Europe is expanding its environmental monitoring network with the scheduled launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite on 14 September 2026, according to the European Space Agency. Lift-off will take place at the European Spaceport in French Guiana aboard Avio’s Vega-C rocket, placing the spacecraft into a Sun-synchronous orbit roughly 820 kilometres above Earth to join … Read more
Wisconsin skywatchers can experience a busy lineup of celestial events starting with the Sturgeon Moon, the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, and two eclipses, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac and NASA. Clear skies over Milwaukee and across the state provide prime conditions for viewing these upcoming astronomical phenomena. Perseids Meteor Shower Peak Dates … Read more
A two-armed space robot launched by SpaceX on Tuesday on a private salvage operation to attach life-extending jetpacks to aging satellites operating thousands of miles above Earth, according to the Associated Press. The mission represents part of a growing industry push to keep existing spacecraft functioning longer and reduce orbital replacement costs for major operators … Read more
WYFF 4 will expand its local television programming to include full CBS network coverage starting August 1, 2026, bringing CBS primetime shows, sports, and news to the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market on a new digital subchannel, according to station announcements. Viewers will access the new lineup on over-the-air subchannel WYFF 4.3 while the station’s primary channel and … Read more
The US Federal Communications Commission approved a satellite launch by startup Reflect Orbital to test a thin-film reflector designed to direct sunlight toward specific locations on Earth, according to agency records. The Earendil-1 satellite aims to extend usable hours for solar cells and provide illumination for critical operations by reflecting abundant sunlight during nighttime hours, … Read more
Solar storm risks to Earth’s infrastructure may be significantly underestimated because there is no known upper limit to how the planet responds to solar wind, according to a study published in Nature. Research led by Nithin Sivadas of NASA and Maria Walach from Lancaster University suggests that previous beliefs in a “leveling off” of atmospheric … Read more
Geoneon, a Tasmanian Earth observation firm, won three categories at the 2026 Australian Space Awards, including the top Excellence Award for CEO Roxane Bandini-Maeder. The company applies satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to map climate risk and vegetation, demonstrating how downstream space technology provides actionable data for land management and infrastructure resilience. The seventh annual … Read more
The Hidden Pulse of Our Planet We often think of Earth’s interior as a static, solid rock, but beneath our feet, a massive, turbulent ocean of molten iron is in constant motion. This liquid outer core, swirling 2,200 km below the surface, is the engine room of our planet. It generates the geomagnetic field that … Read more
The Novel Space Race: How Commercial Giants are Redefining Orbital Access For decades, space was the exclusive playground of superpowers with bottomless government budgets. Today, that paradigm has shifted. The rise of commercial providers has transformed the stratosphere from a geopolitical battlefield into a bustling economic corridor. Santa Barbara Reusability Earth The ability to launch … Read more
Russia’s Hidden Military Spending: A Looming Threat to Europe? Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, recently dropped a bombshell: Russia is spending significantly more on its military than officially reported. This isn’t just about accounting discrepancies; it’s a signal of escalating intent and a potential reshaping of the European security landscape. The BND estimates actual … Read more