Space.com
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- Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?
on 9th June 2026 at 6:00 pmAbove a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?
- NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronaut crew
by jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) on 9th June 2026 at 5:03 pmNASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.
- Don't miss the moon and Saturn put on a spectacular show before sunrise June 10
on 9th June 2026 at 5:00 pmSet your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.
- 'This is actually taking a page out of the Communist Party playbook': New White House proposal could deny scientists funding based on their political opinions
by chelseagohd@gmail.com (Chelsea Gohd) on 9th June 2026 at 3:00 pm"It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."
- Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026
by chelseagohd@gmail.com (Chelsea Gohd) on 9th June 2026 at 2:00 pmNASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
NASA.com
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- La NASA avanza hacia la misión Artemis III en 2027 y anuncia a su tripulación
by María José Viñas on 9th June 2026 at 4:19 pmRead this release in English here. La NASA dio el martes otro paso hacia una de las misiones tripuladas más complejas de la historia reciente al ofrecer nuevos detalles sobre Artemis III y anunciar a los cuatro miembros principales de la tripulación y a un suplente para este vuelo de prueba. En 2027, la misión
- NASA Marches Toward Artemis III Mission in 2027, Names Crew Members
by Elizabeth Shaw on 9th June 2026 at 4:12 pmTaking another step toward one of the most complex human spaceflight missions in recent history, NASA on Tuesday provided new Artemis III details and announced the four prime crew members and a backup for the test flight. The mission will undertake a series of challenging tests in Earth orbit in 2027, essential for Artemis IV, the
- June 2026 Satellite Puzzler
on 9th June 2026 at 3:51 pmYour challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.
Image of the Day
- Supersonic!
on 8th June 2026 at 3:42 pmNASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first supersonic flight Friday, June 5, 2026, marking the first time the aircraft exceeded the speed of sound in support of NASA’s Quesst mission. The milestone represents a major step in flight testing as the aircraft expands into the supersonic portion of its flight envelope.
Space Station News
- San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic
on 9th June 2026 at 4:00 amUrban development, green spaces, and maritime activity converge in this Northern California city.
- How NASA Science and Artemis Are Shaping the 2026 FIFA World Cup
by Sumer Loggins on 8th June 2026 at 7:36 pmAs the FIFA World Cup approaches, NASA is bringing space science and engineering to soccer fans worldwide. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, NASA will host an exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston where visitors can learn how research aboard the International Space Station benefits life on Earth and experience missions in low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond through the Artemis program. On June 11, as the FIFA World Cup begins, NASA’s exhibit
- Look Up!
by HQ Web Team on 2nd June 2026 at 4:06 pmAstronauts Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) and Jack Hathaway of NASA, both Expedition 74 flight engineers, look out a window in the cupola, monitoring the automated approach and docking of the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station on May 17, 2026. The orbital outpost was soaring 259 miles above the
Astronomy Now
Below are some stories from Astronomy News from the Astronomy Now website
- Amazon's Satellites Are Impacting Astronomy
by Anthony Mallama on 9th June 2026 at 12:53 pmThe satellites being launched by Amazon are brighter than IAU-recommended limits — which means they'll interfere with astronomy. The post Amazon's Satellites Are Impacting Astronomy appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Gravitational-Wave Detections Surge with Latest Releaseby Colin Stuart on 8th June 2026 at 4:57 pm
Astronomers have released the newest list of gravitational-wave detections, almost doubling the number of known signals from colliding black holes. The post Gravitational-Wave Detections Surge with Latest Release appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Night Sky News from Astronomy Now
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 5 – 14by Alan MacRobert on 5th June 2026 at 9:04 am
Bright Venus and Jupiter pass through conjunction in twilight this week, while Mercury, Pollux, and Castor watch them from nearby. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, June 5 – 14 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Chance of Aurora Extends to Friday Night, June 5thby Bob King on 5th June 2026 at 12:45 am
A geomagnetic storm expected June 4th arrived late. But there's still at chance of seeing auroras Friday night, June 5th. The post Chance of Aurora Extends to Friday Night, June 5th appeared first on Sky & Telescope.