Moonbound Majesty: Astronauts’ Inside Look at SLS, the Engine of Artemis Dreams
Artemis II astronauts, preparing for a lunar mission, examined the powerful SLS core stage, reflecting NASA’s ongoing efforts to return to and explore the Moon….
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NASA’s SLS Moon Rocket: Early Production Success on Advanced Upper Stage
Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have completed a crucial part of a weld confidence article for the advanced upper stage of the SLS rocket….
Eerie and Mysterious Images Captured by NASA’s All-Sky Fireball Network
The NASA All-sky Fireball Network, designed to observe bright meteors, occasionally records eerie and mysterious images. The NASA All-sky Fireball Network is a network of…
NASA’s RAMFIRE: 3D-Printed Rocket Nozzle a Giant Leap for Deep Space Missions
NASA’s new 3D-printed rocket nozzle, made from a unique aluminum variant, promises lighter components for deep space missions. After successful testing, the technology holds potential…
Rocketing to the Moon: NASA’s Artemis II Core Stage Nears Final Assembly
NASA, partnering with Aerojet Rocketdyne and Boeing, has made significant progress on the SLS rocket for the Artemis II mission, aiming to land the first…
A “Ring of Fire” in the Sky: The Solar Eclipse Experience
On October 14, 2023, and April 8, 2024, the entire United States and millions around the world will be able to view a solar eclipse….
Far Beyond Pluto: NASA’s New Horizons To Continue Exploring Outer Solar System
NASA has announced the continuation of the New Horizons mission, focusing on collecting unique heliophysics data starting in 2025. New Horizons’ mission of exploration of…
Blast from the Past: Historic Wind Tunnel Tests NASA’s Mars Ascent Vehicle Rocket
The Mars Ascent Vehicle team completed crucial wind tunnel tests at NASA’s facility, paving the way for the first rocket launch from Mars. This joint…
Don’t Miss: A “Ring of Fire” in the Sky
An annular total solar eclipse will be visible across regions from the northwestern U.S. to Brazil on October 14, 2023. This event, characterized by the…
Ring Side Seats: Three Ways To Witness Saturn’s 2023 Opposition
Saturn will be in opposition on August 26-27, 2023, appearing brighter. With the right equipment, viewers can discern its rings. Additionally, a Super Blue Moon…
Don’t Miss: Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend
Recognized as one of the best meteor showers, the Perseids are especially notable this year due to a waning crescent moon, enhancing visibility. The NASA…
NASA Mars Ascent Vehicle Continues Progress Toward Mars Sample Return
NASA’s Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) recently achieved key milestones in its preparation for a 2028 launch. The vehicle, part of the Mars Sample Return program,…
NASA’s IXPE Stuns Astronomers With New Blazar Discovery
The universe is teeming with powerful supermassive black holes that spawn powerful jets of high-energy particles, creating sources of extreme brightness in the vastness of…
First Female Director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center To Retire
After over 38 years of service, Jody Singer, the first female director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, has announced her retirement. Her tenure saw…
NASA Upgrades Powerful SLS Rocket Engines – Production Restarted for Next Era of Space Exploration
As NASA prepares for the first crewed Artemis missions to the Moon, agency propulsion and test teams are setting their sights on future Space Launch…
NASA’s Fermi Space Telescope Captures Cosmic Fireworks in Dynamic Gamma-Ray Sky
Cosmic fireworks, invisible to our eyes, fill the night sky. We can get a glimpse of this elusive light show thanks to the Large Area…
Progress Underway on NASA Space Launch System (SLS) Moon Rockets for Artemis II, III, and IV
NASA and its partners across the country are continuing to make progress on the crewed Artemis missions with hardware for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)…
NASA Prepares for Future Artemis Missions Using Data From the First SLS Flight
NASA continues to evaluate data and learn more about the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s debut performance during the agency’s November 16, 2022, Artemis I…