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Total Solar Eclipse (Spain/Iceland)
Do NOT miss this one if you’re able to see it.
Those across parts of Europe and the North Atlantic are lucky enough to see one of the most amazing things available to Earthlings: a total solar eclipse.
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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse
A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur overnight August 27-28, 2026 visible across the Americas as well as parts of Europe and Africa.
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🛰️ Roman Space Telescope Launch Window Opens
The launch window opens on August 30 for the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope!
Image credit: NASA
Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Peak
The peak of the late-July meteor shower, originating from debris left by comet 96P/Machholz. While those in the Southern hemisphere will get the best views, mid-northern latitudes can still see them. At peak, you’ll see around 20 meteors per hour.
Williams, Kud-Sverchkov and Mikaev depart ISS
Astronaut Christopher Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev will leave the International Space Station (ISS) on July 26. The crew will undock in the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft to conclude their eight-month science mission, marking the end of Expedition 74, and handing over to Expedition 75.
Change of Command Ceremony: Meir becomes Commander of ISS
The Change of Command Ceremony will happen at 9:30 am ET, as the Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchov, who leads Expedition 74 hands over command to NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, before his return to Earth later that evening .
Kud-Sverchov assumed command from NASA astronaut Mike Fincke during an on-orbit ceremony on January 12, 2026
CIA’s Eyes in the Sky: From Spy Planes and Space to Everyday Technology
An online lecture from Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in partnership with the CIA, to share how these innovations born in secrecy have shaped technology, industry, and daily life.
registration required
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🚀 ISS Expeditions 74/75 Launch (w/ NASA Astronaut Anil Menon)
A Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft will launch to take NASA Astronaut Anil Menon to the ISS!
Image credit: NASA
NASA Moon Base Update
“NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host a virtual conversation at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 30, to share updates to NASA’s plans to build a Moon Base on the lunar surface.”
image credit: NASA
Asteroid Day
Asteroid Day is an annual global awareness event marking the 1908 Tunguska impact, promoting the awareness about asteroids, and what can be done to protect the Earth, its communities, and future generations from a catastrophic event.
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Chris Williams & Jessica Meir Spacewalk on ISS
NASA Astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir conduct a spacewalk to repair the Candarm2.
Tune in to NASA Streaming channels at 7am to watch live coverage.
Image credit: NASA
Full Strawberry Moon (a micromoon!)
The June full moon, named by Algonquin tribes who used as as a seasonal marker, signaling the brief window to harvest wild strawberries and other fruits.
Launch Day for the Rescue of Swift Observatory
Swift Boost launches for a truly film-worthy attempt to rescue Swift Observatory, which is slowly falling out of orbit.
A story not to miss. Check out the link.
Asteroid Day Festival (June 26 & 27)
A celebration of Asteroid Day in Luxembourg, with events live-streamed for the public to enjoy.
image credit: asteroidday.com
Pre-Spacewalk Press Conference
NASA Astronauts Jessica Meir & Chris Williams will be doing a spacewalk on Tuesday, June 30 to conduct some repairs to the orbital complex’s Canadarm2 robotic arm.
Tune in to NASA Streaming channels at 2p ET to hear the pre-spacewalk press conference!
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🧑🏽🚀 Anil Menon Pre-launch Press Conference
Prelaunch press conference with Astronaut Anil Menon who is headed to the ISS on July 14 on his first spaceflight.
Image credit: NASA
Summer Solstice
Resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year, the summer solstice is the moment when Earth's axial tilt points a hemisphere most directly toward the Sun.
Check out your local science museums for Summer Solstice Events around you!