Tech & Startups
The Diamond Moon and Other Astronomical Events to See in September 2026
Wired · Global
September is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.
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Domain: Astronomy: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe
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Tech & Startups
If space data centers feel far-fetched, why not interstellar travel?
TechCrunch · US
The team behind Starcloud's orbital data centers has a new high-risk space project: Sending a probe to Alpha Centauri.
Startups
Kepler Aerospace bags $8M to deploy swarming satellites
Your Story · India
Bengaluru-based Kepler Aerospace will use the seed funding to deploy six swarming ISR satellites and expand its mission operations and avionics businesses.
Geopolitics
Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honor for their successful moonshot
The Guardian – World · Europe
Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen receive Congressional Space Medal of HonorThe Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon in A…
Tech & Startups
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap
Wired · Global
Astronomers will test equipment that, if it’s successful, will one day be crucial for discovering Earthlike planets.
Geopolitics
Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honour for their successful moonshot
The Hindu – World · India
The President called the newest recipients “four intrepid space heroes”
Geopolitics
Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
BBC News – World · Europe
Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.
Geopolitics
Partial lunar eclipse August 2026: Date, time, visibility in India, how to watch it and safety tips
Indian Express – World · India
- **Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan)** on August 27-28, 2026, with 96.3% of the Moon in Earth’s umbra, visible across Americas, Europe, and Africa. - *…
Tech & Startups
How to See the Partial Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on August 27
Wired · Global
The eclipse will obscure about 93 percent of the moon’s surface. Here are the peak times and tips for the best viewing experience.
Geopolitics
National Space Day: PM Modi hails India’s space journey, salutes Chandrayaan-3 success
Times of India – World · India
- PM Modi greeted India on National Space Day, emphasizing bigger dreams and innovation. - He urged the nation to pursue new frontiers in space exploration. …
Startups
Our next space race may be closer to Earth
Your Story · India
Before a payload goes to space, it needs to be tested in near-space conditions. But access to such facilities is limited in India, says Red Balloon Aerospace C…
Tech & Startups
NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope
Wired · Global
The LINK probe was supposed to use robotic arms to capture Swift and lift it into a safe orbit. Problems with its control system forced NASA to call off the at…
Geopolitics
China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Chang'e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon's shadowed craters.
AI / Deep Tech
The Download: threats from space mirrors and credit for AI drugs
MIT Technology Review · Global
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This comp…
AI / Deep Tech
This company’s plans to deploy space mirrors could jeopardize the night sky for many
MIT Technology Review · Global
A company that plans to beam sunlight from space to Earth on demand might unintentionally brighten the night sky for many more people than intended, according …
Tech & Startups
The Galaxy’s Fastest Star Could Reveal the Secrets of a Supermassive Black Hole
Wired · Global
S301 passes close to Sagittarius A*—so close that its orbit could reveal how the black hole’s rotation warps the spacetime around it.
Tech & Startups
Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star
Wired · Global
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
Tech & Startups
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Next Two Solar Eclipses
Wired · Global
In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
AI / Deep Tech
Job titles of the future: Space travel agent
MIT Technology Review · Global
Roman Chiporukha has long turned wild travel dreams into reality. Over two decades as co-owner of the luxury lifestyle firm Roman & Erica, he has orchestra…
Geopolitics
Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
BBC News – World · Europe
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
Geopolitics
Coming next summer: the ‘eclipse of the century.’
The New York Times – World · US
The sky will go dark for six minutes or more over landmarks like the Rock of Gibraltar, the casbah of Tangier and the temples of Luxor, Egypt.
Geopolitics
Muddling through Iceland’s rainy eclipse, accompanied by clouds, whales and at least one proposal.
The New York Times – World · US
In a place known for its fickle weather, eclipse watchers took a risk. Only some got to see the sun.
General
Once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse sweeps across Europe
NBC News – World · US
The moon passed directly in front of the sun Wednesday, briefly turning day into twilight as crowds from Iceland to Spain looked up in awe at the rare celestia…
Tech & Startups
The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse
Wired · Global
It’s been a century since the Iberian Peninsula has been in the full shadow of the moon. Here’s what it looked like in the path of totality.
Geopolitics
Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain
The Hindu – World · India
Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Western Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years
Geopolitics
Solar eclipse: What to look forward to
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare for this rare occasion.
Geopolitics
Total Eclipse
The New York Times – World · US
If you’re in Europe, get ready to gaze at the sky. But not without the right glasses.
Geopolitics
In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away
The New York Times – World · US
Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
Tech & Startups
How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)
Wired · Global
The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.
Geopolitics
Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
The New York Times – World · US
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
Engineering
Simulating Lunar Regolith with COMSOL for Mission Safety and Space Infrastructure
IEEE Spectrum · Global
Current space exploration aims to establish permanent structures on the Moon, Mars, and eventually other planetary bodies. Successful lunar missions depend on …
Geopolitics
China’s hypersonic weapons can be guided by the stars if GPS fails: report
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s hypersonic weapons can now use the stars for guidance when satellite systems like GPS or BeiDou are jammed or fail, according to a project led by the G…
Geopolitics
Total solar eclipse 2026: Where, when and how to watch on Wednesday?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Millions will see the sun disappear as the eclipse sweeps from the Arctic to Europe, bringing two minutes of totality.
Geopolitics
The Eclipse Is Coming, and Iceland Is Looking for a Break in the Clouds
The New York Times – World · US
Rooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders might go to find the best possible view.
Geopolitics
Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for August 11
Times of India – World · India
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 11, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the…
Startups
GalaxEye buys StarOps to strengthen indigenous satellite engineering
Your Story · India
GalaxEye has acquired StarOps, adding spacecraft engineering expertise, satellite platforms and indigenous technologies as it expands its capabilities across t…
Geopolitics
Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
Tech & Startups
Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight
Wired · Global
A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.
Geopolitics
Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week
The Guardian – World · Europe
Astronomers say viewing conditions promising for this year’s shower, and 50 to 100 meteors an hour may be visibleThe Perseid summer light show is back, and vie…
Geopolitics
Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?
The Guardian – World · Europe
When, where and how to get the optimal view of the first solar eclipse to be visible across the country this centuryFor the first time this century, people acr…
Tech & Startups
The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon
Wired · Global
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
Tech & Startups
Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket
Wired · Global
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
Geopolitics
Spanish mountain village braces for astrotourists lured by total solar eclipse
The Guardian – World · Europe
Somosierra will be prime spot to view celestial alignment on 12 August, an event that poses logistical challengesLittle stirs in the mountains above Somosierra…
Geopolitics
Scientists discover Titan's methane rainstorms are more intense than expected
Times of India – World · India
On the distant moon Titan, intense methane rainstorms transform the icy terrain, creating striking alluvial fans that showcase the areas most affected by these…
Startups
How Aule Space is building a ‘jetpack’ to extend the lives of satellites
Your Story · India
Bengaluru-based Aule Space is building a jetpack that docks with a satellites after they run that has run out of fuel, and extendings theirtheir livesfe by a …
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