Google Research is detailing a new research initiative they're calling Project Suncatcher, the blueprints for a constellation of solar-powered satellites carrying Tensor Processing Units to operate as space-based AI data centers. US President Donald Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman to become Administrator of NASA after withdrawing his initial nomination just this past May. China’s crewed spacecraft Shenzhou‑20, docked at the Tiangong space station since April 24th, has unfortunately had its return to Earth postponed. And, more.

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