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Satellites spy penguin poop on Danger Islands | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2026

By Brett Tingley Published 30 July 26

Researchers used NASA satellite imagery, along with ground observations, to track changes in the diets of penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands.

'Crazy idea' succeeds: Scientists monitor space junk with radio telescopes

By Rahul Rao Published 28 July 26

"That's the first time that's ever been done."

Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 23 July 26

A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.

A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact

By Elizabeth Howell Published 21 July 26

While getting ready for a camping trip, an amateur astronomer spotted a possible crater. It appears to be a match, pending microscopic results.

Smoke from devastating Canada wildfires visible from space | Space photo of the day for July 17, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 17 July 26

Satellites have captured images of the billowing smoke.

Glaciers spotted flowing across the Himalayas from space | Space photo of the day for July 15, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 15 July 26

Glacial ice carves its way downhill.

'Reckless' space-based data centers lack environmental review, drawing criticism

By Chelsea Gohd Published 9 July 26

"Allowing a million orbiting data centers with no environmental review isn’t just irresponsible — it’s reckless."

Take a trip to the turquoise waters of the Bahamas (from space) | Space photo of the day for July 9, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 9 July 26

Can you hear the waves?

Earth may survive the sun's death after all, new study suggests

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 8 July 26

When the sun swells into a red giant about 5 billion years from now, Earth may escape being swallowed by the dying star, a new study suggests.

Ocean-monitoring satellite spots wildfire smoke from space | Space photo of the day for July 1, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 1 July 26

A NASA satellite has found an unintended, important purpose.