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Curiosity rover crushes Mars rock, exposing sulfur crystals for first time
NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally drove over and crushed a rock on Mars on May 30, 2024, exposing sulfur crystals that had never before been observed on the planet.
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ESA recreates 1990s satellite tandem formation to study Antarctic ice
The European Space Agency repositioned two of its Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar satellites in 2026 to revive a dual-satellite formation technique first used 30 years ago, capturing fresh data on Antarctic glacier movement.
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ESA upgrades Hera spacecraft software 140 million kilometres from Earth
The European Space Agency's mission control team has completed a software upgrade on the Hera spacecraft while it travels through deep space, 140 million kilometres from Earth, the agency said.
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MTG-I2 satellite arrives in French Guiana for Ariane 6 launch campaign
The second satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation Imager series has arrived at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana and begun its launch campaign ahead of a planned liftoff toward the end of summer, the European Space Agency said.
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WMO warns of mounting climate risks across the Southwest Pacific
The World Meteorological Organization published a report on Tuesday warning that climate conditions in the Southwest Pacific are worsening across multiple fronts.
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NASA hands 105 acres of Goddard forest to wildlife refuge
In a ceremonial transfer on Tuesday, NASA conveyed roughly 105 acres of wooded land from Goddard Space Flight Center to the neighboring Patuxent Research Refuge, according to NASA.
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New Horizons exits longest hibernation, confirmed healthy
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has emerged from the longest hibernation of its mission in good health, NASA reported.
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NASA releases ISS photos of 2026 World Cup host cities
Images of cities set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been captured from orbit by crew members on the International Space Station, NASA announced.
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NASA Chief Isaacman Flies Over National Mall on July 4
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman piloted a flyover on July 4, 2026, as part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence, NASA reported.
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NOAA Marine Debris Program reaches 20-year milestone
The NOAA Marine Debris Program is marking its 20th anniversary as the U.S. Government's designated lead agency on marine debris issues, NOAA announced on July 6, 2026.
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NASA CAPSTONE spacecraft wraps extended lunar orbit mission
NASA's CAPSTONE spacecraft has concluded its extended mission in lunar orbit, the agency announced.
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Webb telescope reveals new detail in Centaurus A on fourth anniversary
NASA released new James Webb Space Telescope images of Centaurus A, a galaxy formed through a cosmic collision, to mark the telescope's fourth science anniversary.
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NASA study links algal blooms to warm, low water at Blue Mesa Reservoir
Harmful algal blooms at Blue Mesa Reservoir in Colorado are connected to warm water conditions and reduced water levels, according to NASA.
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Six pieces of suspected space debris found on Queensland beaches
Six pieces of suspected space debris have washed ashore on Queensland beaches, prompting an investigation into their origin.
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Dunhuang, China
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 265 km south-southeast of Dunhuang, China on June 30, 2026, according to the U.S.
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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake strikes near Oak Harbor, Washington
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake hit approximately 2 km east of Oak Harbor, Washington on July 2, 2026, according to the USGS.
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NOAA publishes explainer on flash flood forecasting science
NOAA released an article on July 1, 2026, examining the science behind flash flood forecasting and what is at stake when those forecasts are made.
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NASA Releases July 2026 Skywatching Tips for Planets, Comet, and Saturn
NASA has published its skywatching guidance for July 2026, pointing sky observers toward several celestial events across the month.
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Webb telescope images dust-shrouded FS Tau star system in infrared
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured an infrared image of the FS Tau star system, bringing previously hidden details into view for the first time.
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NASA Astronaut Photographs Sunrise From Space Station
NASA astronaut Chris Williams captured an orbital sunrise photograph on June 26, 2026, according to NASA, which credited both the agency and Williams for the image.