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August 17, 2026
NASA is advancing the development of the mobility capabilities needed for its future operations on the lunar surface, an area that will be key to extending the range of both…
HEO, the Australian company that uses Earth observation satellites to take images of other spacecraft, has signed an agreement with Planet to access that company’s satellites The post HEO to use…
This informative NASA article and animation explores our Sun's solar twin to understand the early development of Earth. The post NASA Model Describes Nearby Star which Resembles Ours in its Youth…
Black holes aren't just engines of inexorable destruction. They're complex regions of space and time, and under the right conditions, giant planets can form in their AGN disks.
The finding pushes back by 1.8 billion years our understanding of the history of major mergers that contributed to the formation of the Milky Way.
This conceptual animation shows the heliosphere — the vast bubble that is generated by the Sun’s magnetic field and envelops all the planets. The post NASA Heliosphere Animation appeared first on…
This hands-on activity provides a guided craft to simulate lunar phases and eclipses, helping students visualize Earth-Sun-Moon relationships. The post Moon Shadow Play Activity appeared first on…
It's fascinating: according to a team of astrophysicists, the basic ingredients needed for planet formation — and perhaps life — may have existed much earlier in history than thought…
Title: Pathways Intern, Student Trainee (Engineering) – Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch (ASAB)Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate (SACD) The post Andrew Wartenberg appeared first on NASA…
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JOHANNESBURG — The European Union has sanctioned the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary developing a synthetic aperture radar satellite system for the Russian military. The sanctions are part of what…
This interactive lab activity engages advanced students in investigating planetary magnetic fields using physical models and smartphone sensors, bridging physics and planetary science. The post…
Engineers developed a unique fabric-based design for a ground-penetrating radar that will be a key instrument on NASA’s SkyFall Mars helicopters. The hardware will enable the SkyFall mission’s trio…
This activity guides learners in how to make a bracelet with the different colors of the auroras, which are caused by different gases in Earth’s atmosphere. The post Make an Aurora Bracelet Activity…
This hands-on activity guides learners through constructing their own astrolabe to practice angle measurements for determining height, effectively integrating geometry into astronomy units. The post…
This hands-on activity provides introductory learners with a creative ways to build physical models of the Sun using natural or artificial leaves. The post Make a Sun Out of Leaves Activity appeared…
This activity shows learners how to create a projector to simulate viewing stars using a cardboard box and foil. The post Make a Starry Sky Projector Activity appeared first on NASA Science .
Title: Pathways Intern, Student Trainee (Engineering) – Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch (ASAB)Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate (SACD) The post Louis-Gustave Theulier appeared first on…
This hands-on activity helps students calculate scale distances to build a relative-size solar system model using everyday household materials. The post Make a Model Solar System Activity appeared…
This informative article helps middle and high school learners explore planets, stars, and galaxies while understanding light travel time. The post Light as a Cosmic Time Machine appeared first on…
Life Lab units for grades K-5 (downloadable for $2/unit) which integrate earth, life, and physical science concepts in a school garden. The post Life Lab Science: Garden-Based Curriculum for K-5…
*Image of Firefly’s Payload Processing Facility near Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base CEDAR PARK, Texas, August 17, 2026 – Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market leading…
Here's what it was like watching a total solar eclipse 90 minutes north of Madrid.
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NASA has selected four companies to provide payload processing facilities under the Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract on‑ramp provision. The provision enables qualified providers to offer…
China's space program has returned to flight after an Aug. 10 Long March 7A rocket explosion, launching both a Long March 12 and a Long March 2C rocket on Sunday (Aug. 16).
An image from NASA's Curiosity rover, captured in 2023, has resurfaced online, raising suspicions that it shows a UFO The post UFO? Image Captured by NASA's Mars Rover Sparks…
Looking to take to the skies? This beginner-friendly Ruko F11 PRO 2 is a mind-blowing $280 off, but you'll have to hurry because this lightning deal ends soon.
Gilat Satellite Networks has won a new connectivity deal in Peru, a country with a population of around 35 million people. Gilat Peru has signed a $14 million deal with […] The post Peru Taps Gilat…
As conflicts have erupted around the world, governments and MoDs are recognizing the urgent, immediate need for space-based intelligence. At the same time, the cost to build and launch satellites…
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