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Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off NASA uses analog missions to simulate conditions in space without blasting off, allowing scientists to study human spaceflight and test techniques for future missions. Analog missions are conducted in extreme environments on Earth that replicate elements of […]
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What’s Up: October 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
What’s Up: October 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA A supermoon will be visible on October 6th, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon. The Draconid meteor shower will occur from October 6-10, producing up to 10 meteors per hour, with the peak around October 8th. The Orionid meteor shower […]
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NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords
NASA, International Partners Deepen Commitment to Artemis Accords NASA, along with international partners, convened to further implement the Artemis Accords, practical principles guiding responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The meeting, held during the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, marked a five-year anniversary of the accords, which now have 56 country signatories […]
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NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch
NASA, Blue Origin Invite Media to Attend Mars Mission Launch NASA and Blue Origin are inviting media to attend the launch of the ESCAPADE mission, which will study Mars’ interaction with solar wind. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will provide insight into how solar activity drives atmospheric escape on Mars, and will be launched on NASA’s […]
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NASA signs US-Australia Agreement on Aeronautics, Space Cooperation
NASA signs US-Australia Agreement on Aeronautics, Space Cooperation NASA has signed an agreement with Australia to strengthen collaboration in aeronautics and space exploration between the two nations, building on over half a century of cooperation. The “Framework Agreement” recognizes mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as space exploration, space science, Earth science, aeronautics research, and […]
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Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io
Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io Juno spacecraft captured detailed imagery of Io’s volcanic surface during its close flyby on December 30, 2023. The image was taken from about 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) above Io and shows Io’s night side illuminated by “Jupitershine,” sunlight reflected from Jupiter’s surface. This is the NASA Science Image of the Month […]
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Headquarters and Center Chief Counsel Contacts
Headquarters and Center Chief Counsel Contacts NASA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) has several key contacts, including: The General Counsel, Iris Lan, and Deputy General Counsel, Bryan R. Diederich (Acting). The OGC also has Associate General Counsels for various practice groups, including Contracts and Procurement, International and Space Law, and General Law. Each of NASA’s […]
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NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations
NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations NASA will officially retire the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030, marking the end of a 24-year continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit. The ISS has been a groundbreaking achievement in space cooperation among […]
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NASA Helps Connect Astronomers and Community Colleges Across the Nation
NASA Helps Connect Astronomers and Community Colleges Across the Nation NASA has partnered with the American Astronomical Society (AAS) to bring top astronomy researchers into community colleges across the United States through the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship Program. The program, which began in 2024, matches community colleges with SMEs from top universities like Stanford and […]
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NASA Awards Custodial, Landscaping Services Contract
NASA Awards Custodial, Landscaping Services Contract NASA has awarded a contract to Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. for custodial, landscaping services at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The contract value is approximately $36 million and includes one 12-month base period and up to four 12-month options. The basic period of performance begins on October 1, […]
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