https://scienceandexploration.com/space-astronomy/euclid-telescope-milky-way-star-map Science and Exploration en 2026-06-27T11:28:28.182Z Euclid telescope maps 60 million stars in Milky Way's heart Euclid telescope, Milky Way, galactic center, stars, planetary systems /api/media/articles/scienceandexploration/scienceandexploration-euclid-telescope-milky-way-star-map-1782559673000/hero.png The Euclid telescope's image revealing the intricate and densely packed stars at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy, showcasing millions of stars. https://scienceandexploration.com/space-astronomy/nasa-swift-boost-mission-launch Science and Exploration en 2026-06-27T11:24:54.938Z NASA Swift Boost Mission Aims for June Launch to Extend Observatory Life NASA Swift Boost Mission, Swift Observatory, satellite reboost, commercial space, spacecraft servicing /api/media/articles/scienceandexploration/scienceandexploration-nasa-swift-boost-mission-launch-1782559466674/hero.png A commercial robotic spacecraft approaches the NASA Swift Observatory in orbit, preparing for a critical reboost maneuver to extend its operational life. https://scienceandexploration.com/space-astronomy/nasa-space-tech-collaboration-proposals Science and Exploration en 2026-06-27T11:24:31.532Z NASA identifies 41 space tech proposals for future collaboration NASA, space technology, future collaboration, Moon missions, Mars missions /api/media/articles/scienceandexploration/scienceandexploration-nasa-space-tech-collaboration-proposals-1782559443638/hero.png A futuristic spacecraft orbits Earth, symbolizing NASA's selected technology proposals for future Moon and Mars missions. https://scienceandexploration.com/space-astronomy/nasa-tests-cryocoupler-in-orbit-refueling Science and Exploration en 2026-06-27T11:20:27.914Z NASA tests cryocoupler for in-orbit refueling NASA, cryocoupler, in-orbit refueling, spacecraft refueling, space technology /api/media/articles/scienceandexploration/scienceandexploration-nasa-tests-cryocoupler-in-orbit-refueling-1782559195354/hero.png A futuristic spacecraft connects to a satellite using a glowing cryocoupler for in-orbit refueling, with Earth in the background. https://scienceandexploration.com/space-astronomy/purdue-university-nasa-lander-challenge-win Science and Exploration en 2026-06-27T11:20:11.371Z Purdue University Awarded $5,000 in NASA Lander Challenge Purdue University, NASA Lander Challenge, space exploration, lunar landers, student teams /api/media/articles/scienceandexploration/scienceandexploration-purdue-university-nasa-lander-challenge-win-1782559177195/hero.png A futuristic lunar lander with the Purdue University logo successfully landing on the moon's surface under a starry sky with Earth in view. https://scienceandexploration.com/space-astronomy/cigar-galaxy-stars-webb-telescope-discovery Science and Exploration en 2026-06-26T08:32:12.719Z Cigar Galaxy ignites millions of stars at an extreme rate Cigar Galaxy, M82, James Webb Space Telescope, JWST, star formation /api/media/articles/scienceandexploration/scienceandexploration-cigar-galaxy-stars-webb-telescope-discovery-1782462698202/hero.png The James Webb Space Telescope reveals millions of previously hidden stars within the dusty disk of the Cigar Galaxy, M82, showcasing intense star formation. https://scienceandexploration.com/space-astronomy/nasa-sba-partnership-space-economy Science and Exploration en 2026-06-26T08:31:18.246Z NASA and SBA to Launch New Partnership for Space Economy NASA, Small Business Administration, space economy, small business growth, aerospace industry /api/media/articles/scienceandexploration/scienceandexploration-nasa-sba-partnership-space-economy-1782462645084/hero.png NASA and SBA logos merging against a starry sky, symbolizing a new partnership to foster small business involvement in the space economy. https://scienceandexploration.com/space-astronomy/botswana-artemis-accords-lunar-exploration Science and Exploration en 2026-06-26T08:31:01.539Z Botswana becomes 68th nation to sign NASA's Artemis Accords Botswana, Artemis Accords, NASA, Space Exploration, Lunar Exploration /api/media/articles/scienceandexploration/scienceandexploration-botswana-artemis-accords-lunar-exploration-1782462632643/hero.png Botswana's flag on the moon with Earth in the background, symbolizing its commitment to the Artemis Accords and lunar exploration.