NASA’s 2026 Human Lander Challenge Winners: Next-Gen Moon Life Support
NASA announces winners of the 2026 Human Lander Challenge, featuring student-designed life support systems for lunar missions that could also benefit Earth.
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James Webb Telescope Reveals Millions of Stars in Cigar Galaxy M82
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals millions of new stars in the Cigar Galaxy M82, combining infrared and visible views to unlock secrets of starburst galaxies.
NASA Taps Rocket Lab for Two New Sun and Ice Cloud Science Missions
NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions, targeting ice cloud behavior and solar irradiance to improve climate models and solar physics understanding.
Botswana Becomes 68th Nation to Join NASA’s Artemis Accords
Botswana becomes the 68th nation to sign NASA’s Artemis Accords, marking the sixth African country to join the lunar exploration framework. What it means for space governance.
NASA and SBA Ink New Deal to Open Space to Small Businesses
NASA and SBA sign a new partnership opening space contracts to small businesses, targeting rural manufacturers and startups under President Trump’s National Space Policy.
Expedition 73 Crew Reflects on Science, Teamwork, and Life in Orbit
Expedition 73 crew shares stories of science, teamwork, and life in orbit at Space Center Houston. Discover the experiments, challenges, and human moments from their six-month ISS mission.
Alien Signals Being Drowned Out by Solar Wind? There’s an Easy Fix
A new study reveals solar wind plasma is distorting alien radio signals, but an easy machine-learning fix could boost detection rates from 30% to over 90%.
Endeavour’s Final Mission: Space Shuttle Now a Museum Centerpiece
Space shuttle Endeavour, which flew 25 missions, is now displayed vertically at the California Science Center — the only shuttle shown in launch-ready position. Explore its legacy, engineering, and educational impact.
Nobody’s Talking About NASA’s New ‘Cotton Candy’ Planets — The Puffiest Worlds Ever Found
NASA’s TESS mission has discovered two ‘super-puff’ planets so light they’re comparable to cotton candy. These Jupiter-sized worlds are the puffiest ever found, challenging planet formation models.
Inside Artemis II: Orion’s Lessons That Could Take Us to Mars
Seven weeks after Artemis II’s splashdown, Orion Vehicle Manager Branelle Rodriguez reveals how crewed flight data is reshaping heat shields, life support, and Mars mission plans.
Playing the Moon Game: Apollo’s Secret Training in Alaska
Apollo astronauts trained for the Moon in Alaska’s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a volcanic wasteland that taught them field geology. Now Artemis builds on that legacy.
Why Curiosity’s Latest Drive to a ‘Smooth Area’ Could Rewrite Mars History
Curiosity rover targets a rare smooth patch on Mars that may hold proof of ancient water. Why this drive matters for future missions and sample return.