Explanation: Peculiar spiral galaxy Arp 78 is found within the boundaries of the head strong constellation Aries. Some 100 million light-years beyond …
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NASA’s 2027 Human Lander Challenge is seeking ideas from college and university students to help address one of the most critical needs …
Photos taken using a microscope reveal the colorful, kaleidoscope-like crystal structure of a new NASA-made material that could be used for manufacturing …
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SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit for the first time, then returns early and blows up in a fiery explosion
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogStarship has made it to orbit for the first time ever. But the loss of an engine during its nail-biting ascent meant …
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NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOn Monday, NASA and Boeing provided an update on the company’s Starliner spacecraft, including adding additional crew missions and certifying a new …
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SpaceX’s Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSpaceX Starship Flight 14 launches from Texas on Monday. Flight 14 is planned to be the first to send Starship into orbit …
Greenland is capped with a vast ice sheet that spans 1.7 million square kilometers (656,000 square miles) and measures more than 3 …
When you think of objects close to the sun, Mercury, the solar system’s innermost planet, probably comes to mind. But has any …
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James Webb telescope shares one of its biggest images ever, with record-breaking stars hiding in the dust — Space photo of the week
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogquick facts What it is: IC 348, a star-forming reflection nebula Where it is: 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Perseus When …
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Harvest Moon 2026: See the first full moon of autumn rise with bright Saturn tonight
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOne of the most famous full moons of the year will climb into the eastern sky on Saturday, Sept. 26. This year, …
Spacecraft propulsion traditionally relies on volatile fuels and separate, bulky systems for different types of maneuvering in space. NASA is working to …
The Republic of San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in the city of Rimini on …
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Best binoculars 2026: The ultimate buying guide for birdwatching, stargazing and more
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe problem when you’re buying a new pair of binoculars is that you need different specs and characteristics for different purposes, and …
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NASA teases new PRIMA telescope that could peer even deeper into the infrared universe than the James Webb Space Telescope
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNASA is moving forward with designing a new space telescope that can see even deeper into the infrared universe than the James …
Explanation: Globular star cluster Omega Centauri packs about 10 million stars much older than the Sun into a volume some 150 light-years …
Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday, becoming the 75th signatory and marking a major milestone for this growing coalition. With …
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Could comet 3I/ATLAS teach us about life beyond Earth? Scientists say the story’s not over yet.
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn July 2025, a large, bright cosmic object visited from beyond our solar system. Only the third interstellar object ever discovered, the …
Explanation: The ghosts of five supernovas haunt this extraordinary image. It was acquired at Oukaïmeden Observatory in Morocco with approximately 200 hours …
The Republic of Croatia became the 74th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Wednesday during a ceremony in the capital city of …
Arid shrublands in Western Australia were bursting with life in late austral winter 2026, when a profusion of wildflowers brought vivid colors …
Explanation: A once-in-a-lifetime crater has appeared on the Moon! A comet or asteroid roughly the size of a humpback whale (approximately 10-20 …
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Risks of Decompression Sickness and Venous Thromboembolism during Spaceflight and Patent Foramen Ovale Implications
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe purpose of this working group was to assemble a panel of experts to review the most recent data related to extravehicular …
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory An Epic View of the Seasons Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All …
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What are you most excited for NASA’s Roman Space Telescope to find?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNASA’s latest space telescope has officially taken its first photos of our universe. Launched on Aug. 30, the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope …
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Spaceflight may harm the reproductive system of astronauts’ kids and grandkids, early mouse study suggests
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLab mice who spend time in space seem to bear offspring with reduced reproductive capacity, a new study suggests. But what that …
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Johnson Space Center Sparks Curiosity at Houston’s 33rd Annual Japan Festival
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOn Sept. 12-13, NASA’s Johnson Space Center employees brought the excitement and wonder of space exploration to Houston’s Japan Festival at Hermann …
Though the spiral galaxy in this new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope seems serene, it hides a chaotic secret. This galaxy is …
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Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOutdoor educator Gabe Giffin is concerned about potential impacts on local wildlife from the SpaceX rocket facility in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Kathleen …
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‘On our way to groundbreaking science’: Stars turn neon-green in first test image from NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogRoman’s first test image shows hundreds of stars as green rings of light. After a few more months of tuning, it will …
Editor’s note: This feature was updated on Sept. 18, 2026, to add additional details on mission readiness dates. To continue regular crew …
