This Week in Space – September 22-27, 2025
🚀 Mission Updates
NASA’s Cosmic Carpool: New SpaceX Mission Launches
Astrophysicist David McComas leads a new SpaceX mission to the point between Earth and the Sun, carrying multiple scientific payloads in NASA’s latest cosmic carpool venture.
Ham Radio Operators Needed for NASA Moon Mission Tracking
NASA seeks volunteers to passively track the 2026 Moon mission using amateur radio equipment, highlighting the crucial role of ham operators in space exploration.
🌍 Earth From Space
Golden Lake: Stunning ISS Photography
Golden sunglint highlights Lake Balkhash in this breathtaking May 2016 photograph taken from the International Space Station, showcasing Earth’s natural beauty from orbit.
☀️ Space Weather Update
Solar Activity Reaches Moderate Levels
Solar activity reached moderate levels this week with an impulsive M1.0 flare observed on September 20th, continuing the pattern of increased solar activity as we approach solar maximum.
📻 Amateur Radio in Space
Ham Radio for Public Service
Amateur radio continues its vital partnership with served agencies in providing communications support, demonstrating the enduring importance of ham radio in emergency and public service operations.
ARRL Legislative Push: Every Ham Counts
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® needs every radio amateur in the United States to help pass critical legislation supporting amateur radio operations and public service capabilities.
💰 Space Program Transparency
NASA Mission Spending Tracker
The Planetary Society continues developing comprehensive mission spending trackers to increase transparency and discoveries in our exploration of space, helping the public understand space program investments.
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