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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits near Otura, Spain
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 1 km southwest of Otura, Spain, on August 14, 2026, at 23:04:40 UTC, according to the U.S.
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Webb telescope captures detailed infrared images of the Lion Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope has produced new infrared images of NGC 2392, the planetary nebula informally called the Lion Nebula, revealing finer detail than was visible in earlier observations, the European Space Agency said on August…
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Near-total solar eclipse to cross UK and Ireland in August 2026
A solar eclipse covering between 90% and 96% of the sun will be visible across the UK and Ireland on the evening of August 12, 2026, the most extensive such event since 1999, astronomers say.
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes near Skwentna, Alaska
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook the area near Skwentna, Alaska on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 04:50:34 UTC, according to the U.S.
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ESA to broadcast total solar eclipse live from Spain on August 12, 2026
The European Space Agency will stream a total solar eclipse live from Spain on August 12, 2026, beginning at 19:30 CEST, the agency announced on August 7, 2026.
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EU signs deal to deploy IRIS² satellite constellation with 348 satellites
The European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium signed an implementation agreement on August 6, 2026, in Brussels, moving the IRIS² satellite constellation from the planning phase into full-scale deployment.
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NSF launches AI infrastructure hub program to broaden research access
The National Science Foundation started a new program on August 4, 2026, to widen access to computing power, data, software, and expertise for AI-driven research and education across the United States.
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NASA opens first major new wind tunnel in over 40 years at Langley
NASA opened the Flight Dynamics Research Facility on July 31, 2026, at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
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Japan joins Horizon Europe as its most populous associated country
Japan became a formal associate of Horizon Europe on July 30, 2026, making it the largest by population among all countries linked to the EU's flagship research program, the European Commission said in a statement issued from Brussels.
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Trump administration commits more than $5 billion to AI science mission
The White House unveiled more than $5 billion in federal funding for the Genesis Mission on July 22, 2026, a national program directing artificial intelligence toward complex scientific and engineering challenges.
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits near Sicaya, Peru
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 2 kilometers west-southwest of Sicaya, Peru on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 02:24:36 UTC, according to the U.S.
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Serbia and Mauritius join Artemis Accords as 69th and 70th members
Two nations joined the Artemis Accords within 24 hours of each other in July 2026, bringing total membership to 70 countries committed to peaceful, transparent, and responsible space exploration.
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ESA satellites arrive in French Guiana for September 2026 launch
Two Earth observation satellites, FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C, reached Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on July 16, 2026, opening the launch campaigns for both spacecraft, the European Space Agency said.
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Two moderate earthquakes hit separate California sites on July 12 and 13
The USGS recorded two moderate earthquakes at separate California locations on consecutive days in July 2026, both receiving green impact alerts under the agency's PAGER system.
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ESA releases briefing on total solar eclipse science
The European Space Agency published a replay of an online media briefing about total solar eclipses on July 15, 2026.
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Webb telescope finds third giant planet at Beta Pictoris
A third giant planet has been found orbiting Beta Pictoris, bringing the total of known giant worlds in that system to three, NASA announced on July 15, 2026.
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NISAR satellite maps ground shifts from Venezuela earthquakes
NASA's NISAR satellite captured radar data showing ground displacement in La Guaira, Venezuela, and surrounding areas caused by earthquakes in June 2026.
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Soyuz MS-29 crew reaches ISS after July 14 launch from Kazakhstan
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off aboard Soyuz MS-29 on July 14, 2026, and docked with the International Space Station the same day, according to NASA.
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NASA astronaut Menon set for Soyuz launch to space station on July 14
NASA astronaut Anil Menon will lift off aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft on July 14, 2026, at 10:47 a.m.
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Scientists make first direct magnetic field measurement of pulsar PSR J1101−6101
Scientists using NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer have directly measured the magnetic fields of pulsar PSR J1101−6101 for the first time, NASA said on July 9, 2026.