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First Steps: America’s Grueling Second SpacewalkIMAGE
nasa.gov• Jun 5, 2026• 1 min read
First Steps: America’s Grueling Second SpacewalkOne year after Gemini IV astronaut Edward H. White completed NASA’s first spacewalk the agency prepared for a demanding second excursion. Originally scheduled for Gemini VIII, the extravehicular activity (EVA) was reassigned to Gemini IX-A after that mission ended early, with Gene Cernan taking on the task. On June 5, 1966—the mission’s third day—Cernan exited […]
Satellite maker Apex’s valuation rises to $2.3 billion after latest $200 million raiseIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jun 5, 2026• 1 min read
Satellite maker Apex’s valuation rises to $2.3 billion after latest $200 million raiseApex has raised more than $200 million to expand in-house satellite production capabilities, announcing a funding round June 5 it says nearly doubled the four-year-old manufacturer’s valuation to $2.3 billion. The post Satellite maker Apex’s valuation rises to $2.3 billion after latest $200 million raise appeared first on SpaceNews.
HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programsIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jun 4, 2026• 1 min read
HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programsHouse Armed Services Committee seeks to preserve a missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon wants to cancel. It also criticizes a recent tactical communications satellite procurement and GPS oversight The post HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programs appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars missionIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jun 4, 2026• 1 min read
NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars missionNASA has formally ended a Mars mission that has been out of contact for six months while the investigation into the spacecraft’s demise continues. The post NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Show HN: NoSuggest – Watch YouTube without the recommendation algorithmIMAGE
nosuggest.com• Jun 3, 2026• 1 min read
Show HN: NoSuggest – Watch YouTube without the recommendation algorithmNoSuggest is a quiet act of resistance against YouTube algorithms always trying to pull you into a loop of unlimited videos in turn into unlimited screen time. With unending side cards of videos, auto-play, what's next suggestions, YouTube shorts and notifications, users will be doom scrolling for many hours in a day.I faced the same problem. Acknowledging that, not all content in YouTube is bad. There are educational videos, genuine news contents without political bias which is very hard to find outside YouTube and many other good relaxing, entertainment stuff.NoSuggest lets you only follow the YouTube channels you like and removes all types of recommendation YouTube has. So you don't waste time on watching things which you never wanted to watch anyways.UI is very simple. You add your favourite channels in "Channels" tab and latest 5 videos per channel excluding shorts would appear in "Feed" tab. "Search" tab is to search for specific videos to watch and "Saved" tab is to bookmark any
Journey to the Center of the Virgo ClusterIMAGE
nasa.gov• Jun 3, 2026• 1 min read
Journey to the Center of the Virgo ClusterThe focus of this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image released on May 29, 2026, is an active spiral galaxy on a journey lasting hundreds of millions of years. The galaxy Messier 88 (M88), also known as NGC 4501, is located about 63 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices (Berenice’s Hair). M88 is an active galaxy, which means that its center harbors […]
Blue Origin initiates LC-36 recovery, targets RTF by end of 2026IMAGE
nasaspaceflight.com• Jun 3, 2026• 1 min read
Blue Origin initiates LC-36 recovery, targets RTF by end of 2026Blue Origin has wasted no time launching inspection, repair, and reconstruction activities at Launch Complex-36… The post Blue Origin initiates LC-36 recovery, targets RTF by end of 2026 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic managementIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jun 2, 2026• 1 min read
The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic managementThe rapid expansion of human and robotic activity in low Earth orbit makes critically important the need to implement effective space traffic management (STM). This will be one of the […] The post The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management appeared first on SpaceNews.
Flight Log—About PilotsIMAGE
nasa.gov• Jun 1, 2026• 1 min read
Flight Log—About PilotsIntroduction From the first glider flight to the first powered flight, aviation pioneers have paved the way for remarkable innovations in flight. At NASA, our pilots conduct research, study wildfires, and support unmanned aircraft missions. In fact, out of the 360 astronauts who have been selected, 191 of them have been pilots! The History of Pilot Certificates […]
Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden DomeIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jun 1, 2026• 1 min read
Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden DomeThe Los Angeles-based startup manufactures standardized satellite buses designed to be produced more quickly and at lower cost than traditional government spacecraft The post Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden Dome appeared first on SpaceNews.
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FAA documents outline SpaceX plans for Starfall reentry vehiclesIMAGE
spacenews.com• May 31, 2026• 1 min read
FAA documents outline SpaceX plans for Starfall reentry vehiclesFederal Aviation Administration documents have provided new details about a SpaceX project to develop and test reentry vehicles that could be used to support in-space manufacturing projects. The post FAA documents outline SpaceX plans for Starfall reentry vehicles appeared first on SpaceNews.
Hubble Spies Faint Irregular GalaxyIMAGE
nasa.gov• May 29, 2026• 1 min read
Hubble Spies Faint Irregular GalaxyThis NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on May 27, 2026, features the dwarf irregular galaxy ESO 490-017, roughly 12,000 light-years in diameter and some 23 million light-years away in the constellation Canis Major. The galaxy’s low surface brightness makes it appear as a faint, starry swarm behind brighter foreground stars that are easily recognized by their diffraction spikes. […]
Growing Stem Cells in Space to Improve Cancer and Disease TreatmentsIMAGE
nasa.gov• May 28, 2026• 1 min read
Growing Stem Cells in Space to Improve Cancer and Disease TreatmentsExpedition 74 astronauts aboard the International Space Station are continuing research efforts to manufacture large quantities of stem cells for therapies on Earth. Previous studies have focused on fine-tuning hardware that allows scientists to produce greater quantities of high-quality stem cells. Now, the InSPA-StemCellEX-H2 investigation is aiming to demonstrate large scale production of blood stem […]
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Girl Scouts Event Brings Space Science to the Next GenerationIMAGE
science.nasa.gov• May 27, 2026• 1 min read
Girl Scouts Event Brings Space Science to the Next GenerationIn early May 2026, NASA employees, contractors, and volunteers helped to bring Heliophysics to girls of all ages in a fun-filled weekend of hands-on science activities and experiments.
Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellationsIMAGE
spacenews.com• May 27, 2026• 1 min read
Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellationsNanoAvionics, founded in 2014, was known for producing individual satellites and small constellations until April, when the company won a 122.5-million-euro contract ($142 million) to build the initial 280 satellites […] The post Kongsberg NanoAvionics sets sights on building and supporting sovereign constellations appeared first on SpaceNews.