NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia
NASA’s MAIA project has documented high black carbon and PM2.5 pollution levels in Addis Ababa, providing a baseline for Ethiopia’s air-quality policies and global urban health research.
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NASA News Releases coverage · page 4
Every ClipRaptor briefing sourced from NASA News Releases, with a direct link to the original publisher page. Page 4 of 6: briefings 91-120, published Aug 06, 2026 to Aug 17, 2026.
Colorful Collage of Tarantula Nebula
NASA released a composite image of the Tarantula Nebula on August 11, 2026, combining data from Chandra, Webb, and Hubble telescopes to study its energy loss mechanisms.
NASA Challenge Tests Wheel Designs for Moon Base Mobility
NASA’s Rock and Roll with NASA Challenge selected five finalist teams to test lunar rover wheel prototypes at Johnson Space Center, aiming to improve mobility for future Moon base operations.
Hubble Solves Merger Mystery From Milky Way’s Early Years
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered definitive evidence of an ancient merger between the young Milky Way and a dwarf galaxy named LKH, extending the galaxy’s known history by 1.8 billion years.
Chasing Fire Clouds in Utah
NASA scientists are tracking smoke-infused pyrocumulonimbus clouds from wildfires, which inject particles into the stratosphere, potentially affecting the ozone layer and Earth's energy balance. The INSPYRE mission is...
APOD: 2026 August 16
NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day features a 2014 image of Yellowstone’s Silex Spring, showcasing bacterial colors and the Milky Way’s central band. The post highlights the Yellowstone Hotspot’s potential...
NASA Competition Invites Students to Help Imagine a Future Enabled by Lunar Technologies
NASA’s 2027 RASC-AL competition invites U.S. college teams to propose lunar technology concepts for sustained operations at the Moon’s South Pole, with submissions due by February 24, 2027.
NASA Announces MAX POWER: America's Newest Aerospace Expo, Airshow
NASA will host MAX POWER, a public aerospace expo and airshow on November 7–8 at Kennedy Space Center, showcasing next-generation aviation and space technologies as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Volunteer Develops Machine-Learning Tool to Identify Rare Clouds
A NASA-supported citizen-science project now uses a volunteer-built machine-learning tool to help observers identify rare noctilucent clouds more reliably.
NASA’s COFFIES Uses AI to Predict Storm-Causing Active Regions
NASA’s COFFIES team developed an AI model using machine learning to predict solar active regions up to 12 hours before they emerge, potentially improving space weather forecasting for astronaut and satellite safety.
A Sunflower's View of Totality
A total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, cast a shadow over northern Spain, offering rare views of the Sun’s corona and solar prominences. NASA conducted airborne and balloon-based observations to study the Sun and...
For West Virginia Engineer, Home Is Where the Heart Is… and NASA, Too
West Virginia engineer Fletcher Newell transitioned from a NASA internship to a civil servant role at the Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility after years of self-taught programming and AI studies.
NASA Data Helps Commercial Space Plan Living Off Our Moon
NASA data is being used by Lunar Station Corp. to help commercial space companies identify lunar resources and plan missions for mining and operations on the Moon.
NASA Upgrades Vertical Motion Simulator for Modern Mission Needs
NASA’s Vertical Motion Simulator at Ames Research Center has received upgrades to modernize its analog systems, enhancing realism and efficiency for testing next-generation aircraft and spacecraft.
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Leaves NASA, Career Includes 4 Spaceflights
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retired after 30 years, including four spaceflights, 549 days in space, and nine spacewalks. His career spanned Soyuz, space shuttle, and SpaceX missions, shaping NASA’s Commercial Crew...
Pursuing a Dream of Working for NASA
Lindsey Waitt, inspired by astronauts in her youth, has joined NASA’s Artemis launch team as a test project engineer, fulfilling her lifelong dream of working for the agency.
Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Polar Geospatial Center EarthDEM Elevation Products
NASA’s CSDA program released a quality assessment report on the Polar Geospatial Center’s EarthDEM elevation products, evaluating their accuracy for Earth science research.
Stops Along the Path of Totality
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will traverse the Northern Hemisphere, with totality visible in western Iceland and northern Spain. The event follows a narrow path across the Arctic, Greenland, and the North...
What Is the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope? (Grades 5-8)
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching Aug. 30, 2026, will study dark energy, exoplanets, and dark matter from a stable orbit 930,000 miles from Earth.
NASA Completes Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Lunar Surface
NASA completed the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS), a deployable seismometer package for Artemis astronauts to place near the lunar South Pole, marking a step toward sustained lunar science.
NASA Telescopes Create Colorful ‘Craft’ From Nearby Nebula
NASA telescopes combine data to reveal new details about the Tarantula Nebula, showing how energy from young stars escapes and cools the region.
Building the Moon Base: NASA Stories at the Ion
NASA outlined plans for a sustainable Moon Base at the lunar South Pole during a July 30 event, emphasizing collaboration and step-by-step development to overcome extreme environmental challenges.
NASA Shares Station Research Today Supporting Moon, Mars Tomorrow
NASA highlights ongoing International Space Station research in 2026 to support future Moon and Mars missions, including crew health, medical technology, robotics, and spacecraft systems.
NASA+ Debuts on discovery+, Coming Soon to HBO Max
NASA announced its programming will be available on discovery+ and HBO Max, expanding access to live feeds and special events such as the Artemis III mission in 2027, with enhanced Dolby Vision streaming options.
NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon
NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility at Johnson Space Center is testing Artemis hardware to address challenges posed by abrasive lunar dust before astronauts return to the Moon.
APOD: 2026 August 7
NASA’s Rubin Observatory has released a deep-sky image of over half a million galaxies in the COSMOS field, offering new insights into galactic evolution and cosmic structure.
Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat
NASA’s PREFIRE mission has released two-year animations showing seasonal temperature shifts at Earth’s poles, revealing how infrared heat loss differs between the Arctic and Antarctic.
Educators & Teens Get Hands-On With TEMPO Data to Help Investigate Local Air Quality
NASA-funded TEMPO-Lab, a free online tool, was introduced to educators in July 2026 to help teens investigate local air quality using real-time NASA data, supporting community-focused research and action.
NASA’s SkyFall Helicopters at Work (Artist’s Concept)
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is developing three SkyFall Mars helicopters, set to launch in late 2028, to expand aerial exploration capabilities on the Red Planet.
Antenna Testing for NASA’s SkyFall Mission
NASA’s SkyFall mission will test ground-penetrating radar using three aircraft, building on the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter’s legacy to support future Mars exploration.