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Lightning from Above
Lightning from Above NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured an image of lightning from above while orbiting the International Space Station. The image was taken on July 1, 2025, over Milan, Italy, at an altitude of more than 250 miles. Storm observations from space help scientists study Earth’s upper atmosphere and improve weather models. The data […]
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25 Years in Orbit: Science, Innovation, and the Future of Exploration
25 Years in Orbit: Science, Innovation, and the Future of Exploration NASA has supported humans continuously living and working in space since November 2000, with over 290 people from 26 countries visiting the International Space Station. The space station has hosted more than 4,000 experiments from over 5,000 researchers from 110 countries, facilitating the growth […]
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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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City Lights and Atmospheric Glow
City Lights and Atmospheric Glow JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui captured a stunning photo of southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast from the International Space Station on August 30, 2025. The photo shows the Po Valley urban corridor in Italy, with metropolitan areas of Milan and Turin shining brightly alongside their surrounding suburbs. Crew members […]
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The Overview Effect: Astronaut Perspectives from 25 Years in Low Earth Orbit
The Overview Effect: Astronaut Perspectives from 25 Years in Low Earth Orbit The Overview Effect: A profound shift in perspective that occurs when astronauts see Earth from space, creating powerful changes in their thinking about the planet and life. Astronauts who have experienced the overview effect often report feeling a sense of unity and shared […]
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NASA’s Scott Tingle to Serve as Agency’s Chief Astronaut
NASA’s Scott Tingle to Serve as Agency’s Chief Astronaut NASA has named astronaut Scott Tingle as the new Chief Astronaut, effective November 10. Tingle will be responsible for managing astronaut resources and operations, developing flight crew operations, and making crew assignments for future human spaceflight missions, including Artemis missions to the Moon. As a decorated […]
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25 Years of Scientific Discovery Aboard the International Space Station
25 Years of Scientific Discovery Aboard the International Space Station 25 years ago, NASA launched its first crew to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in human spaceflight history. The ISS has enabled thousands of scientific experiments, pushing the boundaries of science and driving breakthroughs in fields like […]
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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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High Above the World
High Above the World Franklin Chang-Diaz was a NASA astronaut who made history as the first Hispanic American to fly in space. He was part of NASA’s ninth class of astronaut candidates and worked on the STS-111 mission, which included three spacewalks outside the International Space Station. During one of these spacewalks, Chang-Diaz was partnered […]
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Preflight Flower
Preflight Flower A NASA photographer captured a unique flower, Borshchov’s tulip, near the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The flower is native to Kazakhstan and attracts many visitors who come to study and appreciate its beauty. The photo was taken on April 7, 2025, ahead of a NASA astronaut and cosmonauts launching […]
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