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Ancient sandstorm leaves behind wreckage on Mars | Space photo of the day for July 20, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 20 July 26

Remnants from Martian history stay scattered across the planet's surface.

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.

A laser disappears into the Milky Way's heart | Space photo of the day for July 16, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 16 July 26

That is quite a view.

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.

Extremely Large Telescope reaches a major milestone | Space photo of the day for July 13, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 13 July 26

The Extremely Large Telescope is looking quite large in this exciting moment.

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?

NASA's Roman Space Telescope prepares for launch | Space photo of the day for July 8, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 8 July 26

Roman is in Florida, getting ready for its August liftoff.

Astronaut flexes his muscles mid-spacewalk | Space photo of the day for July 7, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 7 July 26

NASA astronaut Chris Williams recently flexed his muscles for a photo while on a spacewalk with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir.

Artemis moon astronauts visit Capitol Hill | Space photo of the day for July 6, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published 6 July 26

Following their return to Earth from a 10-day journey around the moon and back in April, NASA's Artemis II astronauts headed to Capitol Hill.

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.