NASA Opens Media Accreditation for Roman Space Telescope Launch
NASA opens media accreditation for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch on May 5, 2025. The wide-field observatory will study dark energy and exoplanets.
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That ‘Earthquake’ in South Carolina Was Actually a Meteor Sonic Boom
South Carolina residents reported an earthquake, but it was actually a meteor sonic boom. Here’s how experts tell them apart and what it means for 2026.
Why 2026 Has So Many Fireballs: Inside the Near-Earth Surge
The American Meteor Society reports a surge in bright fireballs and sonic booms across the US in 2026. We explore the science behind the uptick and why there’s no cause for alarm.
Daytime Meteor Explodes Over Cape Cod Bay, Drops Meteorite
A daytime bolide exploded over Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts, producing a sonic boom and a confirmed meteorite fall. NASA and eyewitnesses weigh in.
Curiosity’s Gale Crater Journey: Then vs. Now on Mars
Curiosity rover’s latest blog post from Sols 4947-4953 reveals how Gale Crater has changed since 2012. Discover the science, the surprises, and what’s next.
Space Cargo Costs Drop Faster Than Steamship Freight in the 1800s
Space launch costs have dropped 94% since 2013 — faster than steamship freight in the 1800s. Discover what this means for satellites, science, and the space economy.
Spacecraft That Think: Inside the 2025 Early Career Faculty Awards
NASA’s 2025 ECF Awards fund three researchers building autonomous spacecraft navigation, AI planning, and plasma diagnostics for safer deep space exploration.
The Cosmic Drift: How We Caught a Star Before It Was Born
Astronomers using ALMA have captured the first direct observation of gas drifting inward within a prestellar core—the slow motion that signals the birth of a new star. This cosmic ‘drift’ rewrites our understanding of star formation.
Venezuela’s Shifting Ground: NISAR Reveals Hidden Damage
NISAR satellite radar reveals up to 6 cm of ground displacement in Venezuela after June 2026 earthquakes. How the data is reshaping recovery and seismic hazard maps.
NASA Gives ‘Hundred Acre Wood’ to Wildlife: A Win for Conservation
NASA transfers 105 acres of forest at Goddard Space Flight Center to Patuxent Research Refuge, creating a wildlife corridor and demonstrating how space agencies can lead in conservation.
Jared Isaacman Leads NASA’s 250th Anniversary Flyover Over D.C.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew his personal F-5 Tiger jet over the National Mall on July 4, 2026, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a unique flyover that symbolizes a new era of commercial space.
World Cup 2026 Seen from 250 Miles Up: Astronaut Photos of Host Cities
Astronauts on the ISS have photographed cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See what these images reveal about urban growth, climate, and the beautiful game from space.