Exploration
New species are being discovered faster than ever before
New species are being discovered faster than ever before New species are being discovered at an unprecedented rate, with over 16,000 new species identified each year, according to a recent study. The study analyzed taxonomic histories of roughly 2 million species and found that scientists are discovering species quicker than ever before, contradicting the idea […]
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NASA Astronaut Nick Hague Retires
NASA Astronaut Nick Hague Retires Nick Hague, a NASA astronaut, has retired from the agency after a distinguished career that included two spaceflight missions, 374 days in space, and multiple spacewalks. Hague’s first long-duration mission was Expedition 59/60, which he completed in March 2019, followed by his second mission on SpaceX Crew-9 in September 2024. […]
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I Am Artemis: Grace Lauderdale
I Am Artemis: Grace Lauderdale Grace Lauderdale, an exploration project manager at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, leads the team that develops and operates the Orion Mission Simulator for training astronauts and flight control teams. The simulator replicates every aspect of the Orion spacecraft, including buttons, displays, and views out the window, to provide a lifelike […]
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4750-4762: See You on the Other Side of the Sun
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4750-4762: See You on the Other Side of the Sun Curiosity Rover Completes Pre-Conjunction Activities: The Mars rover Curiosity has been busy conducting scientific observations before taking a break due to conjunction, which will last from Dec. 27 to Jan. 20. Scientific Discoveries: The rover’s instruments, including APXS and ChemCam, have imaged […]
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NASA’s Webb, Curiosity Named in TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame
NASA’s Webb, Curiosity Named in TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Curiosity rover have been named in TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame, recognizing their groundbreaking impact on science and technology. The James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful space telescope ever built, giving humanity breathtaking views of […]
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Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs
Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs NASA’s ESCAPADE mission has finally launched after years of setbacks, sending twin probes to map Mars’ magnetic field and study the solar wind. ESCAPADE is a low-cost, high-risk mission that falls under NASA’s Small […]
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Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes
Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes NASA’s Cassini mission has discovered new organic compounds in plumes of ice particles emanating from Enceladus’ ocean. The study, published in October 2025, analyzed data from the Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic molecules. Researchers also identified new organic compounds that could potentially lead to chemical […]
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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Arrive at Space Station
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Arrive at Space Station NASA astronaut Chris Williams, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, safely arrived at the International Space Station on November 27, 2025, expanding the crew to 10 for the next two weeks. The trio launched aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome […]
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NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidates: Shaping Artemis Exploration
NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidates: Shaping Artemis Exploration NASA has selected its 24th astronaut class, consisting of 24 candidates from diverse backgrounds, including military test pilots, engineers, a physician, and a scientist. The new class will undergo nearly two years of training before becoming eligible for missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and eventually, Mars, […]
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NASA Orbiter Shines New Light on Long-Running Martian Mystery
NASA Orbiter Shines New Light on Long-Running Martian Mystery NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited a mysterious feature on Mars’ south pole, which was previously suspected to be an underground lake. The MRO used an innovative radar technique called “very large rolls” to observe the area, which allowed it to penetrate deeper underground and […]
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