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Space weekly recap, September 5–11, 2026: Key stories you may have missed

Space weekly recap, September 5–11, 2026: Key stories you may have missed
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Like 50 tons of TNT: 200-pound comet piece explodes over Kentucky; NASA shares pictures
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Space weekly recap, September 5–11, 2026: Key stories you may have missed

Space weekly recap, September 5–11, 2026: Key stories you may have missed
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Skywatching

Missed Jupiter's lunar occultation? Catch Venus meeting up a crescent Moon in U.S. skies on September 14

Missed Jupiter's lunar occultation? Catch Venus meeting up a crescent Moon in U.S. skies on September 14
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Moon phases 2026: New Moon on September 11 to provide an excellent night for stargazing
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Aurora alert: Northern lights to become prominent over several U.S. states on September 9. Check list here
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Videos

NASA's James Webb revealed a black hole and hundreds of star-forming pockets in the Cartwheel Galaxy 0:30

NASA's James Webb revealed a black hole and hundreds of star-forming pockets in the Cartwheel Galaxy
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SpaceX captures breathtaking close-up of Falcon 9 roaring off the launch pad 0:14

SpaceX captures breathtaking close-up of Falcon 9 roaring off the launch pad
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China launches Yaogan-53 and Yaogan-56 satellite groups, marking 666th Long March mission 0:20

China launches Yaogan-53 and Yaogan-56 satellite groups, marking 666th Long March mission
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Deep Sky Objects

"Never encountered objects that act like this": NASA’s Chandra reveals a new class of cosmic objects

"Never encountered objects that act like this": NASA’s Chandra reveals a new class of cosmic objects
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NASA's Hubble images 'superbubble' in Milky Way satellite galaxy—and it's helping study how stars are born

NASA's Hubble images 'superbubble' in Milky Way satellite galaxy—and it's helping study how stars are born
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Source of gravitational waves from a black hole merger weighing 230 suns may have been an illusion

Source of gravitational waves from a black hole merger weighing 230 suns may have been an illusion
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New study reveals fresh clues about the mysterious origin of comet 3I/ATLAS

New study reveals fresh clues about the mysterious origin of comet 3I/ATLAS

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Moon under a blockade? Chinese scientists sound alarm on potential military conflicts in cislunar space

Moon under a blockade? Chinese scientists sound alarm on potential military conflicts in cislunar space
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For the first time, scientists may have finally found direct evidence of dark matter

For the first time, scientists may have finally found direct evidence of dark matter
Sep 3, 2026

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles
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Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City

Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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25 years of 9/11 attacks: When a NASA astronaut experienced the horror as the only American in space

25 years of 9/11 attacks: When a NASA astronaut experienced the horror as the only American in space
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Like 50 tons of TNT: 200-pound comet piece explodes over Kentucky; NASA shares pictures
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Where is BepiColombo now? Live location, distance from Earth, Sun and Mercury

Where is BepiColombo now? Live location, distance from Earth, Sun and Mercury
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Watch: SpaceX successfully launches and lands Falcon 9 for U.S. Space Force classified mission

Watch: SpaceX successfully launches and lands Falcon 9 for U.S. Space Force classified mission
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Mercury has been shrinking faster than we realized. Here’s what that means

Mercury has been shrinking faster than we realized. Here’s what that means

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Blue Origin's New Glenn is moving to historic NASA facility as it prepares for Artemis missions

Blue Origin's New Glenn is moving to historic NASA facility as it prepares for Artemis missions
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"Never encountered objects that act like this": NASA’s Chandra reveals a new class of cosmic objects

"Never encountered objects that act like this": NASA’s Chandra reveals a new class of cosmic objects
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Watch: Astrophotographer spots NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope on its way to Lagrange Point 2

Watch: Astrophotographer spots NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope on its way to Lagrange Point 2
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Could the Moon be hiding signs of ancient alien technology? SETI scientist proposes how we might find them

Could the Moon be hiding signs of ancient alien technology? SETI scientist proposes how we might find them
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Did Venus once have a moon? Scientists think the planet may have destroyed it

Did Venus once have a moon? Scientists think the planet may have destroyed it
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Nine flybys and six billion miles: ESA shares thrilling footage from BepiColombo's eight-year voyage

Nine flybys and six billion miles: ESA shares thrilling footage from BepiColombo's eight-year voyage
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Scientists propose ambitious spacecraft mission to study Halley’s Comet when it returns in 2061

Scientists propose ambitious spacecraft mission to study Halley’s Comet when it returns in 2061
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Two of NASA’s Artemis II astronauts step back from spaceflight after historic Moon mission

Two of NASA’s Artemis II astronauts step back from spaceflight after historic Moon mission
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SpaceX is gearing up for another classified U.S. Space Force mission: Watch the USSF-153 launch live
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NASA's Hubble images 'superbubble' in Milky Way satellite galaxy—and it's helping study how stars are born

NASA's Hubble images 'superbubble' in Milky Way satellite galaxy—and it's helping study how stars are born
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Constellation

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips
Jan 20, 2026
The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know

The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know
Nov 19, 2025
Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24

Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24
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Photo Gallery

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Curiosity images mysterious 'pits' on Martian soil: What does NASA have to say about them? 4 PHOTOS ASTRONOMY

Curiosity images mysterious 'pits' on Martian soil: What does NASA have to say about them?

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The Sun's most detailed images yet reveal whirlpools never spotted before

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Scientists say the universe could tear itself apart. Here's how 6 ASTRONOMY

Scientists say the universe could tear itself apart. Here's how

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The Golden Record: When humanity sent a message specifically for aliens 5 SPACEFLIGHT

The Golden Record: When humanity sent a message specifically for aliens

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20 unforgettable photos from humanity’s first Moon landing

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SPACEFLIGHT

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  3. Watch: SpaceX successfully launches and lands Falcon 9 for U.S. Space Force classified mission
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  5. Watch: Astrophotographer spots NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope on its way to Lagrange Point 2
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MOST READ

  1. Aurora alert: Northern lights to become prominent over several U.S. states on September 9. Check list here

    Aurora alert: Northern lights to become prominent over several U.S. states on September 9. Check list here

  2. Moon phases 2026: New Moon on September 11 to provide an excellent night for stargazing

    Moon phases 2026: New Moon on September 11 to provide an excellent night for stargazing

  3. Northern U.S. states could see aurora as NOAA predicts geomagnetic storm on September 8

  4. Asteroid that exploded over Australia on September 6 might be the first-of-its-kind discovered before impact

Instruments

NASA gives Blue Origin four years to complete high-speed communications network around Mars

NASA gives Blue Origin four years to complete high-speed communications network around Mars
Sep 3, 2026
Why NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could change how we see the universe?

Why NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could change how we see the universe?
Aug 27, 2026
What is the Extremely Large Telescope and what makes it special? All about the most powerful telescope ever made

What is the Extremely Large Telescope and what makes it special? All about the most powerful telescope ever made
Aug 10, 2026