The black fungus found in Chornobyl survives on radiation, which could revolutionize the space industry. It could protect spacecraft crews and extraterrestrial colonies from cosmic rays.
Blue Origin is preparing its New Glenn rocket for its first major launch in late October or November. It will deliver NASA's ESCAPADE probes to Mars to study the planet's atmosphere.
NASA scientists, using the TESS satellite and the James Webb Space Telescope, have discovered exoplanet WD 1856+534b, which is larger than Jupiter and located in a "forbidden zone" around a dying star. This planet, 5.8 billion years old, is located 82 light-years from Earth and is the coldest exoplanet ever directly observed.
The NISAR satellite, a joint development by NASA and ISRO, has been launched into orbit with the largest reflector antenna. It will track glacier movement, earthquakes, landslides, and deforestation.
On August 28, the Mareike anticyclone will determine the weather in Ukraine, bringing dry and sunny weather with a gradual increase in temperature. Real heat up to +34 degrees is expected from Friday and will last until the end of summer.
On August 26, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with short-term rains and thunderstorms in some regions. The air temperature will range from 15° to 26° Celsius.
The week of August 25-31, 2025, promises to be productive due to the waxing Moon and the absence of planetary retrogrades. However, the first half of the week will require caution in love and financial matters due to the opposition of Venus with Pluto.
On August 23, a "black moon" will rise – a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs once every 33 months. This creates ideal conditions for observing the Milky Way.
This week brings a new moon on August 23, opening a new cycle, but with a sense of instability. The White Moon in Leo until March 2026 will emphasize the importance of sincerity and creativity.
SpaceX is preparing for the tenth test flight of Starship on August 24 from the Starbase site. This launch is a key stage in preparing the spacecraft for NASA's lunar missions.
