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NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft, Optical Comms Demo En Route to Asteroid
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NASA has proven powered, controlled flight is possible on other worlds, just as the Wright brothers proved it was possible on Earth. .
Jan. 25, 2024
The Scout impact assessment system calculated where and when the asteroid 2024 BX1 would impact Earth’s atmosphere, providing a useful demonstration of planetary defense capability. .
Jan. 24, 2024
The images were taken by Webb’s two instruments, including MIRI, which was built and managed through launch by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. .
Jan. 22, 2024
The annual competition aims to help students expand their ocean-related knowledge outside the classroom and to become environmental stewards. .
A new, comprehensive analysis of satellite data finds that majority of glaciers on the landmass have retreated significantly. .
Jan. 17, 2024
This month marks the 20th anniversary of Spirit and Opportunity’s landing on Mars, part of a mission whose legacy will extend far into the future. .
NISAR will study changes to ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice in fine detail, as climate change warms the air and ocean. .
Jan. 10, 2024
Videos from the rover show its shadow moving across the Martian surface during a 12-hour sequence while Curiosity remained parked. .
Dec. 28, 2023
The orbiter has performed 56 flybys of Jupiter and documented close encounters with three of the gas giant’s four largest moons. .
Dec. 27, 2023
The Webb telescope has opened a new window onto the universe, but it builds on missions going back 40 years, including Spitzer and the Infrared Astronomical Satellite. .
Dec. 22, 2023
The agency’s DSN provides critical communications and navigation services to dozens of space missions, and it’s being modernized to support dozens more. .
Runoff from one of North America’s largest rivers is driving intense carbon dioxide emissions in the Arctic Ocean. .
Dec. 21, 2023
