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Space News

Jun 23, 2026

Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions

This week’s launch manifest includes six orbital launches worldwide, including the first Pegasus XL launch… The post Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

NASA’s inspector general warns launch sites nearing capacity

SpaceNews

Jun 23, 2026

NASA’s inspector general warns launch sites nearing capacity

A report by NASA’s inspector general is the latest to highlight the problems that the increasing number of launches is posing to spaceports. The post NASA’s inspector general warns launch sites nearing capacity appeared first on SpaceNews.

Boeing wins $2 billion Space Force contract for communications satellites

SpaceNews

Jun 23, 2026

Boeing wins $2 billion Space Force contract for communications satellites

WASHINGTON — Boeing won a contract worth up to $2 billion to build two next-generation military communications satellites for the U.S. Space Force, prevailing over Lockheed Martin in a competition […] The post Boeing wins $2 billion Space Force contract for communications satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

NASA Names Sean Gallagher as Chief Information Officer

NASA has selected Sean Gallagher as the agency’s chief information officer (CIO). In this role, he is responsible for the agency’s entire portfolio of Information Technology products and services. Gallager has been serving in an acting capacity since January and his permanent role is effective immediately. “Sean Gallagher’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening NASA’s […]

NASA, Boeing committed to Stariner-1 launch amid despite unclear timeline

Spaceflight Now

Jun 23, 2026

NASA, Boeing committed to Stariner-1 launch amid despite unclear timeline

The uncrewed flight of the spacecraft is still going through testing and analysis before NASA green lights a return to flight mission.

NASA, Boeing committed to Starliner-1 launch despite unclear timeline

Spaceflight Now

Jun 23, 2026

NASA, Boeing committed to Starliner-1 launch despite unclear timeline

The uncrewed flight of the spacecraft is still going through testing and analysis before NASA green lights a return to flight mission.

SpaceNews

Jun 23, 2026

Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Associate Member

June 23, 2026 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Sophia Space, a company advancing orbital computing infrastructure for the next generation of space-based data processing, […] The post Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Associate Member appeared first on SpaceNews.

CSDA Selects Eight Commercial Satellite Data Providers for On-Ramp 2 Contract Awards

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

CSDA Selects Eight Commercial Satellite Data Providers for On-Ramp 2 Contract Awards

Eight commercial data providers received contracts to provide a range of data in support of NASA’s Earth science priorities.

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

58th Girl Scouts Unite Event

58th Girl Scouts Unite Event, July 23-25, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #206) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. Thursday, July 23 11:00AM – 11:15 AMFrom Daisy to NASA EngineerBarbara Hilton11:15AM – 11:30 AMExploring Mars, The Planet Next DoorLindsay Hays11:30AM – 11:45 AMGet Ready With Me: Going to […]

Ubotica raises $11 million to scale maritime-intelligence platform

SpaceNews

Jun 23, 2026

Ubotica raises $11 million to scale maritime-intelligence platform

SAN FRANCISCO – Ubotica Technologies, an Irish company focused on artificial intelligence for spacecraft, has raised $11 million to expand commercial sales of its maritime-intelligence platform. The platform, Live Maritime […] The post Ubotica raises $11 million to scale maritime-intelligence platform appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

2026 ALA Hyperwall Schedule

American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, June 25-29, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #2243) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. FRIDAY, JUNE 26 SATURDAY, JUNE 27 SUNDAY, JUNE 28 MONDAY, JUNE 29

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

This is How NASA Flight Tests New Technology

Flight tests are a big part of how NASA turns breakthrough ideas into reality. From flying humans faster than the speed of sound to proving designs that helped shape the space shuttle, flight testing transforms bold concepts into safer, more efficient technologies that benefit the public. “Flight tests are a way to safely and effectively […]

Sophia selects Apex bus for on-orbit computing demonstration

SpaceNews

Jun 23, 2026

Sophia selects Apex bus for on-orbit computing demonstration

SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the selection June 22 of an Apex bus for its first orbital computing node. Pasadena, California-based Sophia plans to demonstrate its Thermal Integrated LEO […] The post Sophia selects Apex bus for on-orbit computing demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

Hanging in the Balance

The Moon appears half-illuminated in this photo captured by the Artemis II crew on flight day 6. The terminator – the difference between light and darkness – provides a stark contrast and even greater perspective of the Moon’s rocky, uneven, and otherworldly surface features. The near side, which is what we can see from Earth, […]

ESA Details Next Steps for Agency’s Gateway Contributions

European Spaceflight

Jun 23, 2026

ESA Details Next Steps for Agency’s Gateway Contributions

The European Space Agency (ESA) has made initial decisions on the future of its contributions to NASA’s Gateway space station after the US space agency “paused” the programme. The agency largely expects to proceed with developing most of its planned Gateway hardware while awaiting the results of studies on how best to repurpose each element. […] The post ESA Details Next Steps for Agency’s Gateway Contributions appeared first on European Spaceflight.

ESA

Jun 23, 2026

Paxi and the European Space Agency

English: Paxi and the European Space Agency

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

I Am Artemis: Jason Peterson

Jason Peterson’s responsibilities for NASA’s Artemis II mission went beyond his usual role as the range operations manager at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Peterson credits his military experience with preparing him for the 12-to-16-hour workdays that helped bring the Artemis II test flight around the Moon and into view for audiences around the world.

ESA

Jun 23, 2026

Open opportunities with ESA Navigation

The European Space Agency (ESA) leads the design, development, qualification and R&D of flagship EU Space programmes Galileo and EGNOS. It also implements satellite navigation programmes focused on innovation, competitiveness and in-orbit demonstrations, with ESA optional programmes NAVISP, FutureNAV, Celeste (LEO-PNT), Genesis and Moonlight.

Hubble Details Early Galaxy Transforming Neighborhood

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

Hubble Details Early Galaxy Transforming Neighborhood

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have found something they never expected — ultraviolet light from a galaxy that existed just 1.4 billion years after the big bang.

NASA

Jun 23, 2026

NASA’s Webb Pinpoints Millions of Stars Within Cigar Galaxy

Located 12 million light-years away and undergoing rapid star formation, edge-on spiral galaxy Messier 82 (M82) is a scientifically unique sight to behold, and now NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed previously unseen details. M82’s intense star formation, thought to be the result of a galaxy merger, will be a short-lived event in astronomical […]

Quadrantids Meteor Shower

2026-01-03

One of the best annual meteor showers. Best viewing after midnight.

Good from Florida

Lyrids Meteor Shower

2026-04-22

Annual meteor shower with up to 20 meteors per hour.

Excellent from Florida

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

2026-05-06

Produced by debris from Halley's Comet.

Good from Florida

Perseids Meteor Shower

2026-08-12

The most popular meteor shower with up to 100 meteors per hour.

Excellent from Florida

Partial Lunar Eclipse

2026-03-03

Partial lunar eclipse visible from the Americas.

Visible from Florida

Starlink Visibility

SpaceX Starlink satellites are often visible as a "train" of lights shortly after launch. Best viewing is within 1-2 hours after a Starlink mission from Florida.

Pro Tip

Look toward the southeast horizon 15-20 minutes after launch for the best chance to see the satellite train.