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politics

FCC Approves Startup’s Space Mirror Satellite to Illuminate Dark Areas on Earth

Reflect Orbital of Hawthorne, California, received regulatory approval to launch an experimental satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth's dark regions.

Jul 14, 2026, 11:31 PM The Hill

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Atmosphere Detected on Earth-Like Exoplanet LHS 1140 b, Raising Hopes for Habitability

Astronomers have discovered an atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b, located 49 light-years away, with models suggesting it may be a water world within its star's habitable zone.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 6:15 PM 1 source Single-source report

Short description : Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the Moon Full description : Astronaut Buzz Aldrin , Lunar Module pilot, walks on the surface of the Moon near the leg of the Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA). Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong , commander, took this photograph with a 70mm lunar surface camera. While astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin descended in the Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" to explore the Sea of Tranquility region of the Moon, astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) "Columbia" in lunar orbit. Variations : The upper black band is an addition to the original photo, carried out for "reasons of balance". See the original photo and the explanation of the edit at NASA's website . In the expanded version of the photo, it is possible to see a horizontal white line at the top left (viewer's right) of the helmet. This is the base of the antenna that was cut in the original frame of the photo.

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SpaceX Rocket Segment Believed to Have Crashed into the Moon, Creating Lunar Crater

A segment of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched in January 2026, is thought to have impacted the Moon at high speed, posing no danger to Earth but expected to leave a new crater.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 7:32 AM 2 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

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SpaceX Rocket Stage to Crash into Moon at High Speed

A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to impact the lunar surface early Wednesday, creating a dust plume visible from Earth.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 5, 2026, 1:15 AM 1 source Single-source report

This image of Earth’s city lights was created with data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS). Originally designed to view clouds by moonlight, the OLS is also used to map the locations of permanent lights on the Earth’s surface. The brightest areas of the Earth are the most urbanized, but not necessarily the most populated. (Compare western Europe with China and India.) Cities tend to grow along coastlines and transportation networks. Even without the underlying map, the outlines of many continents would still be visible. The United States interstate highway system appears as a lattice connecting the brighter dots of city centers. In Russia, the Trans-Siberian railroad is a thin line stretching from Moscow through the center of Asia to Vladivostok. The Nile River, from the Aswan Dam to the Mediterranean Sea, is another bright thread through an otherwise dark region. Even more than 100 years after the invention of the electric light, some regions remain thinly populated and unlit. Antarctica is entirely dark. The interior jungles of Africa and South America are mostly dark, but lights are beginning to appear there. Deserts in Africa, Arabia, Australia, Mongolia, and the United States are poorly lit as well (except along the coast), along with the boreal forests of Canada and Russia, and the great mountains of the Himalaya.

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Climate Adaptation Reaches Its Limits, Warns Scientist

A climate scientist cautions that Earth is surpassing its capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

NPR News | Jul 31, 2026, 9:40 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Millions Across Europe to Witness First Total Solar Eclipse in 27 Years on August 11, 2026

The total solar eclipse will begin at 15:34 GMT, casting near-total darkness for about two minutes along a path crossing northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal.

Al Jazeera | Aug 11, 2026, 4:28 PM 1 source Single-source report

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South Korea's Lunar Orbiter Captures Images After SpaceX Rocket Debris Hits Moon

A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, launched from Florida in January 2025, impacted the Moon on August 6, 2026, with South Korea’s lunar orbiter capturing images before and after the collision.

BBC World | Aug 7, 2026, 4:53 AM 1 source Single-source report

The Sun photographed at 304 angstroms by the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA 304) of NASA 's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). This is a false-color image of the Sun observed in the extreme ultraviolet region of the spectrum.

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World’s Largest Solar Telescope Captures Unprecedented Detail of Sun’s Surface

Astronomers have obtained the highest-resolution images ever taken of the Sun’s surface, revealing intricate plasma currents and new physical processes.

ABC Australia News | Aug 5, 2026, 4:10 PM 1 source Single-source report

The center of our Milky Way galaxy is hidden from the prying eyes of optical telescopes by clouds of obscuring dust and gas. But in this stunning vista, the Spitzer Space Telescope's infrared cameras penetrate much of the dust, revealing the stars of the crowded galactic center region. The upcoming James Webb Space Telescope will offer a much-improved infrared view, teasing out fainter stars and sharper details. The center of our galaxy is a crowded place: A black hole weighing 4 million times as much as our Sun is surrounded by millions of stars whipping around it at breakneck speeds. This extreme environment is bathed in intense ultraviolet light and X-ray radiation. Yet much of this activity is hidden from our view, obscured by vast swaths of interstellar dust. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is designed to view the universe in infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye, but is very important for looking at astronomical objects hidden by dust. After its launch, Webb will gather infrared light that has penetrated the dusty veil, revealing the galactic center in unprecedented detail.

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Chinese Observatory Detects Universe's Most Powerful Particle Accelerator

A China-led team captured the highest-energy light particle ever recorded, challenging previous limits on cosmic particle acceleration.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 5:23 AM 1 source Single-source report

business

Taiwan Loosens Foreign Ownership Rules for Satellite Operators, Eyes Starlink Partnership

Taiwan relaxes regulations on foreign telecom satellites to enhance communication resilience amid tensions with China.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 5:35 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating On International Moon Day, the United Nations highlights the environmental challenges of renewed Moon missions and calls for early sustainability measures in space programs.

global-institutions

UN Urges Sustainable Lunar Exploration Amid Rising Space Debris Concerns

On International Moon Day, the United Nations highlights the environmental challenges of renewed Moon missions and calls for early sustainability measures in space programs.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 2:44 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The United Nations highlights environmental concerns amid rising space activity and calls for early sustainability measures in lunar missions.

global-institutions

UN Urges Sustainable Lunar Exploration on International Moon Day

The United Nations highlights environmental concerns amid rising space activity and calls for early sustainability measures in lunar missions.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 1:34 AM 1 source Single-source report

Pha That Luang stupa (center), the national symbol of Laos, and statue of king Setthathirat (left), Vientiane, Laos.

business

Chinese Rare-Earth Mining Project in Laos Suspended Amid Industry Growth

A Chinese rare-earth mine in Laos has paused operations to ensure legal compliance, highlighting potential risks despite strong profits reported by the sector.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 11, 2026, 5:39 AM 1 source Single-source report

Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

business

India's $765 Million Push to Build Rare-Earth Magnet Industry Faces Challenges from China Competition

India's initiative to develop a rare-earth magnet sector has drawn strong interest but raises questions over its strategy amid global competition.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 10, 2026, 6:13 AM 1 source Single-source report

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world

Google Pulls Back AI Image Generation Feature on Google Earth Amid Disinformation Concerns

Google retracted a newly launched AI feature on Google Earth that allowed users to create hyper-realistic satellite images, following expert criticism over potential misuse for disinformation.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:05 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Alphabet Pulls Back AI Image Generation Feature in Google Earth Over Policy Violations

Google temporarily disables AI-powered image generation in Google Earth following misuse concerns, joining other tech firms in tightening AI tool controls.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 12:26 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Matthew Wolfe’s 'Fires in the Night' revisits the 1990s Earth Liberation Front, a US eco-anarchist group known for arson and economic sabotage in environmental protests.

Earth Liberation Front’s Legacy Explored in New Book Amid Ongoing Debate

Matthew Wolfe’s 'Fires in the Night' revisits the 1990s Earth Liberation Front, a US eco-anarchist group known for arson and economic sabotage in environmental protests.

Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 1:05 PM 1 source Single-source report

business

Japan Successfully Extracts Rare Earth Elements from Pacific Seabed in Drilling Test

The recovery marks a significant move by Japan to reduce dependence on China-dominated rare earth supply chains.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 5:19 AM 1 source Single-source report

Industrial port worker overlooking bulk-material handling equipment and a cargo vessel.

business

China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions Trigger 700% Price Surge in Europe

Chinese trade curbs on rare earth elements have caused a dramatic price increase for dysprosium in Europe, while prices remain stable within China.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 11:33 PM 1 source Single-source report

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China’s Rare Earth Weakness and New Rocket Challenge SpaceX: 7 Science Highlights

China has tested a satellite engine with a record-breaking operating life, signaling advances in space technology amid ongoing challenges in rare earth materials.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 4:37 AM 1 source Single-source report

business

China Detains Two Japanese Fuji Electric Employees Over Rare-Earth Export Violations

The incident raises concerns among Japanese companies about Beijing's whistleblower incentives targeting illegal activities related to rare-earth exports.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 9, 2026, 4:31 AM 1 source Single-source report

business

Lynas and JS Link Agree to Build Rare-Earth Magnet Factory in Malaysia

Australia's Lynas and South Korea's JS Link partner to establish a rare-earth magnet plant in Malaysia, aiming to reduce reliance on China for supply chains.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 5:58 AM 1 source Single-source report

politics

Report Highlights U.S. Rare Earth Mine, London Robotaxi Skepticism, and Banana Ball

A recent CBS Politics segment covers the only active rare earth mine in the United States, London cab drivers' doubts about robotaxis, and an inside look at the sport Banana Ball.

CBS Politics | Jul 6, 2026, 4:02 AM 1 source Single-source report

world

Chinese Scientists Propose Two-Step Nuclear Method to Destroy Earth-Threatening Asteroids

Researchers at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology suggest burying a nuclear bomb inside an asteroid to maximize deflection or destruction, based on recent simulations.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 4:28 PM 1 source Single-source report