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Viking 1 by NASA, Robotic Space Exploration Mission 1975
NASA's Viking 1 mission was one of the most ambitious and groundbreaking efforts in robotic space exploration. Launched in 1975, this spacecraft played a key role in advancing humanity’s understanding…
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Satish Dhawan Space Centre: India’s Gateway to Space
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), located on Sriharikota Island in Andhra Pradesh, serves as India's primary launch facility for satellite missions. Managed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the…
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Rocket Lab Unveils New Sea-Based Landing Platform for Neutron Rocket
On February 27, 2025, Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a prominent player in the space industry, announced a significant step forward in its efforts to make spaceflight more efficient and sustainable.…
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10 Surprising Facts About the Governance of Space
Governance of space involves complex legal agreements, geopolitical negotiations, and scientific considerations. Many aspects of this domain remain relatively unknown to the general public. While treaties and policies provide a…
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NASA Sees Progress on Starlab Commercial Space Station Development
A NASA-funded commercial space station, Starlab, recently completed four key developmental milestones, marking substantial progress in the station’s design and operational readiness. The four milestones are part of a NASA…
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Station Swaps Commanders and Keeps Up Research Before Crew Swap
Expedition 72 changed commanders today as a new crew prepares to launch to the International Space Station and four orbital residents get ready to return to Earth. Meanwhile, human research,…
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Cosmic Mapmaker: NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Ready to Launch
NASA’s latest space observatory is targeting a March 8 liftoff, and the agency’s PUNCH heliophysics mission is sharing a ride. Here’s what to expect during launch and beyond. In a…
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NASA Earns Best Place to Work in Government for 13th Consecutive Year
For the 13th straight year, NASA has earned the title of Best Place to Work in the Federal Government – large agency – from the Partnership for Public Service. The…
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NASA Receives Some Data Before Intuitive Machines Ends Lunar Mission
Shortly after touching down inside a crater on the Moon, carrying NASA technology and science on its IM-2 mission, Intuitive Machines collected some data for the agency before calling an…
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NASA Finalizes Strategy for Sustaining Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit
As part of the agency’s efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term approach toward advancing…
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ExoMars: Europe’s Quest to Uncover Mars’ Secrets
The ExoMars program stands as a bold endeavor by the European Space Agency (ESA) to deepen humanity’s understanding of the Red Planet. Designed to study Mars’ atmosphere, surface, and subsurface,…
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10 Revolutionary Things About the James Webb Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) represents one of the most significant advancements in space observation since the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. Developed through an international collaboration between…
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Don’t Sleep on This: Total Lunar Eclipse will Bring Blood Moon March 13-14
You don’t want to sleep on this upcoming lunar event. Just step outside on the evening of March 13 or early in the morning of March 14 and take a…
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FAA Requires SpaceX to Perform a Mishap Investigation
When incidents occur, the FAA mandates a mishap investigation to ensure public safety and identify root causes. These investigations are designed to prevent recurrence by determining underlying factors and enforcing…
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Exposed: The Vulnerable Heart of U.S. Infrastructure
The United States relies on a sprawling web of systems—energy, water, transportation, communications, and beyond—to keep society humming along. These pieces, tagged as critical infrastructure by federal officials, power homes,…
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Station Preps for Command Change, Conducts Heart and Bone Research
The Expedition 72 crew will change commanders on Friday as four crewmates prepare for their return to Earth. Meanwhile, the International Space Station residents continued their ongoing human research activities…
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What You Need to Know about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission
Four crew members are preparing to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance activities aboard the microgravity…
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Kachemak Bay’s Stony Waters
The OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8 captured an image of Kachemak Bay’s turbid, cloudy waters on September 20, 2024. This cloudiness comes from glacial flour: bits of pulverized rock ground down by…
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Scientific Mission on Space Station Concludes
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission with agency astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Suni Williams, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov is preparing to return to Earth following their science mission aboard…
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Sols 4473-4474: So Many Rocks, So Many Textures!
Earth planning date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The Martian landscape never ceases to amaze me, there is so much variation in texture and color! As a mineralogist, I marvel at…
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Sealing the Deal
This week, the Perseverance team faced a stubborn engineering challenge. After successfully collecting a core called “Green Gardens” from the “Tablelands” location, the rover struggled to seal the sample tube,…
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Engineers Install Orion Solar Array Wings for Artemis II
Technicians with ESA (European Space Agency) and Airbus installed the four solar array wings on NASA’s Orion spacecraft for Artemis II on March 3. The solar array wings, attached to…
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Intuitive Machines IM-2: A Lunar Journey and Its Current Status
On February 27, 2025, Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based space exploration company, launched its second lunar mission, known as IM-2. This mission marks another step in the effort to expand human…
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Starship Flight Test 8: A Milestone Interrupted by Mid-Flight Failure
On March 6, 2025, SpaceX conducted the eighth flight test of its Starship launch vehicle from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. This test, involving Ship 34 (S34) and…
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10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Black Holes
Black holes rank among the most mysterious and fascinating objects in the universe. These celestial entities are known for their incredible gravitational pull, immense density, and the physics-defying phenomena they…
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NASA Participates in Microgravity Science Summit
NASA leadership participated in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Microgravity Science Summit (OSTP) on Dec.16 focused on sharing information with leaders across the U.S. federal government…
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NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Looks to Thrive in 2025
As NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida wraps up a year that will see more than 90 government, commercial, and private missions launch from Florida’s Space Coast, a look to…
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NASA, Axiom Space Change Assembly Order of Commercial Space Station
In coordination with NASA, Axiom Space modified its planned assembly sequence to accelerate its ability to operate as a viable free-flying space station and reduce International Space Station reliance during…
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10 Historical Things About Yuri Gagarin’s First Spaceflight
On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, marking a defining moment in history. His mission aboard Vostok 1 lasted only 108 minutes, yet…
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NASA’s Voyager 1 Resumes Sending Engineering Updates to Earth
For the first time since November, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is returning usable data about the health and status of its onboard engineering systems. The next step is to enable…
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ROAMX testing in the Planetary Aeolian Laboratory (PAL) at NASA Ames Research Center
During 2024-2025, helicopter blades optimized for Mars were tested in the Planetary Aeolian Laboratory (PAL) at NASA Ames Research Center as part of the Rotor Optimization for the Advancement of…
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The Next Full Moon is the Worm Moon
The next full moon is called the Worm Moon. Also, there will be a total lunar eclipse this full moon. The Moon will be full early Friday morning, March 14,…
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Criticisms and Limitations of Science Fiction as a Genre
Science fiction, a genre that transports readers and viewers to imaginary worlds and futuristic scenarios, has long been a staple of literature, film, and media. It often involves elements like…
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10 Unusual Facts About NASA
NASA, the United States' space agency, is known for pioneering space exploration, technological innovation, and scientific discovery. While its accomplishments include the Apollo moon missions, Mars rovers, and the International…
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Voyager 1 Returning Science Data From All Four Instruments
NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is conducting normal science operations for the first time following a technical issue that arose in November 2023. The team partially resolved the issue in April when they…
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Crew Works Vein Scans and Muscle Stimulation Prior to Upcoming Departure
Vein scans and muscle stimulation were the primary research activities aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday to learn how to keep crews healthy in space. The Expedition 72 crewmates…
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NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission
The farthest-flung human-made objects will be able to take their science-gathering even farther, thanks to these energy-conserving measures. Mission engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California turned off…
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NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-10 Launch, Docking
Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated March 5, 2025, to correct that media may ask questions by phone only during the mission overview teleconference. NASA will provide coverage of the…
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How NASA is Using Virtual Reality to Prepare for Science on Moon
When astronauts walk on the Moon, they’ll serve as the eyes, hands, and boots-on-the-ground interpreters supporting the broader teams of scientists on Earth. NASA is leveraging virtual reality to provide…
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10 Incredible Things You Didn’t Know About SpaceX
SpaceX has revolutionized space travel, redefining what is possible in the aerospace industry. While much of its success is widely known, several lesser-known aspects make the company even more remarkable.…
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 to Explore Deep Space Exercise, Health
During NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station, which is scheduled to launch in March, select members of the four-person crew will participate in exercise and medical research…
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Cosmic Cats: Feline Spacefarers
Before humans ventured beyond Earth's atmosphere, animals were sent to space to assess the effects of microgravity and radiation. This practice helped researchers understand how living organisms would respond to…
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10 Curious Things About Exoplanet Kepler-186f
Discovered by NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope, Kepler-186f is one of the most fascinating exoplanets located in the habitable zone of its star. As the first Earth-sized planet found in a…
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Unveiling the Universe: The Event Horizon Telescope
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) stands as a remarkable achievement in modern astronomy, offering humanity a groundbreaking way to observe the cosmos. This global network of radio telescopes works together…
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10 Unexpected Facts About the Big Bang Theory
One of the most surprising aspects of the Big Bang Theory is that the entire universe was once confined to a single point, smaller than an atom. This state, known…
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30 Years Ago: STS-67, the Astro-2 Mission
On March 2, 1995, space shuttle Endeavour launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on its eighth trip into space, on the STS-67 Astro-2 mission. The crew included Commander…
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Blue Ghost Lands on Moon
The shadow of Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander can be seen in this photo from the Moon, taken after landing on March 2, 2025. The lander safely delivered a…
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Rocket Lab’s Spacecraft: An Examination of Design and Functionality
Rocket Lab, an established entity in the aerospace sector, has developed a portfolio of spacecraft engineered to address a broad spectrum of operational requirements in space. These platforms facilitate missions…
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Departing Crew Talks to Journalists, Keeps Up Human Research and Lab Maintenance
Crew departure preparations and cargo unloading topped the scheduled for the Expedition 72 crew aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The orbital residents also kept up their human research…
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March’s Night Sky Notes: Messier Madness
What Are Messier Objects? During the 18th century, astronomer and comet hunter Charles Messier wanted to distinguish the ‘faint fuzzies’ he observed from any potential new comets. As a result, Messier cataloged…
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FARMing with Data: OpenET Launches new Tool for Farmers and Ranchers
A NASA and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)-supported research and development team is making it easier for farmers and ranchers to manage their water resources. The team, called OpenET, created the…
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NASA Sets Coverage for Intuitive Machines’ Second Private Moon Landing
Carrying NASA technology demonstrations and science investigations, Intuitive Machines is targeting their Moon landing no earlier than 12:32 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 6. The company’s Nova-C lunar lander is…
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NASA Successfully Acquires GPS Signals on Moon
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history on March 3, when the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) became the first technology demonstration to acquire and track Earth-based navigation signals…
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X-ray Signal Points to Destroyed Planet, Chandra Finds
A planet may have been destroyed by a white dwarf at the center of a planetary nebula — the first time this has been seen. As described in our latest…
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NASA’s Hubble Finds Kuiper Belt Duo May Be Trio
The puzzle of predicting how three gravitationally bound bodies move in space has challenged mathematicians for centuries, and has most recently been popularized in the novel and television show “3…
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Sols 4468-4470: A Wintry Mix of Mars Science
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 Curiosity continues to climb roughly southward through the layered sulfate strata…
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Station Science Top News: Feb. 27, 2025
Preventing biofilm formation in space Two anti-microbial coatings reduced formation of biofilms in microgravity and have potential for use in space. Controlling biofilms could help protect human health and prevent…
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Ariane 5: Europe’s Reliable Space Launcher
Developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with ArianeGroup, Ariane 5 has served as one of the world’s most reliable heavy-lift launch vehicles. As a successor to the…
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NASA Artemis Infographics Compendium
This article provides an archive of Artemis infographics as of March 2025.
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10 Strange Facts About the International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) has been orbiting Earth for more than two decades, serving as a hub for scientific research, international cooperation, and technological advancements. While its contributions to…
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NASA’s Webb Exposes Complex Atmosphere of Starless Super-Jupiter
An international team of researchers has discovered that previously observed variations in brightness of a free-floating planetary-mass object known as SIMP 0136 must be the result of a complex combination…
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Metal 3D Printing and Heart Health Kicks Off March on Station
Metal 3D printing and cardiovascular health kicked off the research schedule at the beginning of the week for the Expedition 72 crew. Crew arrival preparations are also underway at the…
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