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What happened in space this week
science · Space.com · 8d ago
I finally got my hands on the Unistellar Envision smart binoculars with augmented reality and I can’t wait to stargaze with them
Unistellar Envision smart binoculars use augmented reality to identify celestial objects and landmarks during nighttime observation.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
See the space race like you’ve never seen it before in PBS’s new living documentary, ‘We Chose to Go to the Moon’
PBS is releasing a documentary about the space race that includes perspectives from Neil Armstrong's family members.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
You can see another galaxy with the naked eye — here's how to find it
The Andromeda galaxy is visible to the naked eye and is one of the most distant objects humans can see without optical aid.
science · Space.com · 8d ago
Giant exoplanet emerges from the dark when the James Webb Space Telescope turns out the starlight
The James Webb Space Telescope has filtered out starlight to directly observe a giant exoplanet in visible detail.
science · NASA · 8d ago
M30’s Sparkling Stars
Hubble Space Telescope captured a new image of Messier 30, a globular cluster cataloged by French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
Northern lights could reach New York and Idaho this weekend as speedy solar wind races toward Earth
A coronal hole on the sun is directing high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially producing visible auroras November 6-8.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
Realistic star projections at home — this early Black Friday deal takes our favorite star projector to one of its cheapest-ever prices
A consumer star projector is discounted 24% on Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
4-billion-year-old 'Rosetta Stone' found in Sahara Desert could unlock the secret history of water on Mars
A 4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite found in the Sahara provides insights into early Mars crust formation and water interactions.
science · NASA · 9d ago
APOD: 2026 November 6 – A Farewell to Swift
NASA's Swift space telescope, a long-running gamma-ray burst observatory, is being retired after over two decades of operations studying high-energy cosmic events.
science · NASA · 9d ago
Taking a Gander at Utah’s Goosenecks
Article about geological formations in Utah; not relevant to North American space industry.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
Andy Weir says his sci-fi audio drama 'Exoplanet' is a way to 'revive the old art of radio plays' (interview)
Author Andy Weir launched an audio drama called 'Exoplanet' as part of an effort to revive radio play entertainment.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
Earth has captured a new mini moon — but it won't stick around for long
Earth temporarily captured a small asteroid designated QQ8 as a mini-moon, though it will not remain in orbit long-term.
science · Space.com · 9d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 5, 2002: NASA's Galileo spacecraft flies by Jupiter moon Almathea only to find it's a 'pile of icy rubble less dense than water'
NASA's Galileo spacecraft discovered in 2002 that Jupiter's moon Amalthea is a low-density icy body, less dense than water.
science · NASA · 9d ago
Midwestern City Lights
Image captured from the International Space Station showing city lights across the U.S. Midwest and East Coast at dawn.
science · NASA · 10d ago
Hubble Learns Galactic History From Stars
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of Messier 30, a globular cluster of stars.
science · NASA · 10d ago
APOD: 2026 November 5 – Enceladus in Silhouette
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day features Enceladus in silhouette, Saturn's icy moon known for its subsurface ocean and active geysers.
science · NASA · 10d ago
Cyprus: Island of Snakes, Cats, and Ophiolites
Article discusses Cyprus's geological features including exposed oceanic crust (ophiolites) and its Mediterranean location.
science · Space.com · 10d ago
Mars isn't dead — recent volcanic activity reveals it's just sleeping
Recent spacecraft observations suggest Mars's volcanoes are still active, contradicting the long-held view that the planet is geologically dead.
science · NASA · 10d ago
Hubble Reveals Cosmic Mystery
Hubble observations of 37 nearby dwarf galaxies, including NGC 4449, reveal unexpectedly low oxygen levels compared to predictions.
science · Space.com · 10d ago
Students gather to explore Hawaii's glorious night sky | Space photo of the day for Nov. 4, 2026
Over 1,400 students in Hawaii participated in the annual Journey Through the Universe astronomy education program.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
The Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight — and fireballs could steal the show
The Taurid meteor shower is peaking and may produce bright fireballs over the coming weeks.
science · NASA · 11d ago
APOD: 2026 November 4 – The Not-So-Hidden Galaxy, IC 342
Astronomy Picture of the Day features IC 342, a spiral galaxy. The image and accompanying explanation highlight observations of this celestial object.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
Ancient star collisions could explain mysterious Little Red Dots and 'impossible' black holes
Early universe star collisions may explain supermassive black hole growth and the mysterious Little Red Dots observed by JWST.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
'OGame' developers explain how the browser-based sci-fi game has lasted 24 years ahead of the huge Orion update
Not space industry news; entertainment gaming article.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
Hubble Telescope sees cosmic 'cat's tail' that could wrap around Earth and the sun 500 times
Hubble Space Telescope observed a cosmic debris structure formed from the collision of two Pluto-sized bodies.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
The 2027 'eclipse of the century' will plunge real Star Wars filming locations into darkness
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 2, 2027, crossing Tunisia where Star Wars was filmed.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
The Star Wars Eclipse — Want to see the 2027 total solar eclipse on Tatooine? Head to Tunisia
Article describes viewing locations in Tunisia for the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse.
science · Space.com · 11d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 3, 1957: Laika the dog launches with Sputnik 2
Historical note: On November 3, 1957, the dog Laika became the first animal to orbit Earth aboard Sputnik 2.
science · Space.com · 12d ago
Why does Betelgeuse keep fading? The mystery of Orion's giant star
Astronomers are investigating Betelgeuse's brightness variations, which may result from stellar pulsations, dust clouds, or a companion star.
science · NASA · 12d ago
APOD: 2026 November 3 – Comet PanSTARRs and Rainbow Meteor
Astronomy Picture of the Day features Comet PanSTARRS and a rainbow meteor observed on November 3, 2026.