June 30th, 2026
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BOULDER, Colorado – After Earth’s Moon and more distant Mars, where could humans plant their footprints? A Humans to Titan Summit 2026 was held here June 11-12 to explore the concept of Titan as the next human exploration destination, post-Mars. How demanding such a trek could be and what’s required was plotted out by […]
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Today is Asteroid Day, observed annually on June 30, and is the United Nations sanctioned day of public awareness of the risks of asteroid impacts. The Asteroid Foundation is on a mission to educate the public about the risks and opportunities of asteroids year-round by hosting events, providing educational resources and regular communications to a […]
A revealing new nationwide survey details public interest in space exploration. The poll, conducted by the Global Strategy Group, has found an electorate that is broadly enthusiastic about space — but one that views it through a distinctly practical lens. Key findings Some key findings include: Americans across party lines support government investment in space […]
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has entered a land of honeycombs, explains Mars Guy. The robot has previously encountered rocks with bizarre honeycomb textures, including ones in distant layers and others closer up in a jumbled mess. Now it has arrived on an unusually flat expanse of honeycombs that looks notably similar to a playa on […]
NASA Office of Inspector General (NASA OIG) reports that spaceflight is surging, but NASA’s primary launch sites are dated and approaching operating capacity. This new OIG report assessed the infrastructure at Kennedy Space Center and Wallops Flight Facility, and the Agency’s ability to meet growing mission needs. Read the report at: https://go.nasa.gov/4vl9sR3 Also, go to […]
On June 23, a SpaceX Falcon 9 high-tailed into Earth orbit carrying the Starfall Demo mission. The SpaceX Starfall reentry vehicle is built to parachute to Earth, splashing down in ocean waters for recovery. A payload onboard Starfall comes from Starbase Brewing – the Brewery Archive Space Exposure Demonstrator. Fermentative firm “This was the successor […]
If you are ready to make the trek to Mars and stay put on the Red Planet, the option to “terraform” that world may be on tap. What are the step-by-step tasks needed to make an Earth-like Mars? “The possibility of doing so is gaining traction among some scientists. Now, you too can try your […]
Earth’s moon is due for a human-made wallop this August courtesy of a spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage. This striking event is expected to occur near Einstein/Bell Craters near the lunar limb and could be visible by ground and space-based assets. Putting aside all the unknowns, it is one expert’s view that “if you’ve […]
Book Review: Dinner with an Astronaut: Serving Space Stories: Past, Present and Future by Leroy Chiao with Victoria Bruce; Harper Collins/Hanover Square Press; June 2026; 256 pages (Hardcover); $32.99. Leroy Chiao, one of the first Asian American astronauts in history, details his notable path into space. Chiao was selected by NASA as one of twenty-three […]
This year’s winning proposal for the Schweickart Prize is “Untold Threats: A Worldwide Call to Defend New Frontiers.” Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart is the namesake of the Schweickart Prize and is a program of the B612 Foundation. The winning proposal addresses a growing challenge for the future of space exploration: protecting satellites, lunar operations, […]
