NASA Promises to Send Soccer Ball to Moon if US Wins World Cup
NASA chief Bill Nelson vows to send a soccer ball to the Moon if the U.S. wins the World Cup. We break down the science, timeline, and what it means for space exploration.
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The Vera Rubin Telescope Begins Its Epic 10-Year Survey of the Cosmos
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins its 10-year survey of the southern sky, promising unprecedented discoveries in asteroids, dark matter, and supernovae. All data will be public.
NASA’s Chandra Lights Up the Cosmos in Red, White & Blue for US 250th
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory unveils four cosmic images and three sonifications in red, white, and blue to celebrate the US 250th anniversary — blending science, art, and national pride.
Meet the 4 NASA Scientists Quietly Shaping the Future of Space Exploration
Meet NASA Ames’ July 2026 Science Stars: Sungshin Choi, Yi-Chun Chen, Emma Yates, Eduardo Bendek. Their work on wildfires, planetary chemistry, exoplanets is shaping our future.
Asteroid Day: Why June 30 Is the Most Important Date You Don’t Know About
International Asteroid Day on June 30 marks the Tunguska event and raises awareness of asteroid threats. Learn about planetary defense efforts and how you can help.
NASA Launches Robot to Rescue Aging Swift Telescope from Fiery Demise
NASA launches a daring robotic mission this Tuesday to boost the aging Swift telescope to a higher orbit, preventing its fiery reentry and buying years of science.
NASA’s Audacious Plan: Catch a Falling Telescope and Boost It Back to Orbit
NASA plans to rescue the Swift telescope from orbital decay by boosting it with a robotic spacecraft. This mission could revolutionize satellite servicing and space sustainability.
NASA’s New Wind Tunnel: A Century of Flight Innovation Continues
NASA’s Langley Research Center is building the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, a state-of-the-art wind tunnel replacing two century-old tunnels. Learn how it will shape future flight.
NASA and SBA Launch Bold Initiative to Supercharge the Space Economy
NASA and the SBA launch the SBIC-NASA Initiative to funnel private capital into small space-tech firms, aiming to scale the US space economy for Moon and Mars exploration.
500 Students Just Designed Rover Missions to Venus — Here’s What They Found
Over 500 students in 8 states designed Venus rover missions for the NESSP ROADS National Challenge. See how this NASA program is building the next generation of explorers.
NASA Drops NextSTEP-3 A: The Tech That’ll Finally Make the Moon a Second Home
NASA released the NextSTEP-3 A draft BAA on June 29, 2026, targeting critical lunar technologies like surface power, ISRU, and mobility. Learn what’s inside and how it will shape Moon bases.
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Preps for Spacewalk with ESA’s Help
NASA astronaut Chris Williams, with help from ESA’s Sophie Adenot, preps for a critical spacewalk by testing his spacesuit aboard the ISS. Inside the Quest airlock, every seal and system is verified before stepping into the void.