NASA’s Orbital Gas Station: New Refueling Tech Could Transform Deep Space Missions
NASA tests a new orbital refueling nozzle that could let spacecraft fill up in space, cutting launch costs and enabling longer missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
NASA Just Made a Boring Hire — And That’s Exactly What It Needs
NASA names Sean Gallagher permanent CIO amid cybersecurity threats and IT modernization challenges. What this means for Artemis, data pipelines, and the agency’s future.
Artemis II Photo Reveals the Moon’s Harsh Terminator — What It Means
Artemis II crew captures stunning Moon terminator photo. Discover what the half-lit lunar surface reveals about geology, moonquakes, and our cosmic perspective.