starship

"The Starship that’s been adrift in the Indian Ocean since a test flight from Texas last month has finally made it to safe harbor, but its odyssey back to Starbase isn’t over."

https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/spacex-starship-christmas-island-texas-22393511.php

Unraveling Ancient Star Clusters

 

"For billions of years, an ancient star cluster has been slowly unraveling, leaving behind a delicate ribbon of stars. And now it’s finally giving up its secrets."

https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/08-2/cosmic-breadcrumb-trail-reveals-hidden-dark-matter?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Starlink Satellites

"Scientists have used orbital information from roughly 1,200 Starlink satellites to reconstruct atmospheric density nearly 500 kilometers above Earth."

https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/08/starlink-satellites-atmospheric-sensors/

Pierre Jules César Janssen

"On Aug. 18, 1868, a French astronomer named Pierre Jules César Janssen discovered helium while observing a total solar eclipse in India."

https://www.space.com/astronomy/on-this-day-in-space-aug-18-1868-total-solar-eclipse-leads-to-discovery-of-helium

Sophie Adenot

"Sophie Adenot has become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tuesday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon."

https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260818-sophie-adenot-set-to-become-first-french-female-astronaut-to-venture-outside-iss

Aerobots

"Spherical "Aerobots" may one day swarm the caves of Titan — a moon of Saturn that NASA says is one of the most Earthlike in our solar system."

https://www.space.com/technology/nasa-funds-spherical-aerobots-that-could-explore-the-caves-of-saturns-moon-titan

MIT astronomers

"Astronomers at MIT and elsewhere have spotted an extremely bright red spot in the early universe."

https://news.mit.edu/2026/astronomers-discover-brand-new-type-astrophysical-object-black-hole-star-0812?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Space.com

"The head of U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) says having a “credible, acknowledged” means of damaging or even destroying enemy assets in space is vital to deterring opponents and surviving if a major fight in orbit does break out."

https://www.twz.com/space/new-anti-satellite-weapons-now-officially-a-top-u-s-priority

SpaceX update

"SpaceX isn't a launch company anymore."

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/spacex-could-make-usd500-billion-in-2027-elon-musk-says

SpaceX might compete with Mobile Carriers

"In another sign that SpaceX might eventually compete with traditional mobile carriers, the company plans on using satellites and its own ground network to develop Starlink Mobile."

https://www.pcmag.com/news/starlink-mobile-wont-just-be-satellites-but-a-ground-network-too?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

NASA'S space images are like a collage of colored cellophane

"Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA space telescopes."

https://science.nasa.gov/missions/chandra/nasa-telescopes-create-colorful-craft-from-nearby-nebula/

NASA new school year opportunities

"A new school year brings fresh opportunities to get involved with NASA."

https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/launch-into-a-new-school-year-with-nasa/

Vera C. Rubin Observatory

"At the heart of Chile’s Vera C. Rubin Observatory is the largest camera human beings have ever built."

https://nautil.us/new-observatory-captures-more-than-half-a-million-galaxies-in-a-single-image-1283526

Who Turns off the Lights?

"There is an uncomfortable practical question inside every permanent-looking human project: who turns off the lights?"

https://spacedaily.com/t-iss-deorbit-vehicle-point-nemo-2030/

Sky watching

"For more than three decades, one particular star has been watched more closely than almost any other star in the night sky."

https://spacedaily.com/a-a-giant-planet-was-hiding-in-plain-sight-in-one-of-astronomys-most-studied-star-systems/

Perseid-meteor-shower

 

"The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere."

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/09/perseid-meteor-shower

A Swarm of Tiny Robot Helicopter

"Picture it: A swarm of tiny robot helicopters descends through a reddish-brown sky, landing gracefully on the Martian surface. What are they wearing? Tiny capes."

https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/nasas-skyfall-mars-helicopters-will-wear-tiny-capes

GHOST spaceport

"Rocket Lab plans to start launching even more frequently and flexibly, thanks to a new portable spaceport system called "GHOST.""

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/launching-anywhere-anytime-and-without-compromise-rocket-lab-unveils-new-ghost-portable-spaceport-system

Space Companies New Twist

"From launchpads to low Earth orbit and beyond, space companies and their affiliates are deploying a familiar marketing tactic – with a new twist."

https://theconversation.com/starwashing-how-space-companies-use-the-greenwashing-playbook-while-engaging-in-environmentally-damaging-practices-285904

Solor Eclipse in Europe

"On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe in 27 years and the first anywhere in the world since 2024 will block out the sun for up to two minutes."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/08/11/august-2026-total-solar-eclipse/91241308007/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Perseid-meteor-shower

 

"The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most prolific and impressive meteor showers of the year, peaks tonight!"

https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteor-showers/perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-under-perfect-skies-tonight-heres-what-to-expect

GHOST

Albert Einstein’s Time Travel

"Last week I explained how Albert Einstein’s special theory of relativity makes time travel into the future possible—and how varied solutions to his general theory of relativity open the door to traveling into the past."

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wormholes-could-be-the-key-to-time-travel/

Another Batch of Starlink Satellites

"SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit today (Aug. 8) from California's scenic central coast."

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-falcon-9-launch-starlink-group-17-38-ocisly

SpaceX Satellite

"A South Korean satellite has captured images of the mark left on the moon when a SpaceX rocket crashed into it on Wednesday."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/spacex-moon-crash-scar-9.7298047?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

First Images of James Webb Telescope

"On July 12th, 2022, the first images acquired by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) were released to the public."https://www.universetoday.com/articles/astronomers-find-a-new-object-from-the-early-universe-using-webb-data

SpaceX 50th

"A predawn launch by SpaceX on the Space Coast marked the 50th from Florida in 2026."

https://www.nny360.com/top_stories/spacex-knocks-out-50th-launch-on-space-coast-this-year/article_f31395f9-1fbd-5482-be79-db64a90a9ffc.html

Landscape

"The Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is set for a second attempt at catching an orbital booster."

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/chinese-company-landspace-targets-aug-10-for-historic-rocket-launch-and-landing-attempt

Falcon 9

"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."

https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/commercial-space/nasa-will-attempt-to-observe-rocket-parts-lunar-impact/

Artemis III

"NASA is advancing toward Artemis III’s crewed demonstration mission with accelerated, measurable progress across all fronts, outpacing Artemis II integration timelines as teams ready the Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for next year’s mission in low Earth orbit."

https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/08/05/nasa-joins-artemis-iii-orion-modules-rocket-hardware-update/

Moon Base

"Before astronauts return to the Moon’s surface through NASA’s Artemis program, the hardware they depend on must first prove it can survive the unforgiving lunar environment."

https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/nasas-lunar-development-and-test-facility-prepares-artemis-hardware-for-moon/

Moon Base

"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."

https://www.nasa.gov/missions/moon-base/nasa-provides-updates-on-moon-base-cargo-landers-tech-demonstrations/

Vortices Discovered in the Sun

"Researchers from the U.S. National Science Foundation National Solar Observatory (NSF NSO), the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Germany, and the High Altitude Observatory (HAO) in the USA have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of solar physics."

https://www.mpg.de/26900660/tiny-vortices-discovered-on-the-sun-s-surface

50th Anniversary of one of the biggest robotic spaceflight

"July 20 marked the 50th anniversary of one of the biggest robotic spaceflight achievements in NASA’s history: the landing of the Viking 1 spacecraft on Mars."

https://spacenews.com/lessons-for-the-future-of-nasa-mars-exploration-from-a-1970s-mission/

50th Anniversary of one of the biggest robotic spaceflight

"July 20 marked the 50th anniversary of one of the biggest robotic spaceflight achievements in NASA’s history: the landing of the Viking 1 spacecraft on Mars."

https://spacenews.com/lessons-for-the-future-of-nasa-mars-exploration-from-a-1970s-mission/

Liquid Water on Mars

"Rover data from more than 20 years ago has revealed clues to the existence of liquid water on ancient Mars."

https://www.universetoday.com/articles/scientist-constructs-big-picture-of-mars-water-from-rover-data

Einstein Crater

"Crater Einstein is a large feature near the Moon’s western limb, but can only be seen from Earth during favourable conditions."

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/crater-einstein?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

SpaceX

"SpaceX will attempt to make history Thursday night by reusing a rocket booster."

https://www.usatoday.com/pages/interactives/spacex-launch-graphic/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Space Exploration

"Space exploration enthusiasts have been tracking the unprecedented journey of SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype, which wound up floating in the Indian Ocean after the company’s latest test flight."

https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/03/science/spacex-starship-indian-ocean-recovery-satellite-images

Falcon 9

"A discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket likely slammed into the Moon early Wednesday (August 5), ending an 18-month journey through space after it was left drifting following a lunar mission."

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/spacex-falcon-9-second-stage-rocket-hits-the-moon-after-drifting-in-space-since-2025-nasa-tracking-impact-11785938562662.html

Phoenix Mars Lander

"On Aug. 4, 2007, NASA launched its Phoenix Mars Lander on a mission to touch down on Mars."

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/on-this-day-in-space-august-4-2026

Space Helicopter

"Flying a helicopter on Earth is a remarkable engineering achievement."

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/the-tiny-helicopter-nasa-built-to-survive-30-days-on-mars-ended-up-flying-for-nearly-three-years/articleshow/132824815.cms

Starlinks Russian rival

"A Russian satellite network built to rival Starlink has quietly reached a threshold Ukrainian defense officials have been dreading, providing at least two reliable windows of connectivity over Ukrainian territory every single day, each lasting more than an hour, Militarnyi reported, citing satellite communications expert Volodymyr Stepanets."

https://defence-blog.com/russias-starlink-rival-gains-steady-coverage-over-ukraine/

Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory

"NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory captured an “orphan” black hole lighting up as it devoured a star on the outskirts of a faraway galaxy."

https://science.nasa.gov/missions/swift/nasas-swift-sees-wandering-mega-black-hole-shredding-star/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nn202630