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Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber Starpath, a space hardware startup from Hawthorne, California, won second place overall at NASA’s Break the Ice Lunar Challenge in June 2024 and was invited to test their upgraded lunar regolith excavation and transportation rover at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The rover, designed to […]
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Golden Lake
Golden Lake The International Space Station has been capturing hundreds of thousands of images of Earth since its operationalization in November 2000. These photographs, known as Crew Earth Observations, help scientists monitor changes on our planet due to human activity and natural events. The space station’s images also aid in disaster response and monitoring phenomena […]
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NASA, International Astronauts to Address Students from New York
NASA, International Astronauts to Address Students from New York NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Kimiya Yui will connect with middle school students from New York via a live call on September 5, answering STEM questions about their experiences on the International Space Station. The event will be streamed live on NASA’s Learn With NASA YouTube […]
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NASA Awards Spaceflight Operations, Systems Organization Contract
NASA Awards Spaceflight Operations, Systems Organization Contract NASA has awarded ASCEND Aerospace & Technology a $1.8 billion contract to provide spaceflight operations and systems services at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The COSMOS contract, which begins on December 1, 2026, will support NASA’s Flight Operation Directorate for programs including Orion, SLS, ISS, Commercial Crew, […]
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NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires
NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur Retires Megan McArthur, a veteran NASA astronaut, has retired after a career spanning over two decades, logging 213 days in space and conducting numerous scientific experiments. McArthur was a key figure in several notable missions, including Expedition 65/66, where she served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station, and […]
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NASA Seeks Proposals for 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
NASA Seeks Proposals for 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge NASA is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), a contest to design, build, and test rovers for Moon and Mars exploration. The challenge will take place from September 15, 2025, to April 9-11, 2026, with teams competing in remote-controlled and human-powered […]
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in Minnesota
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in Minnesota NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Zena Cardman will participate in a live Q&A session with students from Minnesota on August 20, answering prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions. The event, hosted by the PACER center, aims to inspire teens with disabilities to consider opportunities […]
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Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell
Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has released a statement reflecting on the legacy of astronaut Jim Lovell, who passed away on August 7 at the age of 97. Jim Lovell was a pioneering astronaut who played a crucial role in NASA’s historic Apollo missions, including Gemini […]
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Launches to International Space Station
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Launches to International Space Station NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission successfully launched on August 1, 2025, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The crew members, including NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, will spend six […]
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Crew-11 Launches to International Space Station
Crew-11 Launches to International Space Station Crew-11 launched on August 1, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station. The crew consists of NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. Crew-11 will perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance activities on the space […]
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