NASA's Roman Space Telescope prepares for launch

• NASA released a high-resolution image of the Centaurus A galaxy to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope. • The image captures the aftermath of a massive cosmic collision that occurred approximately 2 billion years ago, resulting in the galaxy's unique, distorted shape.

• A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched early Thursday morning, July 9, at 5:25 a.m. ET. • This specific booster has achieved a record-breaking milestone by flying for the 36th time.

• MIT nuclear physicist Areg Danagoulian has proposed a method to detect nuclear weapons in Earth's orbit by utilizing the Van Allen radiation belts. • The strategy leverages the belts' high-energy charged particles, which are trapped by Earth's magnetic field and often travel at near-light speeds.

• SpaceX launched the Transporter-17 rideshare mission on July 7, continuing its series of dedicated small-satellite deployments. • The launch occurs amid growing industry concerns regarding the long-term viability and future of the Transporter program.

• Researchers exploring deep underwater canyons off Western Australia discovered a diverse ecosystem of elusive marine life, including evidence of the legendary giant squid. • Separately, scientists reported on May 10, 2026, that a critical Atlantic Ocean current system linked to global climate regulation is showing strong signs of weakening.

• MIT physicist Areg Danagoulian has proposed a new satellite detector capable of identifying hidden nuclear weapons in orbit with over 99 percent confidence. • The technology addresses a critical verification gap, as there is currently no peer-reviewed scientific method to prove a satellite is carrying nuclear material without opening it.

• NASA and Katalyst have postponed a mission to relocate an aging satellite into a safer orbit, citing technical difficulties and unfavorable weather conditions. • Amazon is preparing to launch its Leo broadband satellite network, while India's Skyroot Aerospace, founded by former ISRO engineers, is gearing up for its first private satellite launch.

• A new study suggests that Earth may avoid being swallowed by the sun when it evolves into a red giant approximately 5 billion years from now. • Researchers based their findings on observations of other sun-like giant stars, indicating that the planet's orbit might shift enough to escape the star's expanding outer layers.

• NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has successfully woken up in good health after completing its longest hibernation period to date, which lasted nearly one year. • The spacecraft is now ready to resume transmitting data as it continues its mission to explore the distant reaches of the solar system.

• NASA's New Horizons probe has successfully woken up from a nearly year-long hibernation while positioned approximately 6 billion miles away beyond Pluto. • The spacecraft is equipped with advanced scientific instruments that allow for more sensitive measurements of the distant solar system than previous missions.

• SciENcv, a new platform, is now live as announced by NASA Science. • As of 1 September 2026, SciENcv will be required for all NSPIRES proposals, marking a significant change in the proposal submission process.