Ultra-Black Paint May Solve Satellite Pollution Crisis

A new ultra-black paint may offer a practical solution to the growing problem of light pollution caused by satellites.

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2025-6-13 13:16

Satellite Photo Captures the Demise of the World’s Largest Iceberg

An incredible new satellite image taken by NASA shows the world’s largest iceberg, A23a, rapidly breaking apart as it remains lodged off the coast of South Georgia, a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-5-21 13:47

Mars Satellite Captures Curiosity Rover Driving Across the Red Planet

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captured a unique image of the Curiosity rover mid-drive across the surface of Mars -- the first-ever time a satellite has captured the car-sized vehicle's movement. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-29 17:50

Terrifying Footage Shows Untethered Astronaut Capturing a Satellite

For this week's historical Friday feature, we are traveling to space to recap remarkable video and photographs showing a NASA astronaut flying untethered miles above Earth that have recently caught the imagination of Reddit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-21 16:08

Lunar Satellite Takes Photo of Blue Ghost Spacecraft on the Moon

After Blue Ghost successfully landed on the Moon at the beginning of March, it has now been spotted by an orbiting NASA spacecraft. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-3-13 13:46

Suitcase-Sized Satellite Captures High-Res Images of Earth

ArkEdge Space, a Japanese startup, says it has captured what might be the highest quality images of Earth taken by a CubeSat, a small satellite. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-11 21:44

Satellite Imagery Shows Huge Mounds on Mars That Could Unlock Secret History

Thousands of mounds and hills scattered across the Martian landscape offer yet more evidence of the planet’s wetter past, according to recent research. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-30 20:37

Amazing Satellite Image Shows Mount Vesuvius Peeking Through the Clouds

A satellite captured a remarkable image showing the summit of Mount Vesuvius peeking through a cloud blanket.

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2025-1-29 15:42

Before and After Satellite Photos Show Damage Done by LA Wildfires

Satellite images have laid bare the terrible damage done by the Los Angeles wildfires which have devastated the city and claimed the lives of at least 24 people. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-13 21:28

NASA Satellite Reveals Never-Before-Seen Details of the Ocean Floor

In its first year of operation, NASA's Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite has mapped Earth's mysterious ocean floors with more detail than older satellites could over 30 years. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-1-4 18:59

Astronaut Takes Epic Photo of Two Satellite Galaxies From Onboard the ISS

Photographer and active NASA astronaut Don Pettit has captured a long exposure photo of two satellite galaxies that neighbor the Milky Way from his vantage spot onboard the International Space Station (ISS). [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-12 19:44

Satellite Captures Volcanic Lava Flow Threatening Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

A NASA satellite has captured the volcanic eruption that threatened Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon thermal spa attraction.

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2024-12-4 17:07

Scientists Develop AI Tool That Generates Realistic Satellite Images of Future Flooding

Scientists have developed a new AI tool that lets users generate realistic satellite images of future flooding and prepare for approaching storms. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-28 20:04

Satellite Photo Captures Sacred Volcano Surrounded by ‘Goblin Forest’

The Landsat 8 satellite captured an exquisite image of the snow-capped Mount Taranaki in New Zealand surrounded by an eerie dark green forest of goblin-like trees. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-20 17:12

Satellite Takes Selfie to Show it Was Hit by Space Debris

A satellite has taken a selfie revealing a small hole in it -- highlighting the dangers of space junk.

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2024-11-8 17:25

Satellite Spots ‘Star Trek’ Starfleet Logo Among Dirty Sea Ice

A photo taken by NASA's Earth Observing-1 satellite in 2012 has resurfaced thanks to a bright white patch of sea ice that resembles the iconic Star Trek Starfleet logo. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-27 16:32

Photographer Captures Starlink Satellite Train Sailing Through the Night Sky

There are tens of thousands of satellites above us and they affect our daily lives, yet we rarely see them. But one photographer set out to record some of the best-known satellites: Elon Musk's Starlink. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-26 19:23

Satellite Photo Reveals Grand Canyon-Sized Scar on the Surface of Mars

An enormous Grand Canyon-sized scar on the surface of Mars has been pictured in never-before-seen detail.

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2024-7-9 17:09

Google Maps Satellite Image Appears to Show US Prototype Underwater Drone

A Google Maps satellite image has picked up what is believed to be a prototype U.S. military underwater drone north of Los Angeles. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-27 18:01

Satellite Captures Up Close Photo of Giant Piece of Space Junk

A satellite designed to eliminate the increasing amount of space junk orbiting the Earth has homed in on a 36-foot (11-meter) discarded rocket upper stage to take a remarkable photo. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-19 15:08

Satellite Snaps Photo of the ISS as the Pair Hurtle Past Each Other in Space

A satellite was able to capture a rare photo of the International Space Station as the two spacecraft hurtled past each other in space just 43 miles (69 kilometers) away. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-16 21:32

Satellite Photo Shows an Army of ‘Black Spiders’ on Mars

A photo taken by the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has set the internet alight after it apparently shows large clusters of black spiders crawling on the surface of the Red Planet's southern polar region. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-26 18:56

Satellite Photos and AI Combine to Reveal Secret Roads Damaging Rainforests

Scientists used AI to analyze satellite images and find the secret, unmapped roads that are destroying rainforests.

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2024-3-2 21:35

‘World’s Newest Island’ Seen Growing From Space in Satellite Photos

The "Earth's newest island" can be seen growing from space in newly-released satellite photos.

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2023-12-9 19:38

New NASA Satellite Image is a Technicolor Portrait of Climate Crisis

A new satellite image released by NASA reveals a psychedelic look at a hidden lagoon in a massive Alaskan glacier. However, the incredible photo also paints a worrying picture. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-6 23:07

Declassified CIA Satellite Spy Program Reveals Lost Roman Forts

A declassified Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) satellite spy program has turned up hundreds of photos of ancient Roman forts in the Middle East -- challenging a theory that is decades old. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-27 18:57

High-Resolution Thermal Satellite Takes Earth’s Temperature

A new high-resolution thermal satellite camera has beamed back its first set of spectacular images.

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2023-10-15 15:30

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. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-19 21:43

Satellite Images Reveal Danger of Earth’s Toxic Algae Blooms

Striking satellite photos taken from space reveal how the earth's toxic algae blooms dramatically increased as the climate warmed. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-8 20:41

Stunning Mosaic Image of Earth Captured by Polar-Orbiting Satellite

A recently launched NASA satellite has sent back this stunning mosaic image of Earth, captured over a 24-hour period.

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2023-1-10 20:20

Huge Satellite Threatens to Obscure Photographers’ View of the Night Sky

Astronomers have raised concerns over a new satellite that is now one of the brightest objects in the night sky that could also hinder astrophotographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-2 19:58

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. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-18 23:11

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. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-30 20:13

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. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-11 21:17

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. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-2 16:33

NASA Satellite Photos Reveal the Dramatic Decline of Lake Mead

NASA has revealed dramatic photos that show water levels retreating in Lake Mead which is critical to both the supply of water and electricity across the southwestern United States. petapixel.com »

2022-7-26 20:18

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. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-5 16:27

Japan sends a modified Pentax 300mm F4 lens into space aboard its Kitsune 6 microsatellite

The Pentax DA* 300mm F4 ED(IF) SDM lens has gone to space. Ricoh Imaging Japan announced that its 300mm F4 lens for APS-C cameras has been installed in the Kitsune 6U CubeSat satellite as a shooting lens. dpreview.com »

2022-3-15 20:50

Microsoft's new SpaceEye technology enables imaging satellites to 'see' through clouds using AI

Last year, Microsoft announced Azure Space, making the powerful Azure cloud ecosystem available to the space community. Today, Microsoft has announced new partnerships and capabilities for Azure Space, including innovations such as SpaceEye, which allows users to 'see' through clouds from satellites. dpreview.com »

2021-12-11 18:23

Китай создаст свой аналог космического интернета от Илона Маска

Китай открыл новое государственное предприятие, которое создаст "ответ» на Starlink — интернет-проект Илона Маска. То есть Китай намерен запустить собственный глобальный спутниковый интернет. Перед молодой компанией China Satellite Network Group поставлена задача запускать в космос на низкую околоземную орбиту (НОО) спутники, которые будут предоставлять интернет-услуги в любой точке планеты. photorealm.ru »

2021-5-12 17:31

Deepfake Satellite Images Pose Risk to Global Politics and Military: Report

Fake, AI-generated satellite images can pose threat to nations and agencies worldwide, a team of researchers warns. These bogus images could be used to create hoaxes ranging from natural disasters to propping up other fake news, or even be used to mislead international governments into conflicts. petapixel.com »

2021-4-29 20:50

Explore earth from the Canon CE-SAT-1 satellite and its onboard Canon 5D Mark III

Lead image: San Jose as captured by the Canon CE-SAT-1. Image courtesy of Canon. Click to enlarge. Canon didn't announce any new products at this year's CES, but the company is leveraging an older product to give people the chance to capture simulated photos from distinct perspectives. dpreview.com »

2021-1-15 22:41

Corona: The Curious CIA Satellite That Used a Unique Lens

If we mention the word Corona today, we'd be referring to the virus. That's just the way of common vernacular. In the early 1970s, though, the word meant something different to the CIA. Corona was the name of a spy satellite. thephoblographer.com »

2020-11-1 14:00

Astronomers warn SpaceX Starlink satellites may hinder scientific observation and discovery

SpaceX plans to launch thousands of satellites into space for the firm's Starlink high-speed satellite internet network. While the Starlink service aims to bring high-speed internet to locations where it is otherwise unavailable or prohibitively expensive, Independent is reporting that hundreds of astronomers have expressed concerns that Starlink's satellite array will have an impact on astronomy and slow down scientific discoveries. dpreview.com »

2020-8-27 16:16

I Use Satellite Imagery To Create Artistic Compositions

I’m fascinated by what our planet looks like from above. Natural textures, colors, and patterns, as well as human-made structures rife with symmetry, proportion, and design. Here are some from my ongoing project. boredpanda.com »

2020-8-6 00:56

Canon 5D Mark III Satellite Camera Destroyed in Failed Rocket Launch

This past weekend, Canon was planning to launch its 5D Mark III-based CE-SAT 1B satellite camera into orbit, but it was not meant to be. The satellite was supposed to go as part of Rocket Lab’s aptly named mission “Pics or It Didn’t Happen,” but the Electron vehicle experienced “an anomaly” and all 7 micro-satellites […] petapixel.com »

2020-7-7 19:57

Canon is sending a satellite with high-resolution camera tech into space

Canon will send its high-resolution CE-SAT-IB satellite camera into space as part of Rocket Lab's next payload launch, enabling it to showcase its Earth-imaging capabilities. The private aerospace company, which is based out of California, aims to provide 'frequent and reliable' launches, something it will demonstrate by holding its upcoming 'Pics or It Didn't Happen' launch only three weeks after its 'Don't Stop Me Now' mission. dpreview.com »

2020-6-23 21:53

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. Forget spotting shapes in the clouds or […] petapixel.com »

2020-6-17 21:10

NASA Releases Satellite Images Of Massive California Superbloom Seen From Space

NASA has recently decided to bless our eyes by sharing incredible satellite images of a massive orange poppy superbloom in Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Turns out, the superbloom was so intense in mid-April that it was easily seen from space. boredpanda.com »

2020-5-12 16:07

Satellite Boom to ‘Wreak Havoc’ on Astrophotography, NASA Says

As more and more satellites are being launched into space, reflected light from these objects is causing increased sky pollution and issues for astronomers. Now NASA is asking the public for help in monitoring this growing issue, and all you need to do is shoot smartphone photos of the light streaks in the night sky. […] petapixel.com »

2020-3-10 18:33