Tag: nasa
NASA Details Artemis III Mission, Focused on Earth-Orbit Lunar Module Docking Tests
NASA reveals that Artemis III will conduct lunar module docking exercises in Earth orbit instead of landing on the Moon.
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Asteroid Comparable to House to Pass Earth Closer Than Moon Next Week
A recently discovered asteroid about the size of a house will fly past Earth at a distance four times closer than the Moon next Monday.
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LINK Service Satellite Completes Tests, Supports Swift Observatory Rescue Mission
The LINK satellite passed tests at Goddard, advancing plans to save the Swift Observatory from deorbiting with a Pegasus launch in mid-2026.
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James Webb Telescope Captures Infrared Image of Spiral Galaxy Messier 77 with Bright Core
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals detailed infrared view of Messier 77 spiral galaxy with a luminous core in the constellation Cetus.
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NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft to Perform Critical Gravity Assist Near Mars En Route to Metallic Asteroid
NASA’s Psyche mission will fly within 4,500 km of Mars for a crucial gravity assist on its journey to a valuable metal-rich asteroid.
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NASA Tests Future Mars Helicopter Blades Beyond Supersonic Speeds
NASA has achieved a milestone by spinning Mars helicopter blades at supersonic speeds exceeding Mach 1, indicating enhanced future payload capacity.
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Pentagon Releases First Batch of UFO Files, Fails to Sway Skeptics
The Pentagon has declassified its initial UFO files, but experts say the documents offer little new insight and may fuel speculation rather than resolve it.
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NASA Tests Standard Canon and Nikon Cameras for Space Missions, Some Fail to Endure Harsh Conditions
NASA evaluated unmodified Canon and Nikon cameras under simulated space conditions, revealing durability challenges for some models.
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James Webb Telescope Captures First Surface Analysis of a Distant Exoplanet
NASA’s James Webb Telescope has provided the first direct surface study of an exoplanet, revealing a dark, scorching, atmosphere-free world.
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NASA Boosts Funding for Private Lunar Landers to Secure Moon Base Future
NASA increases investment by nearly 70% to $4.2 billion to encourage private lunar lander development for its permanent Moon base plans.
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China Plans Major Expansion of Its Space Station as ISS Nears Deorbit
China is set to more than double the size of its Tiangong space station, positioning it as the sole low Earth orbit outpost after the ISS is decommissioned.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launch Will Complement, Not Replace, Hubble Operations
NASA’s upcoming Roman Space Telescope will enhance astronomical research without ending the Hubble Space Telescope’s valuable mission.
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