The crew aboard the International Space Station captured this image of Galveston, Texas, the birthplace of…
Tropical solstice shadows
June 20, 2024, marks the summer solstice—the beginning of astronomical summer—in the Northern Hemisphere. Credit: NASA/DSCOVR…
15 Years Ago: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Begins Moon Mapping Mission
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) launched together…
NASA, MagniX Altitude Tests Lay Groundwork for Hybrid Electric Planes
At a simulated 27,500 feet inside an altitude chamber at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) facility,…
There’s Chang’e-6 on the Far Side of the Moon
The newest phase of China’s lunar exploration project is soon coming to an end. On June…
In the hunt for a second Earth, look to small planets, says new research
(A) Spacetime diagram for the four cases. The input parameters are (1) (τf, Δ) = 10−3,…
NASA Updates Coverage for US Spacewalks 90, 91 Outside Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage as astronauts conduct two spacewalks outside the International Space Station scheduled…
Astronaut Nicole Mann Throws First Pitch at Giants-Angels Game
NASA astronaut Nicole Mann waves as she is introduced before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch…
NASA Updates Coverage for US Spacewalks 90, 91 Outside Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage as astronauts conduct two spacewalks outside the International Space Station scheduled…