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NASA moves space shuttle Endeavour to California Science Center for exhibit

NASA's space shuttle Endeavour was moved to the California Science Center on Sept. 21, 2012, after its final flight, marking the end of an era in human spaceflight. The exhibit aims to inspire future...

NASA · 1 day ago · 1 min read

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope to deliver sharper images, double mission duration

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will provide images 30% sharper than expected and operate for up to ten years, doubling its initial mission duration. These improvements will enhance astronomical...

Live Science · 2 days ago · 1 min read

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NASA welcomes Expedition 74 astronauts home after 200-day mission

NASA will welcome home the Expedition 74 crew at Space Center Houston on Sunday after their record-setting 200-day mission aboard the International Space Station. The ceremony, open to the public and...

NASA · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

NASA captures dense valley fog over Appalachian Plateau on September 12

NASA's satellite images captured dense valley fog over the Appalachian Plateau on September 12, 2024, affecting a 12,000-square-mile area and reducing visibility. This data will enhance fog forecasts...

NASA · 4 days ago · 1 min read

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NASA's Curiosity rover recharges batteries for future Mars explorations

NASA's Curiosity rover is currently recharging its batteries during sols 5060 to 5062 to ensure it remains operational for future explorations on Mars. This strategic pause allows the team to analyze...

NASA · 4 days ago · 1 min read

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NASA's Perseverance rover discovers ruby crystals in Jezero Crater

NASA’s Perseverance rover has found ruby crystals on Mars, indicating significant geological processes in the Jezero Crater. This discovery enhances our understanding of Mars' history and could inform future...

NASA · 4 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA accelerates Moon mission, targets astronaut return by 2028

NASA plans to return astronauts to the Moon in 2028, five years earlier than initially scheduled, using lunar landers developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin. This initiative aims to establish a sustainable lunar...

ScienceDaily · 5 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA unveils PROMISE lunar rover for 2028 Artemis mission to Moon

NASA's new lunar rover, PROMISE, is set to launch in 2028 as part of the Artemis program to support sustainable human presence on the Moon. It will map resources and test technologies essential for future...

Scientific American · 6 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA invites applications for 30 new astronaut candidates by January

NASA is accepting applications for up to 30 new astronaut candidates until the end of January, aiming to enhance its workforce for upcoming lunar and Mars missions. The agency seeks a diverse pool of...

NASA · 6 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA and ESA unveil Hubble's stunning image of globular cluster M30

NASA and the European Space Agency released a new Hubble image of the globular cluster Messier 30, showcasing its dense core and ancient stars, crucial for studying stellar evolution and dynamics in dense star...

NASA · 7 days ago · 2 min read

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November showcases supermoon, Mars-Jupiter conjunction, and Leonid meteor showers

November features a supermoon on the 27th, a close conjunction of Mars and Jupiter, and the Leonid meteor showers peaking around the 17th, offering spectacular views for stargazers. These events coincide with...

ScienceDaily · 8 days ago · 1 min read

Technology

Blue Origin develops BE-7X rocket engine, cuts costs by 75%

Blue Origin is developing a new rocket engine, the BE-7X, which promises higher thrust at one-quarter the cost of competing engines and is set for flight tests by early 2027. This innovation could...

Ars Technica · 8 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA's Swift Observatory set to re-enter Earth imminently, debris possible

NASA's Swift Observatory, a 3,200-pound satellite that has studied cosmic explosions for over 20 years, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere imminently after a failed attempt to boost its orbit. While...

Live Science · 10 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA's Dawn reveals water ice conceals salt deposits on Ceres

NASA's Dawn spacecraft has revealed that water ice on Ceres is hiding extensive salt deposits beneath its surface, reshaping our understanding of the dwarf planet's geology. This finding suggests Ceres may...

Phys.org · 11 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA's CHAPEA crew completes year-long Mars simulation on October 31, 2026.

NASA's CHAPEA crew completed a year-long simulated Mars mission on October 31, 2026, providing vital data on the effects of isolation on crew health and performance. This research will inform future manned...

NASA · 11 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA invites media to cover Northrop Grumman CRS-25 launch in November

NASA has accredited media for the Northrop Grumman CRS-25 mission, scheduled for November, which will deliver essential supplies and equipment to the International Space Station using a Cygnus XL spacecraft...

NASA · 11 days ago · 1 min read

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NASA confirms highly reflective lava planet with unusual orbiting behavior.

NASA's Kepler and TESS missions have confirmed a highly reflective, lava-covered planet that orbits its star in just 22 hours, challenging existing models of planetary formation. Its extreme conditions provide...

Phys.org · 13 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA's Voyager spacecraft continues to send data from interstellar space

NASA's Voyager spacecraft, launched in 1977, utilized a rare planetary alignment to explore the outer solar system, delivering groundbreaking data on gas giants and their moons. Today, they continue to provide...

NASA · 15 days ago · 2 min read

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NASA reveals new mid-infrared image of Cepheus Flare using James Webb

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day showcased a new mid-infrared image of the Cepheus Flare, revealing protostars and a shock front, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. This high-resolution observation...

NASA · 15 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

NASA satellite images reveal skull-like ice formation on Vega Island

NASA satellite images revealed a skull‑like ice formation on Vega Island, Antarctica, on March 15, 2026. The shape, seen in high‑resolution optical and radar data, looks eerily similar to a human skull and...

NASA · 15 days ago · 1 min read