NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission
NASA announced the crew assignments for SpaceX’s Crew-14 mission to the International Space Station, targeting spring 2027 for launch.
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NASA Unveils Winning Designs for Mars Space Food Systems Challenge
NASA awarded $650,000 to five teams in the Mars to Table Challenge for innovative space food systems, aiming to sustain astronauts on long-duration missions to Mars.
US-India Satellite Captures Time-lapse Video of Volcanic Eruption
A NASA-ISRO satellite captured a time-lapse of Krasheninnikov volcano’s first eruption in 475 years, demonstrating its ability to monitor remote natural hazards with high-resolution radar.
Cloudy Cloak Over the Northwest
A dense marine cloud layer blanketed western Washington and Oregon in mid-September 2026, creating a striking visual contrast with coastal mountain peaks emerging above the fog.
NASA’s Hubble Telescope Reaches Milestone, Looks for Elusive Supernova
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reached its 200,000th orbit and is tracking the predicted reappearance of supernova Athena by early March 2027 to study cosmic expansion and galaxy cluster MACS J0417.
COSI Telescope Comes Together
NASA-supported COSI gamma-ray telescope assembly completed at UC Berkeley, marking a milestone for studying cosmic antimatter and stellar explosions.
NASA’s Hubble Spots an Out-of-Sync Galaxy
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured NGC 4698, a spiral galaxy 55 million light-years away, exhibiting unusual structural and rotational misalignment in its central region.
APOD: 2026 September 18 – Messier 33: The Triangulum Galaxy
NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights Messier 33, a spiral galaxy in the Triangulum constellation, showcasing its structure and star-forming regions.
NASA Awards Launch Services for StarBurst Gamma-Ray Detector
NASA selected SpaceX to launch the StarBurst gamma-ray detector aboard a Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than 2028, aiming to study neutron star mergers and short gamma-ray bursts.
NASA Invites Media to SpaceX’s 35th Resupply Launch to Space Station
NASA invites U.S. media to cover SpaceX’s 35th resupply launch to the International Space Station, targeting October from Cape Canaveral, delivering science payloads and solar array hardware.
NASA Unveils Enterprise, the First Space Shuttle
NASA named its first space shuttle Enterprise in 1976 after a public campaign, honoring the Star Trek starship, though it never flew in space.
NASA’s Integrated Medical Model (IMM)
NASA’s Integrated Medical Model (IMM) uses computational modeling to forecast health risks for Moon and Mars missions, guiding medical kit design and emergency protocols.
Artemis III Crew Visits NASA Kennedy’s Vehicle Assembly Building
The Artemis III crew inspected the Space Launch System rocket’s assembly at Kennedy Space Center ahead of the 2026 lunar mission.
Webinar 9/23: NASA CSDA Program Update 2026
NASA’s CSDA Program webinar on September 23 will detail 2026 updates, including commercial Earth observation data licensing, evaluation processes, and new user resources for researchers and applied solutions.
NASA, IBM Launch AI Foundation Model for Lunar Science
NASA and IBM unveiled an open-source AI model trained on lunar orbiter data to accelerate Moon surface analysis for crater mapping, volcanic feature detection, and ice stability estimation.
NASA’s Chandra Unveils Mysterious X-Ray Objects
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has identified 84 unusual objects in six galaxies emitting low-energy X-rays and intense ultraviolet radiation, potentially solving two long-standing astrophysical puzzles.
How 2 US, European Satellites Are Studying Hurricanes During El Niño
NASA and European partners launched Sentinel-6B to track sea levels and hurricanes during a strong El Niño, enhancing storm forecasts and disaster response with precise ocean data.
Superbubble in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals a striking nebula, N44, in the Large Magellanic Cloud, featuring a massive superbubble carved by stellar winds and supernovae.
NASA Technique for Manipulating Satellite Photos Now Reveals Ancient Images
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory technique, decorrelation stretch, enhances faded ancient images, revealing hidden details in Angkor Wat and other archaeological sites worldwide.
NASA Hosts Virtual Artemis Webinar for Blind, Low-Vision Community
NASA will host a virtual webinar on October 2 tailored for blind and low-vision audiences to discuss the RS-25 engine and Artemis missions, featuring audio-described content and accessibility-focused discussions.
NASA Invites Media to Turkey Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
Turkey will sign the Artemis Accords on August 31 at NASA Headquarters, becoming the 71st signatory nation. The ceremony, hosted by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Turkish Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır, marks a step...
9 Things to Know About NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch on August 30, 2020, at 7:26 a.m. EDT, succeeding Dr. Nancy Grace Roman’s legacy in space-based astronomy.
Building Foresight for Earth Science, featuring Lindsey Jacobson
NASA intern Lindsey Jacobson develops tools to anticipate disruptions in Earth-observing satellite data, helping leaders plan for potential gaps and maintain continuous scientific records.
Roman Space Telescope Travels to SpaceX Hangar
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has been moved to a SpaceX hangar at Kennedy Space Center ahead of its planned launch on a Falcon Heavy rocket no earlier than August 30, 2026.
NASA Sets Spacewalk for Station Maintenance, Live Coverage Planned
NASA scheduled a spacewalk for September 1 to replace a navigation aid and perform maintenance on the International Space Station, with live coverage starting at 7 a.m. EDT.
NASA Begins Moon Mission Plume-Surface Interaction Tests
NASA has launched plume-surface interaction tests at Langley Research Center to study how lunar lander engine exhaust affects Moon dust and hardware, supporting Artemis missions and future Mars landings.
Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Jeret Howard
NASA civil servant Jeret Howard transitioned from contractor to logistics specialist at Stennis Space Center, continuing a career of national service while supporting Artemis missions and inspiring his family.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has released a detailed composite image of the Lion’s Head Nebula, offering new insights into the fate of Sun-like stars.
New Next-Gen Dish Adds Muscle to NASA’s Deep Space Network
NASA activated a new 34-meter antenna at Goldstone to expand its Deep Space Network, enhancing communications for over 40 deep-space missions including Mars orbiters and Voyager 1.
NASA Invites Media to LunaRecycle Challenge Finale Event in Alabama
NASA will announce winners of the LunaRecycle Challenge on August 28 in Alabama, highlighting innovations in lunar waste recycling systems for future missions.