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🛫 Fighter pilots are getting a new teammate. The MQ-28 Ghost Bat will operate with crewed aircraft during Exercise Valiant Shield, helping shape the future of autonomous air combat. What could this change? 🚀👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/30/boe…

🌌 Ten years. One location. A completely different result. This breathtaking panorama of the Milky Way above an Australian lighthouse was recreated a decade after the original, using 42 images and years of experience. Was it worth the wait? 👇 Credit: Trevor Dobson

🚀 The next breakthrough on the Moon or Mars could come from a startup you've never heard of. NASA has selected 41 new technology projects to help solve some of the biggest challenges of future deep-space exploration. Which innovations made the cut? 👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/29/nas…

🌌 Why does this galaxy look like it's blowing red smoke? The Cigar Galaxy isn't on fire, it's unleashing a colossal galactic superwind powered by millions of stars. Take a closer look 🌌👇 Credit : NASA, ESA, CSA, A. Smercina (STScI, Tufts), T. Williams (U. Manchester)

🛰️ Scientists spent 13 years bouncing radar off Europa. The result? The clearest radar portrait yet of Jupiter's icy moon, and fresh evidence supporting the existence of a vast ocean beneath its surface. See what they discovered 👀 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/29/sci…

Artificial intelligence is becoming a strategic asset. According to a new CNAS report, China's AI progress could reshape future military operations, from cyber warfare to autonomous systems. What could this mean for global security? 👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/27/chi…

🌌 Some places don't need filters. This breathtaking timelapse above Zion National Park captures the sky in all its glory. Take a moment to look up 👇✨ Credit : AverySloss

🏆 One of the UK's highest engineering honours has gone to a space pioneer. Professor Robert Thomson FREng has been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering for a career that helped shape modern satellite technology. Discover his impact 👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/29/pro…

🌌 Imagine looking out of the ISS window and seeing this. An ESA astronaut says this brilliant aurora was one of the most unforgettable sights of the mission. Would you ever get tired of this view? 💚👇 Credit : ESA/NASA – S. Adenot

🌕 Missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond could soon stop to refuel instead of carrying everything from Earth. NASA has tested a new automated cryocoupler that could make in-orbit propellant transfer a reality. How big a leap is this? 👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/28/nas…

☄️ A forgotten cosmic collision has resurfaced after billions of years. Researchers believe they've identified Earth's oldest known impact crater, offering a rare window into the planet's violent beginnings. See how they uncovered it 👀 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/25/the…

✨ One of the brightest objects in the night sky... gone in an instant. A rare lunar occultation briefly concealed Venus before revealing it again in spectacular fashion. See the moment for yourself 🌙👇 Credit: Reddit / CorrectPresence936

🛫 Air combat may be about to get a lot longer range. The US Air Force is developing a missile capable of hitting air and ground targets from over 1,000 miles, far beyond today's systems. Read more 👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/27/us-…

🌅 The Sun never stands still. This remarkable year-long photo series captures its gradual journey across the horizon, a beautiful reminder that our planet is constantly in motion. a closer look 👇 Credit: Ciro Nuzzi

🌊 The Black Sea has turned an incredible shade of turquoise. NASA satellites captured this breathtaking transformation from orbit, and the reason behind it is far more fascinating than you might think. See what's happening 👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/26/nas…

🛰️ GPS won't work on the Moon. AI might. Firefly's acquisition of Space-ng brings vision-based autonomous navigation to its growing fleet of lunar and orbital vehicles. Could this become the new standard for spaceflight? 🚀👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/26/fir…

Most people think city lights erase the Milky Way. This incredible image proves otherwise, revealing our galaxy above the heart of Seoul using infrared photography. Take a closer look ✨👇

🛰️ Success can sometimes mean building less. After proving its laser communications technology in orbit, the SDA has cancelled plans for 11 satellites, saving resources while keeping its goals on track. Here's why 👇 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/26/sda…

🌌 Nature is the greatest artist. This breathtaking view of Jupiter's cloud tops has one surprising feature that many people instantly recognise, a dolphin. Can you spot it? 🐬👇 Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Kevin M. Gill

🚀 Kenya is taking another step into the global space economy. A new agreement with ESA aims to expand Earth observation capabilities, support innovation, and help grow the country's space sector. See what's planned 🌍 orbitaltoday.com/2026/06/26/ken…