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Hubble Sees Swarm of Galaxies

Hubble Sees Swarm of Galaxies

- Hubble imaged the galaxy cluster MACS0329-0211, producing a dense field of galaxies resembling a “swarm.” - The view shows large elliptical galaxies as well as spiral and lenticular galaxies, some edge-on and some face-on. - Faint, curved arcs in the upper-right and distorted central features are gravitationally lensed

ESA astronaut assignment on Artemis 3 part of negotiations on revised Artemis roles

ESA astronaut assignment on Artemis 3 part of negotiations on revised Artemis roles

- ESA’s assignment of an astronaut to Artemis 3 is linked to ongoing negotiations over revised roles and contributions within the Artemis program. - Discussions involve how European hardware, science tasks, and Gateway participation translate into crew opportunities. - The talks cover trade-offs among ESA, NASA, and commercial partners on lander

Why Orbital Data Centers Are Harder Than Silicon Valley Thinks

Why Orbital Data Centers Are Harder Than Silicon Valley Thinks

- Orbital data centers promise lower latency and global coverage but face major engineering challenges. - Heat rejection in vacuum, radiation shielding, and reliability without physical maintenance are significant hurdles. - High launch and deployment costs, limited power availability, and strict mass constraints complicate designs. - Economic and regulatory uncertainties, plus competition from improving

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg

• SpaceX will launch Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SLC-4E carrying 24 Starlink satellites (Starlink 17-44), expanding the low Earth orbit constellation of over 10,500 satellites. • Liftoff is scheduled for 8:05:59 a.m. PDT; Spaceflight Now will provide live coverage beginning ~30 minutes prior. • The first stage

Soccer Meets Space Science

Soccer Meets Space Science

- A March 2, 2026, photo from the International Space Station shows a soccer ball floating in microgravity. - ISS crew tested soccer balls to study how internal mass affects motion and stability in microgravity. - Results improved understanding of how embedded technologies, including match‑ball sensors, can influence ball performance. - NASA says

Infoblob Daily Digest — June 11, 2026

Infoblob Daily Digest — June 11, 2026

Today’s developments show accelerating commercialization and capability growth across civil, defense and commercial space, accompanied by concentrated schedule, supply‑chain and operational risks. Key agency and industry moves highlight that dynamic: NASA named the four‑person Artemis III crew and reported continued schedule and partner‑lander risk as Starship

Long March 5 launches classified satellite, Zhuque-2E lofts direct-to-device test sats

Long March 5 launches classified satellite, Zhuque-2E lofts direct-to-device test sats

- China’s Long March 5 launched a classified satellite into orbit, details withheld by authorities. - Commercial provider Zhuque-2E deployed experimental direct-to-device test satellites demonstrating consumer connectivity capabilities. - Coverage noted by SpaceNews and shared on Reddit’s r/SpacePolicy. Source: Read the full article Photo by @spacex / Unsplash