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2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun, both from up close and afar
2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun, both from up close and afar NASA has launched two new missions to study the influence of the Sun on the solar system, which will help scientists understand the impact of solar activity on technological systems and space weather. The two […]
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The discovery of a gravitational wave 10 years ago shook astrophysics – these ripples in spacetime continue to reveal dark objects in the cosmos
The discovery of a gravitational wave 10 years ago shook astrophysics – these ripples in spacetime continue to reveal dark objects in the cosmos Gravitational waves were first detected in 2015 from the merger of two black holes, marking a major breakthrough in astrophysics and confirming one of Einstein’s predictions. The detection of gravitational waves […]
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Team snaps pic of baby planet growing outside our solar system
Team snaps pic of baby planet growing outside our solar system A team of astronomers has detected for the first time a growing planet outside our solar system, embedded in a cleared gap of a multi-ringed disk of dust and gas. The discovery was made using the University of Arizona’s MagAO-X extreme adaptive optics system […]
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NASA’s X-59 Moves Toward First Flight at Speed of Safety
NASA’s X-59 Moves Toward First Flight at Speed of Safety NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is nearing its first flight, which will take place at a lower altitude and speed to test system integration and safety. The aircraft features multiple safety systems, including a digital fly-by-wire system, redundant computers, and backup power systems, including […]
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NASA Awards Third Glenn Facility and Engineering Services Contract
NASA Awards Third Glenn Facility and Engineering Services Contract NASA has awarded a $388.3 million contract to Troy Sierra JV, LLC for engineering, research, and scientific support at the Glenn Research Center. The three-year base period of the contract will begin on January 1, 2026, with a potential two-year option and a six-month extension through […]
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Hubble Surveys Cloudy Cluster
Hubble Surveys Cloudy Cluster Hubble Surveys Cloudy Cluster: A new image from NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features a cloudy starscape from an impressive star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy about 160,000 light-years away. The image showcases the second-largest star-forming region in the galaxy, called N11, where gas clouds coalesce into new […]
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A Brief Outburst
A Brief Outburst The Sun experienced a coronal mass ejection on Feb. 24, 2015, which was captured by NASA’s SOHO spacecraft. The event was part of a three-hour period where the Sun also released part of a solar filament into space. The SOHO mission, launched in 1995, has continued to study the Sun and make […]
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Artemis II CrewxA0to Advance Human Spaceflight Research
Artemis II CrewxA0to Advance Human Spaceflight Research NASA’s Artemis II mission will launch in 2026 and feature a crew of four astronauts from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, who will conduct human research studies to better understand how deep space travel affects the human body, mind, and behavior. The crew will participate in various […]
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50 years ago, NASA sent 2 spacecraft to search for life on Mars – the Viking missions’ findings are still discussed today
50 years ago, NASA sent 2 spacecraft to search for life on Mars – the Viking missions’ findings are still discussed today Viking missions sent by NASA 50 years ago searched for life on Mars using two twin orbiters and landers, which successfully landed on the Martian surface in July 1976. The Viking landers conducted […]
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Jeni Morrison Continues a Family Legacy of Service at NASA
Jeni Morrison Continues a Family Legacy of Service at NASA Jeni Morrison continues her family’s legacy of service at NASA, having spent over 15 years working at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Morrison serves as an Environmental Programs manager, overseeing regulatory compliance for cultural and natural resources, stormwater and drinking water programs, and the […]
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