Space and Science
Welcome Home, Expedition 72 Crew!
On May 22, 2025, NASA hosted an Expedition 72 crew debrief and awards ceremony at Space Center Houston, where more than 1,000 attendees gathered to celebrate. The event recognized the achievements of the crew as well as NASA employees...
Revolutionizing Space Tech: A Cutting-Edge Alterna...
Deposition Sciences, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, specializes in advanced materials and optical coatings. For over 20 years, they’ve been producing their Sunshade® thermal control material, which […] The post Revolutionizing Space Tech: A Cutting-Edge Alternative...
Pentagon’s mega-constellation still hampered by su...
GAO’s latest annual assessment of the Defense Department’s major weapons systems scrutinizes the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture The post Pentagon’s mega-constellation still hampered by supply chain issues: GAO report appeared first on SpaceNews.
From Delta to Starship, SpaceX’s ambitious plan fo...
SpaceX’s Starship rocket is rapidly advancing through the much-needed paperwork to bring the massive rocket… The post From Delta to Starship, SpaceX’s ambitious plan for SLC-37’s future appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
NASA+ Documentary “Cosmic Dawn” Reveals Untold Sto...
What does it take to gaze through time to our universe’s very first stars and galaxies? NASA answers this question in its new documentary, “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope.” The agency’s original...
Portrait of a Bobcat
At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a bobcat wades through one of the waterways near Launch Pad 39B.
THE COMMERCIAL SPACE FEDERATION (CSF) ANNOUNCES NE...
June 11, 2025 – Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the Commercial Space Federation Board of Directors unanimously approved a new slate of officers. We are pleased to announce that Megan Mitchell (Blue Origin) […] The post THE COMMERCIAL SPACE FEDERATION (CSF) ANNOUNCES...
The Earth Observer Editor’s Corner: April–June 202...
NASA’s Earth science missions have continued to demonstrate remarkable adaptability and innovation, balancing the legacy of long-standing satellites with the momentum of cutting-edge new technologies. The Terra platform, the first of three Earth Observing System flagship missions, has been...
NASA’s Webb ‘UNCOVERs’ Galaxy Population Driving C...
Astronomers using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified dozens of small galaxies that played a starring role in a cosmic makeover that transformed the early universe into the one we know today. “When it comes to...
Join ESA at the International Paris Air Show 2025
Join the European Space Agency at the new Paris Space Hub during this year’s International Paris Air Show.
Tuning a NASA Instrument: Calibrating MASTER
NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley houses a unique laboratory: the Airborne Sensor Facility (ASF). The engineers at the ASF are responsible for building, maintaining, and operating numerous instruments that get deployed on research aircraft, but one of...
Voyager raises $383 million from upsized IPO
Voyager Technologies debuted on the New York Stock Exchange June 11, raising nearly $383 million in an upsized IPO that investors hope will spur more space-focused companies to go public. The post Voyager raises $383 million from upsized IPO...
Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s ...
Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the...
Space superiority is crucial for Joint Force domin...
For decades, space-based capabilities delivered strategic value to the operational community, while real-time tactical capabilities came from ground, maritime and airborne sensors. This disconnect is rapidly disappearing in a long-overdue […] The post Space superiority is crucial for Joint...
‘Integrate’ software selected by Space Force to st...
The Seattle-based software startup secured a five-year, $25 million contract from the Space Systems Command’s Mission Manifest Office The post ‘Integrate’ software selected by Space Force to streamline satellite launches appeared first on SpaceNews.
Fewer Feeds, More Focus: NASA’s Social Media Overh...
In today’s crowded digital landscape, cutting through the noise is paramount for any organization trying to connect with its audience. Recognizing this, NASA has embarked on a significant initiative to streamline its extensive social media presence, aiming to create...
NASA Glenn Pitches Science Demonstrations at Lake ...
NASA’s Glenn Research Center headed to the ballpark for Education Day with the Lake Erie Crushers on May 15. NASA Glenn staff showcased the science of NASA using portable wind tunnel demonstrations, virtual reality simulations, and other interactives inspired...
NASA Glenn Employees Recognized by Astronaut Corps...
Four of NASA Glenn Research Center’s employees have received the coveted NASA Silver Snoopy Award. This award, overseen by NASA’s Space Flight Awareness program, is a special honor given to NASA employees and contractors for their outstanding achievements related...
NASA Glenn Joins COSI’s Big Science Celebration
NASA’s Glenn Research Center joined the Center for Science and Industry (COSI) Big Science Celebration on the museum’s front lawn in Columbus, Ohio, on May 4. This event centered on science activities by STEM professionals, researchers, and experts from...
NASA issues urgent update on 'city killer' asteroi...
The 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 may not be on a collision course with Earth anymore. But NASA has raised the odds of it hitting the moon in just seven years' time.