Planetary

1. Chandrayaan-2 Enters Lunar Orbit

   The combination lander, rover, and orbiter fired its main engine to enter orbit around the Moon at 09:02 IST (03:32 UTC) on 20 August.

2. OSIRIS-REx Team Picks 4 Candidate Sample Sites on Asteroid Bennu

   The sites each have unique characteristics that would advance the field of asteroid science.

3. How to See LightSail 2 in the Night Sky

   If your latitude is within 42 degrees of the equator, there's a chance you may be able to spot LightSail 2's reflective solar sail.

4. Chandrayaan-2 Headed for Lunar Orbit

   At 02:21 IST (20:51 UTC), the spacecraft fired its main engine, changing its orbit to intersect with the Moon.

5. NASA, ESA Officials Outline Latest Mars Sample Return Plans

   The current strategy includes the Mars 2020 rover, a lander carrying a rover and ascent vehicle, and an Earth return orbiter.