Our 1st-ever up-close look at the Martian surface | Space photo of the day for July 22, 2026

On July 22, 2026, the first photograph of the Martian surface was released. Simultaneously, Defense Secretary Hegseth testified that the U.S. war on Iran cost $37.5 billion. Houthi rebels warned shipping companies regarding Saudi Arabian ports, while the Israeli military constructed a barrier in the Gaza Strip. Additionally, the Trump Administration arrested a record number of immigrants in June, though federal judges blocked certain DHS deportations and the revocation of Temporary Protected Status work permits.