Space.com
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- Arriving safely on Venus and Titan: Different atmospheres affect heat shields differently, study shows
on 24th March 2026 at 1:00 pmHeat shields keep incoming spacecraft from burning up in planetary atmospheres. Now we're learning that different atmospheres have different effects.
- The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals for 2026: Sizeable savings on drones, Lego, streaming, star projectors and much more
on 24th March 2026 at 12:55 pmAmazon's Big Spring Sale is your chance to save big on space-and-sci-fi tech and entertainment from the best star projectors, drones, Lego, streaming and more.
- Get one last look at the Pleiades before it disappears from the spring sky
on 24th March 2026 at 12:00 pmHere's how to spot the Pleiades before they become lost in the glow of the setting sun.
- Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers
on 24th March 2026 at 10:50 amDo you want to get a better look at the universe around you? I've spotted these early deals on our best binoculars, cameras and telescopes, so you don't have to blow your budget for mind-blowing views.
- NASA announcing update to Artemis moon plans today: Watch it live
by mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) on 24th March 2026 at 10:00 amNASA will hold a series of events today (March 24) that update us on the agency's plans for the moon and more, and you can watch them live.
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- NASA Unveils Initiatives to Achieve America’s National Space Policy
by Lauren E. Low on 24th March 2026 at 1:01 pmAs part of its “Ignition” event on Tuesday, NASA announced a series of transformative agencywide initiatives designed to achieve President Donald J. Trump’s National Space Policy and advance American leadership in space. These actions reflect the urgency of the moment, but also the tremendous opportunity ahead for world-changing science and discovery. “NASA is committed to
- Smiles and Spacesuits
by Monika Luabeya on 20th March 2026 at 6:27 pmNASA astronaut Chris Williams smiles at the camera during a spacesuit fit verification on Jan. 2, 2026, inside the International Space Station’s Quest airlock. This procedure confirms that the spacesuit is airtight and properly configured, assesses comfort and mobility, and helps prevent potential safety risks. Williams and fellow NASA astronaut Jessica Meir completed an approximately
- NASA to Cover Progress 94 Spacecraft Launch, Space Station Docking
by Tiernan P. Doyle on 19th March 2026 at 2:15 pmNASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 94 resupply spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 7:59 a.m. EDT (4:59 p.m. Baikonur time) Sunday, March 22, on
Astronomy Now
Below are some stories from Astronomy News from the Astronomy Now website
- NASA Has Cracked the Mystery of Asteroid Bennu’s Boulders
by Ramona White on 23rd March 2026 at 7:51 pmA new analysis of samples from the asteroid Bennu has solved a long-standing mystery: Cracks in the boulders strewn across its surface masquerade as sand. The post NASA Has Cracked the Mystery of Asteroid Bennu’s Boulders appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Rubin Observatory Detects Record-Breaking Asteroidsby Emily Lakdawalla on 20th March 2026 at 12:00 pm
The Rubin Observatory has detected thousands of new asteroids, including several that spin a lot faster than expected for typical rubble piles. The post Rubin Observatory Detects Record-Breaking Asteroids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Night Sky News from Astronomy Now
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 20 – 29by Alan MacRobert on 20th March 2026 at 9:04 am
The waxing Moon grows along the horns of Taurus, then passes first quarter as it bunches up with Jupiter and the heads of the Gemini twins. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 20 – 29 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Latest News on the Kreutz Sungrazing Comet C/2026 A1 MAPSby Bob King on 18th March 2026 at 3:43 pm
As the comet prepares for its perilous perihelion passage, we look at what to expect. The post Latest News on the Kreutz Sungrazing Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS appeared first on Sky & Telescope.