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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 215 — Disclosure Day

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 215 — Disclosure Day

Space.com Staff published 20 June 26

On Episode 215 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Susan Karlin talk with bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin.

a barrel-shaped satellite is seen departing the payload bay of a space shuttle in Earth orbit

On this day in space! June 20, 1983: Space Shuttle Challenger deploys Palapa B satellite

Hanneke Weitering last updated 20 June 26

On June 20, 1983, the crew of the space shuttle Challenger — including America's first space woman Sally Ride — deployed an Indonesian communications satellite called Palapa-B1 into orbit.

A NASA graphic showcasing the phases of the moon.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 20 June 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

An illustration shows dark matter clustering around a supermassive black hole

Supermassive black holes may be surrounded by dark matter clusters, new 'echo map' technique suggests

Robert Lea published 20 June 26

A technique called echo mapping suggests supermassive black holes, like that at the heart of the Milky Way, are surrounded by clusters of dark matter.

Singer songwriter Elliott Smith.

Late, great singer-songwriter Elliott Smith finds immortality as an asteroid

Chelsea Gohd published 20 June 26

An asteroid has been named after Smith, who died in 2003 at the age of 34.

astronauts in bulky space suits walk on a dusty grey surface among glass-domed habitats under a black starless sky

Do we need a lunar building code to build moon bases safely?

Leonard David published 20 June 26

As NASA pushes to build a sustained human presence on the moon, one expert says what's needed is a lunar building code.

A split image of NASA's Swift observatory in orbit and the Katalyst spacecraft that will save it from falling out of space. — 'No one thought it was going to be possible.' A space telescope is falling out of space. This is NASA's daring plan to save it. NASA's Swift space observatory is falling out of orbit. Can a commercial company build a spacecraft in nine months to save it?
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A white rock in front of a dark background — Juicy new details emerge about an asteroid NASA's Lucy spacecraft flew by last year Evidence of chemical alteration by liquid water has been found on the asteroid Donaldjohanson, which formed further from the sun before being shoved inwards.

Artist's illustration of a U.S. GPS satellite, an increasingly frequent target for jamming, in orbit around Earth. — 'It's quite a bit more than we expected': Satellite reveals immense scale of GPS signal tampering For the first time, an experimental satellite has mapped the scale of GPS jamming across Europe and the Middle East from space.
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a meteor shower outburst graphic in the background shows multiple shooting stars in the foreground is yellow triangle with an exclamation mark inside. — The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks next week. Here's what to expect The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts.

An illustration of the Pink Planet GJ504b and the salty clouds discovered by the JWST — James Webb Space Telescope finds a salty surprise on famous 'Pink Planet' Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered that one of the coldest exoplanets ever discovered, the so-called Pink Planet, harbors a salty surprise.
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An Ariane 6 rocket launches 34 Amazon Leo satellites to orbit from French Guiana on June 17, 2026. — European rocket launches record-breaking mission with Amazon internet satellites (video) An Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launched a record-breaking load to orbit early Wednesday morning (June 17), carrying a batch of Amazon Leo satellites to orbit.

Jared Leto stars as 'Skeletor' in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. — Jared Leto's unreal Skeletor transformation for 'Masters of the Universe' only took '15 minutes' (interview) 'He was a joy to work with on set, he really was. He was a lot of fun and there was this charismatic presence every day.'

Skywatching

Photographer holds one of the best cameras for photos and videos in their hands

The best cameras for photo and video 2026: the top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 19 June 26

Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts with models dropping in price before Amazon Prime Day on June 23.

Expert holds one of the best binoculars while observing

The best binoculars in 2026 — models for stargazing, wildlife and general use

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 19 June 26

Buying Guide We have fully tested and ranked the best binoculars for stargazing and spotting galaxies, with some models expected to get cheaper for Amazon Prime Day on June 23.

A child using one of the best telescopes for kids outside while camping

Best telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazing

By Gemma Lavender last updated 19 June 26

Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids will impress young stargazers or allow older kids a chance at improving their astronomy skills, with prices expected to get cheaper for Amazon Prime Day on June 23.

Spaceflight

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A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX

By Josh Dinner published 19 June 26

Schmidt has also reportedly invested significant sums in the company.

an uncrewed orbital class rocket lifts off into the pitch black sky of an early morning launch

SpaceX launches new batch of US spy satellites from California (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 19 June 26

SpaceX launched the latest batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government early Friday morning (June 19).

Launches & Spacecraft

Menstruation in space will be studied for 1st time with 'Operation Period'

By Chelsea Gohd published 19 June 26

Maybe the next Sally Ride won't be asked the "100 tampons" question.

Human Spaceflight

A Black woman wearing a pale pink skirt suit set stands in front of a control board with diagrams.

Annie Easley, a hero of NASA | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti published 19 June 26

Easley was a human computer for the agency who helped with building the Centaur upper-stage rocket.

Private Spaceflight

This screenshot shows SpaceX's robotic Dragon cargo spacecraft departing the International Space Station on June 16, 2026.

Home again! SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off California coast

By Mike Wall last updated 17 June 26

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft returned to Earth today (June 17), ending its monthlong mission to the International Space Station.

International Space Station

Science & Astronomy

Scientists trace high-energy ghost particle to the 'Shadow Blaster' galaxy

By Robert Lea published 18 June 26

"If confirmed, Shadow Blaster would be the first-ever individual dusty star-forming galaxy directly linked to a high-energy neutrino event."

Particle Physics

Sun-like star may have swallowed an exoplanet with help from a mysterious companion: 'You are what you eat, right?'

By Robert Lea published 18 June 26

"That's what makes this field so exciting. You really are solving a mystery."

Space Photo of the Day

A Black woman wearing a pale pink skirt suit set stands in front of a control board with diagrams.

Annie Easley, a hero of NASA | Space photo of the day for June 19, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti published 19 June 26

Easley was a human computer for the agency who helped with building the Centaur upper-stage rocket.

Private Spaceflight

An aerial view of a reddish-orange piece of land with some valleys.

These Mars valleys are hiding 30 dust devils | Space photo of the day for June 18, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti published 18 June 26

Europe's Mars Express orbiter recently imaged a huge valley system on the Red Planet — and dust devils dot the alien landscape.

An image from space of an island with a bright red dot toward the bottom left.

A volcanic eruption seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 17, 2026

By Monisha Ravisetti published 17 June 26

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano shot out lava for the 49th time that we know of.

Entertainment

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'This is not like life that we’ve experienced' 'Star City' cast on struggling to relate to the brutality of Soviet existence in Apple TV's For All Mankind' spin-off

By Jeff Spry published 19 June 26

"I don’t have a relatable thing. This is not like life that we’ve experienced."

Space Movies & Shows

Warframe's latest update is all about space combat, constellations, and cosmic mythology

By Luke Kemp last updated 18 June 26

With its latest major update, Digital Extremes makes space for old mechanics and new ideas in the cosmos.

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

An illustration of our solar system. The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter, separating our system into what we refer to as the inner and outer regions.

Was life delivered to Earth by asteroids with a helping hand from Jupiter?

By Kiona N. Smith published 17 June 26

Earth may have gotten some of the key ingredients for life from asteroids in the inner solar system, but not without assistance from Jupiter.

Search for Life

a cylindrical telescope in space looks at earth, both on a starry black background

NASA is building a new space telescope to search for life on nearby planets. What would it see on ancient Earth?

By Paul Sutter published 10 June 26

A new study analyzed how NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory might be able to confidently spot biosignatures in the atmosphere of a distant ancient Earth.

Search for Life

How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook

By Keith Cooper published 9 June 26

If and when SETI discovers alien life, then a revised Declaration of Principles guarantees that once the discovery has been verified, its disclosure will come soon thereafter.

Search for Life

Technology

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026

By James Abbott last updated 17 June 26

Gift guide Looking to get into drone flying or upgrade from an old model? DJI is one of the most trusted names in drone manufacturer and we've picked out the company's best.

Best cheap drones under $500: Fly high without breaking the bank

By James Abbott last updated 17 June 26

These are the best drones under $500 that deliver some of the latest drone technology despite their competitive prices.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro one of the best camera drones in flight.

Best camera drones 2026: Capture spectacular summer snaps

By James Abbott last updated 17 June 26

Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

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