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A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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
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
Glacial ice carves its way downhill.

'Reckless' space-based data centers lack environmental review, drawing criticism
By Chelsea Gohd Published
"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
Can you hear the waves?

Earth may survive the sun's death after all, new study suggests
By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
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
A NASA satellite has found an unintended, important purpose.

Light pollution may be erasing millions of dollars in value at US dark-sky parks
By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
Researchers combined satellite data and visitor surveys at dark-sky parks to quantify the economic value of dark skies amid rising light pollution.
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