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Transits of the ISS International Space Station and Tiangong – July 2026

Notable transits of the ISS International Space Station and Tiangong space station for July 2026, including timings and visibility details.

Elena Marsh·5 min read·6/26/2026

Webb Looks Deep into the Star Factory of Messier 82

The 12 million light-years distant spiral galaxy Messier 82 (M82), currently in a phase of rapid star formation and viewed from the side, is a scientifically unique spectacle revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Elena Marsh·3 min read·6/26/2026

The VIS Instrument of Euclid Captures Millions of Stars in the Galactic Center

On June 24, the European Space Agency (ESA) released the largest and most detailed image of the center of the Milky Way in visible light, created with VIS (Visible Camera), one of the two instruments aboard the Euclid space telescope.

Victor Hale·5 min read·6/26/2026

The Moon of the Month – July 2026

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Victor Hale·1 min read·6/25/2026

The 1,000th Article on the Blog - Spreewald-Spechtler

As the project was launched in July 2008, I never thought that this blog, then still referred to as "Astrofan80’s Blog", would still exist after 18 years. This year, the blog and my homepage have essentially come of age.

Victor Hale·3 min read·6/24/2026

The Constellations of June 2026: Scutum

Having passed the solstice, the sky begins to reveal its typically summer features. By midnight, the spring constellations will have disappeared, making way for Scutum and others.

Elena Marsh·5 min read·6/24/2026

Artemis III Delayed to Late 2027: Is the 2028 Moon Landing Still Possible? - Space Tales

Artemis III is delayed to late 2027. NASA confirmed this to Congress: SpaceX and Blue Origin will not be ready before this date for the orbital docking test. The 2028 moon landing remains the goal, but the margin for success is shrinking.

Victor Hale·6 min read·6/24/2026

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Pluto to Become a Planet Again? NASA Chief Revives the Debate - Space Tales

The debate over Pluto's status as a planet is reignited. NASA's Jared Isaacman supports reclassification, preparing scientific documents to fuel the discussion.

Elena Marsh·5 min read·6/24/2026

SETI Investigates Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

There are no signs of extraterrestrial technology on comet 3I/ATLAS, which visited the inner part of the Solar System. This was reported by researchers at the SETI Institute after conducting a series of studies of this interstellar object.

Victor Hale·2 min read·6/23/2026

A Rescue in Space: Challenging Gravity to Save Swift

On June 17, NASA held a teleconference to discuss an ambitious project to raise the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift space observatory. This meeting involved NASA, Katalyst Space, and Northrop Grumman, aiming to counter the satellite's orbital decay.

Victor Hale·4 min read·6/23/2026

What is ESA: The European Space Agency Explained - Space Tales

The ESA in detail: role, funding, member states, and major missions. Understand everything about the European Space Agency, a key partner in the Artemis program and the International Space Station.

Victor Hale·8 min read·6/23/2026

JWST Studies the Surface of a Rocky Exoplanet for the First Time - Space Tale

The James Webb Space Telescope has characterized the surface of a rocky exoplanet for the first time, revealing a dark, hot world without an atmosphere. Discover the implications for exoplanet geology and the search for habitable planets.

Elena Marsh·5 min read·6/23/2026