Thursday, May 7, 2026

2 Russian satellites get within 10 feet of each other in orbit

'Whatever Russia is testing, it's sophisticated' | Artemis 2 brought nearly 350,000 people to Florida | Europe's 1st reusable spacecraft clears key hurdles
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May 7, 2026
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'Whatever Russia is testing, it's sophisticated'
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You made it to Thursday, space fans!

Two Russian satellites came within 10 feet of one another, signaling some seriously sophisticated maneuvering ability, we continue to see the amazing fallout from Artemis 2, scientists are investigating ripples in spacetime, and so much more. 

 
Check out what's big in space this week below!
 
 
What's Happening?
 
 
 
 
 
Spaceflight
 
Artemis 2 brought nearly 350,000 people to Florida
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About 346,000 U.S. visitors — roughly the equivalent of the population of Honolulu, Hawaii — came to Florida's Space Coast during the Artemis 2 launch campaign.
 
What a Crowd!
 
Europe's 1st reusable spacecraft clears key hurdles
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Space Rider, a novel spacecraft concept from the European Space Agency, is passing key milestones in its tests and qualifications to bring the vehicle to flight readiness.
 
Readying for Launch
 
 
 
 
Skywatching
 
10 hidden spots to see the rare total solar eclipse
Space.com
From desert badlands to hilltop villages, these off-the-beaten-track locations offer clear views of Spain's rare sunset total solar eclipse.
 
Where Will it Be?
 
 
 
 
Technology
 
What 6 years of Mars driving did to a NASA rover
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A new video released by NASA/JPL documents six years of Curiosity rover's wheels while driving on Mars.
 
What Happened?
 
 
 
 
Science & Astronomy
 
How do the biggest black holes in the universe form? 
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Merging black holes and neutron stars have unusual oval orbits prior to colliding and merging, which challenge the laws of physics.
 
Learn More
 
Should Titan be humanity's next destination?
Space.com
Next month, a first-of-its-kind gathering will blueprint an eventual crewed trek to tantalizing Titan, the largest of Saturn's many moons.
 
Saturn vs Mars
 
 
 
 
Editor's Note
 
Editor's Note
And that's it for our space update today!
 
Thanks for sticking with me to the end of this message. Stay tuned to learn about Russia's secret cosmonaut training center, strange alien planets, and some interesting findings coming out of the Artemis 2 mission! 
 
 
Keep looking up!
Chelsea Gohd
Content Manager, Space.com.
 
 
 
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