July 2026 Satellite Puzzler
July 2026 Satellite Puzzler

Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.

The World Cup From 250 Miles Up
The World Cup From 250 Miles Up

Over the years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have photographed several of the cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Examining Algal Blooms in Blue Mesa
Examining Algal Blooms in Blue Mesa

Using satellite data, researchers connected harmful algal blooms with warm water and low water levels at one of Colorado’s largest reservoirs.

The Birthplace of the United States
The Birthplace of the United States

It was here the founders shaped the future of American government.

A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate
A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate

The farms and gardens of Mount Vernon played a central role in the life of America’s first president.

Star-Spangled City
Star-Spangled City

Two hundred years ago, a battle in the port city of Baltimore inspired the writing of America’s national anthem.

The Battle for Sullivan’s Island
The Battle for Sullivan’s Island

Marshy, sandy terrain and an impassable inlet helped colonial forces repel British forces during a pivotal battle on the barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina, on June 28, 1776.

A Turquoise Tint for the Black Sea
A Turquoise Tint for the Black Sea

Phytoplankton added a milky blue hue to the waters of the Black Sea and nearby waterways in spring and summer 2026.

Playing the Moon Game 
Playing the Moon Game 

Apollo astronauts previewed their roles as lunar field geologists in Alaska’s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.

Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea
Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea

Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska’s Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the approach of the summer solstice.