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Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth's magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 8 June 26

Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.

James Webb Space Telescope weighs 'sleeping giant' black hole from 10 billion light-years away — and it's 6 billion times our sun's mass

By Robert Lea published 8 June 26

"We can now undertake a more complete census of how black holes develop over time and infer their role in shaping galaxy evolution."

Why do Venus and Jupiter meet up in the sky so often? It's a symptom of a solar system that supports life on Earth

By Doris Elin Urrutia published 8 June 26

As it turns out, the conditions that set Venus and Jupiter up for their conjunctions in the sky are the same that are critical for life to survive on Earth.

'Evolution' at 25: A perfect fusion of 'Ghostbusters' and 'Men in Black' that's become a sci-fi comedy classic

By Sergio Pereira published 8 June 26

Pour out a bottle of Head & Shoulders for Ivan Reitman's Evolution on its 25-year anniversary.

This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit

By Julian Dossett published 8 June 26

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

SpaceX sets new rocket reuse record with 35th launch of Falcon 9 booster

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 8 June 26

Liftoff occurred at 6:13 a.m. EDT on Monday (June 8).

Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction on June 9: Here's where and when to look

By Anthony Wood published 8 June 26

Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky on June 9 — here's how to see it.

Astronaut spots Mount Vesuvius from space | Space photo of the day for June 8, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 8 June 26

"From orbit, volcanoes are some of the most beautiful natural sights."

On this day in space! June 8, 1959: X-15 makes first glide flight

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 8 June 26

On June 8, 1959, NASA's rocket-powered X-15 experimental plane made its first glide flight.

Incoming CME could spark impressive northern lights over the northern US tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 8 June 26

A coronal mass ejection is currently racing toward Earth and could trigger G2 to G3 geomagnetic storm conditions on June 8, potentially boosting aurora displays across northern latitudes.