High-Resolution Thermal Satellite Takes Earth’s Temperature
A new high-resolution thermal satellite camera has beamed back its first set of spectacular images.
Shocking Before and After Satellite Imagery of Embattled City in Ukraine
Fresh satellite images of the embattled Ukrainian city of Bakhmut lays bare the awful destruction that war has brought to the region.
Stunning Photo of Earth Taken by Europe’s Powerful New Satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a stunning photo of Earth from its latest satellite imager that captures weather conditions in never-before-seen detail.
Mystery as Enormous Bright Light Dazzles Cameras in Ukraine
Multiple cameras picked up a massive flash of light over Ukraine last night with no clear explanation as to what it was.
Astronomer Captures NASA’s Mysterious Green Laser Beams
A homemade motion detection camera has become the first instrument on Earth to capture NASA's enigmatic ICESat-2 satellite firing laser beams at Earth.
This is the First Photo Shot with Sony’s Star Sphere Satellite
Sony has released the first photo captured by its new Star Sphere satellite, which aims to allow ordinary people to have access to a camera in Earth orbit and shoot their own space photos.
Large Piece of the Sun Breaks Off into a Vortex, Confusing Scientists
A satellite captured the moment a chunk of the Sun's northern pole broke off into a vortex, as scientists struggle to understand what is happening.
You Can Take a New High-Res Satellite Photo of Any Place on Earth for $175
With the goal of democratizing satellite images, SkyFi has launched a new app for iOS, Android, and web browsers that lets anyone access high-resolution photos of Earth quickly, easily, and affordably.
Sony Star Sphere Will Let You Take Photos from an Orbiting Satellite
Sony describes its Star Sphere project as a way to open space perspectives that have been previously limited to just astronauts and provide it to anyone on Earth via remote-controlled orbiting camera satellites.
The CosmoCap Camera Body Cap Hides a Secret AirTag Compartment
Kuvrd has announced the CosmoCaps and Satellites, camera body caps and small silicone sleeves that together allow photographers to track their cameras with AirTags.
James Webb and Hubble Caught Detailed Photos of the DART Impact
The James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope both managed to capture detailed images of the impact of the planetary defense Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). It is the first time that Webb and Hubble have simultaneously observed the same celestial target.
Images from Space and Earth Show the Terrifying Power of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has made landfall in Florida threatening the lives of residents and leaving millions without power.
First Photos of the DART Asteroid Impact Shot by a Mini Space Camera
NASA's planetary defense Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) concluded earlier this week and the first photos taken by a small “mini photographer” spacecraft called the LICIACube have been published.
Camera Satellite Will Record DART Spacecraft’s Impact with an Asteroid
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is the world's first planetary defense test mission and it has deployed a smaller "mini photographer" spacecraft that will record all of the details of its planned impact with an asteroid.
French Officials Use Satellite Photos and AI to Spot Unregistered Pools
France is estimated to have about 3.2 million private swimming pools, but many of them are unregistered. Authorities are using satellite photos and AI to find them to recover about €10 million in unpaid taxes.
Satellite Imagery Reveals Antarctic Ice Loss is Double Previous Estimates
New research on Antarctica found in two separate studies that reference multiple optical and radar satellite sensors has revealed that the ice loss in Antarctica is much worse than previous estimates.
Stunning Instagram Page That Posts Satellite Images Moves Toward Video
From the construction of a public park in Manhattan to the Yarlung Tsangpo River changing course on the Tibetan Plateau, the Daily Overview uses satellite imagery to create stunning images that detail how the world is changing.
Satellite With GoPro Attached Takes Epic Selfie Above Great Barrier Reef
NanoAvionics sent a satellite into space with a selfie stick attached to a GoPro, which then transmitted back the world's first spacecraft selfie in 4K.
Aurora Camera Photographs Strange Glowing Orb in the Alaskan Sky
Late last month, a bright and glowing orb streaked across the Alaskan sky, interrupting a view of the northern lights. The spinning blue circle was captured by aurora cameras and scientists think they've isolated what the mystery object was.
A Modified Pentax 300mm Lens is at the Heart of Japan’s Kitsune Satellite
Ricoh Japan has announced that its Pentax DA* 300mm f/4 ED (IF) SDM lens has been installed on Japan's Kitsune 6U Microsatellite and has been sent into space.
Watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Separate and Return to Earth
SpaceX has been using the Falcon 9 partially reusable two-stage-to-orbit medium-lift launch system that can return to Earth and be flown again multiple times for several years, but it's no less impressive to see it in action every time.
Tonga Volcano Eruption One of the Biggest Ever Captured From Space
An undersea volcano near the Pacific island nation of Tonga has erupted, sending an explosive shockwave by air and a tsunami by sea ripping across the Pacific Ocean. The eruption was captured in satellite images and is one of the most violent ever seen from space.
Stealth Bomber Caught Mid-Flight in a Google Maps Photo
A Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber has been caught flying over farm fields in the Midwest by Google Satellite cameras. It was spotted by a sharp-eyed Google Maps user.
NASA’s New Landsat 9 Satellite Snaps First Photos of a Changing Planet
The Landsat 9, a joint mission between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has captured its first photos as part of its mission to document changes to the planet and the impacts of climate change.
Amateur Astronomer Discovers New Moon of Jupiter in Photo from 2003
Amateur astronomer Kai Ly has discovered a new moon of Jupiter while examining photos taken in 2003 with the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT). It is the first time a new moon in the Solar System has been discovered by an amateur.
Hiker Rescued After Man on Twitter Located Him From a Photo of His Feet
A hiker who had been missing in the mountains of Southern California was found after a Twitter user pinpointed his location from the last photo the hiker sent to a friend, which was shared by authorities on social media.
Nikon Invests Majority Stake in Boeing-Backed Aerospace Startup
Nikon has bought a majority stake in the U.S. startup Morf3D, an aerospace supplier that has a list of high-profile customers internationally including Boeing. The Japanese camera company's investment comes ahead of an expected boom in small satellite production.
NASA Satellite Photo Shows Fires and Smoke ‘Dominating’ the West Coast
Here's an eye-opening satellite photo captured by NASA showing the wildfires and smoke "dominating" the landscape of the western United States.
SpaceX Satellites Ruin Photographer’s Shots of Comet NEOWISE
As NASA recently warned, the light pollution caused by the boom in satellites is indeed "wreaking havoc" on astrophotography. Photographer Daniel López tried to shoot a telephoto timelapse of Comet NEOWISE this week but was thwarted by SpaceX's Starlink satellites.
NASA Shares Beautiful Satellite Photo of Madagascar Bay that Looks Like a Giant Octopus
If you need a break from the lawsuits and software updates, and just want to sit in awe for a moment, NASA has got you covered. The space agency has just re-shared a stunning satellite image of a bay in Madagascar that looks just like a giant octopus.