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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 217 — America in Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 216 — Dark Matter Intelligence

Space.com Staff Published 4 July 26

On Episode 217 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the progression of American space efforts.

a small rover is seen parked next to a small boulder as tracks lead back to is lander on the planet Mars

On this day in space! July 4, 1997: Mars Pathfinder arrives on Mars

Hanneke Weitering Last updated 4 July 26

The Giotto space probe, launched in 1985 on an Ariane 1 V14 launcher, brushed past the hidden nucleus of Halley's comet in 1986.

A NASA graphic showcasing the phases of the moon.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 4 July 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 artist’s concept of astronauts working on the lunar surface.

Human flight was still 7 years away in 1776. Now, we're headed back to the moon

Mike Wall Published 4 July 26

Humanity made some halting steps toward flight over the centuries, but our species was still firmly rooted on the ground when the United States of America was born on July 4, 1776.

a building with a tower and a clock on it at night.

What did the night sky look like on the 1st Independence Day 250 years ago?

Joe Rao Published 4 July 26

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, here's what Benjamin Franklin and other colonists would have seen when they looked up on July 4, 1776.

Independence Day (1996)

30 years on, "Independence Day" still proves the versatility of the original "The War of the Worlds"

Richard Edwards Published 4 July 26

"Independence Day" isn't technically "The War of the Worlds" but it's still one of the most successful adaptations of HG Wells' genre-defining novel.

An artist’s concept of astronauts working on the lunar surface. — Human flight was still 7 years away in 1776. Now, we're headed back to the moon Humanity made some halting steps toward flight over the centuries, but our species was still firmly rooted on the ground when the United States of America was born on July 4, 1776.

a building with a tower and a clock on it at night. — What did the night sky look like on the 1st Independence Day 250 years ago? As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, here's what Benjamin Franklin and other colonists would have seen when they looked up on July 4, 1776.

two people sit at a viewpoint overlooking a city in the distance and a starry sky above. the person on the right is pointing up to the sky. — Want to see Uranus? July 4 could be your best chance in decades The Red Planet and Uranus will appear close together before dawn on Independence Day morning.

Independence Day (1996) — 30 years on, "Independence Day" still proves the versatility of the original "The War of the Worlds" "Independence Day" isn't technically "The War of the Worlds" but it's still one of the most successful adaptations of HG Wells' genre-defining novel.

Artist's concept of astronauts and human habitats on Mars. — America at 500: Where will we be in space in 2276? When the U.S. was born, humanity was still seven years away from balloon-borne flight. Where might we be another 250 years from now, should the nation be fortunate enough to survive that long?
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two panel image on the left is a plane and the background is a satellite in space. — NASA launches rescue mission to save Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere This is the final flight of the historic Pegasus rocket.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 217 — America in Space — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 217 — America in Space On Episode 217 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the progression of American space efforts.

Skywatching

How to find Uranus this week, the hardest planet I've ever tried to see

By Jamie Carter Published 3 July 26

Get your eyes on the seventh planet, and you can graduate as a skywatcher — and there's a perfect way to cheat this week as Mars glides by Uranus.

Celebrate 250 years of America with the Estes Liberty Star model rocket

By Harry Bennett Published 3 July 26

Deals Model rocket staple Estes has designed a limited edition model rocket decked out in red, white and blue for the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. Suitable for display or launch.

Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250

By Anthony Wood Published 2 July 26

From the Apollo landing site to the North America Nebula, these celestial sights offer a uniquely American way to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

Spaceflight

a red and yellow landscape of rocky shorelines and seas

Could humans someday explore Saturn's moon Titan, or will humanoid robots do it for us?

By Leonard David Published 3 July 26

Could humans ever set foot on Titan, or will AI-powered humanoid robots make the voyage instead?

Space Exploration

The top of a black rocket stands against a background of rich sea parted in the center by the horizon, and a cool, orange-hued sky.

1 private spacecraft intercepts another on Space Force's groundbreaking 'Victus Haze' mission

By Josh Dinner Published 3 July 26

A U.S. Space Force mission pitting two satellites against each other has completed the organization's first tactical intercept of an orbital target.

Launches & Spacecraft

A white and black rocket launches into an overcast evening sky from an ocean-side pad.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites from California

By Robert Z. Pearlman Published 2 July 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft

SpaceX conducts a static fire test with Ship 40, the upper-stage spacecraft slated to fly Starship's 13th test flight. The company posted this imagery on X on July 2, 2026.

SpaceX fires up all 6 of Starship's engines ahead of 13th test flight (video)

By Josh Dinner Published 2 July 26

SpaceX completed a Starship engine test at its Starbase facility recently, igniting all six of the vehicle's engines for a full minute.

Launches & Spacecraft

A flying saucer-shaped weather cover for the Artemis 3 SLS core stage.

'Flying saucer' arrives at NASA for Artemis 3 moon mission in time for World UFO Day | Space photo of the day for July 2, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 2 July 26

Just in time for UFO Day.

Human Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

Space science has come a long way since July 4, 1776. Here's a look back at the saga

By Robert Lea Published 3 July 26

Celebrating America's 250th birthday, Space.com looks back at what our understanding of space was like in 1776 and what major developments occurred to change our thinking.

The protostars of the star system FS Tau as seen bt the JWST

Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks| Space photo of the day for July 3, 2026

By Robert Lea Published 3 July 26

Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks in a stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Space Photo of the Day

The protostars of the star system FS Tau as seen bt the JWST

Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks| Space photo of the day for July 3, 2026

By Robert Lea Published 3 July 26

Infant stars celebrate their independence with cosmic fireworks in a stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

A flying saucer-shaped weather cover for the Artemis 3 SLS core stage.

'Flying saucer' arrives at NASA for Artemis 3 moon mission in time for World UFO Day | Space photo of the day for July 2, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 2 July 26

Just in time for UFO Day.

Human Spaceflight

White and gray smoke hovers over an Earth landscape.

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.

Entertainment

As 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' turns 35, it's time to accept the truth: Terminator shouldn't be back

By Sergio Pereira Published 3 July 26

The future has been written, and it's a dark fate for the Terminator franchise.

Space Movies & Shows

an alien spaceship blows up the White House

'Independence Day' at 30: Roland Emmerich & Dean Devlin talk blowing up the White House and crafting a true sci-fi classic (interview)

By Jeff Spry Published 3 July 26

'Welcome to Earth… Now that's what I call a close encounter!'

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Searching for alien life: New model could help scientists home in on habitable exoplanets

By Samantha Mathewson Published 23 June 26

A new exoplanet model screens rocky worlds by their ability to retain atmospheres over geologic timescales, helping narrow the search for potentially habitable planets beyond Earth.

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

Technology

America 250: How has telescope technology evolved since the dawn of the U.S.?

By Keith Cooper Published 30 June 26

Optical telescopes have come a long way in the past two-and-a-half centuries — from the homemade telescope of William Herschel to the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.

bubbles rise from oyster shells in a tank of clear water

Could future astronauts use oysters as water filters? Here's why one company thinks so

By Elizabeth Howell Published 28 June 26

A prototype oyster habitat used for water filtration is aiming for an eventual space launch after an early-stage prototype was demonstrated to the public earlier this year.

a large quadcopter drone flies in front of a clear, blue sky

NASA used a drone to deliver a human kidney. Is this the future of transplant transport?

By Elizabeth Howell Published 27 June 26

The drone flew beyond line of sight with a kidney not viable for organ transplant, to test the concept for future deliveries to patients.

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