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NASA Atmospheric Wave-Studying Mission Releases Data from First 3,000 Orbits
Following the 3,000th orbit of NASA’s AWE (Atmospheric Waves Experiment) aboard the International Space Station, researchers publicly released the mission’s first trove of scientific data, crucial to investigate how and…
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NASA’s NEEMO: Underwater Missions That Support Space Exploration
NASA’s NEEMO, or NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, is a series of underwater missions designed to test equipment, procedures, and team dynamics in conditions that mirror those found in space.…
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Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Spaceflight
In October 2024, NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) initiated a working group to review the status and progress of research and clinical activities intended to…
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The Golden Dome Project: A New Shield for America
The Golden Dome Project represents a bold step forward in the United States’ efforts to protect its homeland from missile threats. Launched in early 2025 under an executive order from…
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Understanding Acts of War: On Earth and in Space
An act of war is a complex concept that encompasses various actions and behaviors between nations. While traditionally associated with military operations, the definition has evolved to include other forms…
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10 Unexpected Things About the Formation of Galaxies
Galaxies, the vast systems of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter, are fundamental building blocks of the universe. Their origins and evolution hold many surprises, challenging long-held theories about cosmic…
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NASA Perseverance Discovers Strange Rock on Mars
Last week the Perseverance Science Team were astonished by a strange rock comprised of hundreds of millimeter-sized spheres… and the team are now working hard to understand their origin. It…
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NASA’s Artemis II Orion Service Module Buttoned Up for Launch
Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin fitted three spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels onto the service module of the agency’s Orion’s spacecraft. The operation completed on Wednesday, March 19, 2025,…
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NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman’s 21st Cargo Space Station Departure
After delivering more than 8,200 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, commercial products, hardware, and other cargo to the orbiting laboratory for NASA and its international partners, Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed Cygnus…
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NASA’s Convergent Aeronautic Solutions (CAS) Discovery and Foresight
Convergent Aeronautics Solutions (CAS) Discovery identifies problems worth solving for the benefit of all. We formulate “convergent” problems—across multiple disciplines and sectors—and build footholds toward potentially transformative opportunities in aeronautics.…
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3D Printing: Saving Weight and Space at Launch
Science in Space March 2025 Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is regularly used on the ground to quickly produce a variety of devices. Adapting this process for space…
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New Crew’s First Week Ends with Space Biology and Advanced Technology
The renewed seven-member Expedition 72 crew wrapped up its week researching how blood flows from the brain to the heart and how muscles and bones respond to exercising in space.…
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NASA Space Station Research Helps Power Moon Science
The International Space Station supports a wide range of scientific activities from looking out at our universe to breakthroughs in medical research, and is an active proving ground for technology…
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10 Radical Facts About Gravitational Waves
Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime caused by some of the most energetic and cataclysmic events in the universe. First predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916 as part of his…
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Muscle, Bone, and Blood Studies on Station Promoting Space and Earth Health
The Expedition 72 crew with its four newest members is returning to science operations following a busy period of crew swap activities. Human research was Thursday’s main focus as the…
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NASA’s Earth Observing Fleet Status: January–March 2025
NASA’s Earth Observing fleet continues to age gracefully. While several new missions have joined the fleet in the past year, scientists and engineers work to extend the life of existing…
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10 Strange Things You Didn’t Know About Dark Matter
Dark matter remains one of the deepest mysteries in physics. While it cannot be seen or directly detected, astronomers infer its presence through its gravitational effects. Scientists now believe that…
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Billions and Billions of Galaxies
With contributions from NASA, the mission is looking back into the universe’s history to understand how the universe’s expansion has changed. The Euclid mission — led by ESA (European Space…
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Goodnight, Moon: NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture Lunar Sunset
This compressed, resolution-limited gif shows the view of lunar sunset from one of the six Stereo Cameras for Lunar-Plume Surface Studies (SCALPSS) 1.1 cameras on Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander, which…
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Four New Crewmates Adjust to Station Life Following Crew-9 Return
Four Expedition 72 crewmates are getting used to life aboard the International Space Station following their arrival on Saturday and the departure of the SpaceX Crew-9 mission on Tuesday. Meanwhile,…
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10 Weird Facts About Neutron Stars
Neutron stars represent one of the most extreme and fascinating types of celestial bodies in the universe. These remnants of massive stellar explosions exhibit physical properties that defy ordinary human…
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How Ringworlds and Dyson Spheres Could Achieve Stability: A New Perspective on Megastructures
The idea of constructing colossal space structures like ringworlds and Dyson spheres has long captured the imagination of scientists and science fiction enthusiasts. These megastructures, envisioned as tools for harnessing…
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NASA, USGS, Industry Explore Off-World Resource Development
NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) welcomed a community of government, industry, and international partners to explore current technology needs around natural resources – both on Earth and “off…
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Welcome Home! NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Back on Earth After Science Mission
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 completed the agency’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, splashing down safely in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Tallahassee,…
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Sols 4481-4483: Humber Pie
Earth planning date: Friday, March 14, 2025 The rover successfully arrived at the “Humber Park” outcrop which, on this fine “Pi Day” on Earth, we could convince ourselves looked like a…
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Observing Storms from Skylab
Skylab 3 astronauts witnessed many spectacular sights during their 858 orbital trips around the Earth in the summer of 1973. One involved watching powerful Hurricane Ellen take shape off the…
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NASA Science Continues After Firefly’s First Moon Mission Concludes
After landing on the Moon with NASA science and technology demonstrations March 2, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 concluded its mission March 16. Analysis of data returned to Earth…
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10 Intriguing Facts About the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
The search for extraterrestrial life has fascinated scientists and astronomers for centuries. While no definitive proof of life beyond Earth has been found, various discoveries and hypotheses have fueled curiosity…
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Rocket Lab’s Hot Streak: Launching Fire-Spotting Satellites in Record Time
Rocket Lab, a leading provider of small satellite launch services, is preparing for a fast-turnaround mission that showcases its ability to deploy satellites quickly. The company will launch eight fire-spotting satellites for OroraTech, a…
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SpaceX Crew-9 Quartet Enters Dragon and Closes Hatch
At 11:05 p.m. EDT, the hatch closed between the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and the International Space Station in preparation for the return of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission.
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Understanding Safe Haven Currencies: A Key Financial Concept
In times of economic uncertainty, certain currencies stand out as reliable options for investors and governments. Known as safe haven currencies, these assets tend to hold or gain value when…
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The Human Body in Space: Medical Side Effects of Long-Term Time on the ISS
Spending months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) offers a unique window into how the human body adapts to life beyond Earth. Orbiting roughly 250 miles above the planet, astronauts…
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Strategies for Countries to Respond to a Tariff War
When a country faces a tariff war, it has a range of policy tools to mitigate economic harm and counteract the impact on its industries. Governments must balance short-term responses…
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New Modeling Assesses Age of Next Target Asteroid for NASA’s Lucy
Although NASA’s Lucy spacecraft’s upcoming encounter with the asteroid Donaldjohanson is primarily a mission rehearsal for later asteroid encounters, a new paper suggests that this small, main belt asteroid may…
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NASA Releases its Spinoff 2025 Publication
The work NASA conducts in space leads to ongoing innovations benefiting people on Earth. Some of these latest technologies, which have been successfully transferred from NASA to the commercial sector,…
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ISAR Aerospace: Pioneering European Access to Space
ISAR Aerospace, a Munich-based German aerospace company founded in 2018, is at the forefront of Europe’s burgeoning private space industry. Named after the Isar River that flows through Munich, the…
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NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-9 Return, Splashdown
NASA will provide live coverage of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 return to Earth from the International Space Station, beginning with Dragon spacecraft hatch closure preparations at 10:45 p.m. EDT Monday,…
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