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The 1st 'three-headed' asteroid | Space photo of the day for Aug. 3, 2026
New images reveal what astronomers believe is the first-known "trilobate" or three-headed asteroid in our solar system.
Satellites spy penguin poop on Danger Islands | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2026
Researchers used NASA satellite imagery, along with ground observations, to track changes in the diets of penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands.
Curiosity Mars rover inspects cracked wheel | Space photo of the day for July 27, 2026
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has experienced some serious wear and tear during its nearly 14 years on the Red Planet, as seen in new images of its wheels.
Planet hunter gets the silent treatment | Space photo of the day for July 24, 2026
ESA's Plato spacecraft completes critical testing ahead of its spaceflight.
Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026
A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.
Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026
What might seem like a simple black-and-white picture of some rocks is actually the first photograph ever taken on the surface of Mars.
James Webb Space Telescope looks back in time 4.4 billion years | Space photo of the day for July 21, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope captured this image of a young galaxy cluster, MACS J0553.4-3342.
Ancient sandstorm leaves behind wreckage on Mars | Space photo of the day for July 20, 2026
Remnants from Martian history stay scattered across the planet's surface.
