Science

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying approximately 6,500 pounds of cargo is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with astronauts Jack Hathaway and Sophie Adenot monitoring the arrival.

The observation serves as a test for instruments before a gravity assist flyby scheduled for May 15.

The 'I Am Artemis' series profiles the career of a launch project engineer who bridges engineering teams and the launch director at Kennedy Space Center.

The High-Performance Spaceflight Computing project, led by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, integrates computing and networking to reduce costs while offering radiation-hardened solutions for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.

NASA releases a striking photograph taken from the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, illustrating the distinct difference between airglow and auroras.

Following five years of development, the unit undergoes final trials before simulation of harsh surface conditions.

The appointment aims to strengthen stakeholder coordination and support the President's National Space Policy as NASA advances its growing portfolio of launch activities.

Researchers publish new analysis of the August 2025 event in the journal *Science*, detailing how a tsunami stripped trees up to 481 metres above sea level.

The Armstrong Flight Research Center continues its legacy of experimental flight by adding new assets to support research ranging from air pollution monitoring to wildland fire mapping.

The Republic of Paraguay signed the agreement in Asunción, strengthening the global framework for civil space exploration ahead of a planned satellite launch later this year.

Data from November 2025 indicates the blades could surpass Mach 1 without structural failure, a key step toward expanding aerial capabilities on Mars.

A unique wind tunnel configuration allowed rotor tips to surpass the speed of sound without structural failure, marking a significant leap beyond the subsonic limits of the Ingenuity mission.

NASA-supported launch from Vandenberg marks first step in studying solar neutrinos in low Earth polar orbit.

The image, taken on 3 April 2026, highlights the stark contrast between the illuminated planet and the darkness of space as part of the Artemis programme.

Commander Ross Elder's crew has completed two-fifths of their 378-day CHAPEA mission, currently navigating a two-week period with no contact with mission control to mimic the realities of Mars exploration.

A new testing environment combines virtual simulations with real-world flights to prevent collisions in high-density airspace scenarios.

Four researchers and project managers at the NASA Ames Science Directorate have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the agency's mission, ranging from enhancing optical constants databases to simplifying task management for key contracts.

New antennas and software enhancements at the Armstrong Flight Research Center support critical research into quiet supersonic flight and International Space Station operations.

The public information session at the NASA Wallops Visitor Center will cover bridge construction, beach replenishment, and environmental health findings on Wednesday.

The mission, the 34th in the Commercial Resupply Services series, will deliver critical supplies and science experiments to the orbital outpost before returning to Earth in mid-June.

Scientists suggest the discovery may link intermediate-mass black holes to growing supermassive black holes.

Researchers say the technique could uncover tens of millions of previously unseen objects, offering crucial data on stellar explosions and the mass gap between neutron stars and black holes.

Engineers have created a novel test rig capable of reaching 40 Kelvin to evaluate components for future Moon and Mars missions.

The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team reports an ongoing explosive-extrusive eruption accompanied by powerful gas-steam activity on 23 April 2026.

A collaborative initiative brings authentic NASA data collection and citizen science protocols into regional classrooms, with CTE students assisting in equipment construction.

Following a complex recovery effort at the Atacama target, the rover successfully extracted the tool but will now seek a more firmly rooted rock to recover lost drill tailings.

NASA's Perseverance rover has assembled a natural-colour panorama from nearly a thousand images, marking a key transition before exploring the Lac de Charmes region later this year.

NASA Citizen Science reports that hundreds of volunteers have contributed to the scientific literature, with their work now documented in peer-reviewed journals alongside professional researchers.

The event, captured by the rover's hazard and navigation cameras, marks the first time a rock has remained attached to a fixed drill sleeve after extraction before being successfully dislodged.

NASA-funded scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveal that early Earth life adapted to utilise trace metals through localised systems like hydrothermal vents

The event, scheduled for Friday, 8 May 2026, will feature Williams answering prerecorded STEM questions while conducting research that supports future Artemis Moon missions.

On May 5, 2026, the agency commemorated the moment astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American in space, linking the pioneering spirit of Project Mercury to modern lunar ambitions.

NASA's Juno mission records close-up view of Thebe from 3,100 miles away, highlighting the instrument's versatility in low-light conditions.

The Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project reveals new varieties of ultra-cool objects and aids mapping of galactic mass distribution

NASA Earth Observatory imagery captures the volcanic terrain of western El Salvador, where persistent geothermal activity and active volcanoes coexist with critical energy infrastructure

The $6.9 million Phase III SBIR award aims to validate critical prospecting tools and enhance the self-sufficiency of future deep space missions.

Ireland joins all 23 European Space Agency member states in committing to a shared framework for space cooperation.

The symposium moved to a new venue to accommodate growth, adopting a layout that positions students at the centre of scientific inquiry rather than as observers.

A signing ceremony in Kalkara saw officials from NASA and the Republic of Malta affirm shared values dating back to the American Revolution, aiming to attract investment and expertise to the space economy.

The demonstration mission successfully simulated lunar vacuum and extreme temperatures while carrying science payloads destined for the South Pole.

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has released a striking new image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3137, located 53 million light-years away.

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have identified dozens of candidate exoplanets using a novel method that detects gravitational tugs in binary systems, a technique capable of finding worlds traditional transit surveys often miss.

For fifty years, the durable aluminium sphere has provided critical data on Earth's shape, gravity field, and crustal movements using laser ranging technology.

Janet Petro, who joined the agency in 2007 and served as acting administrator earlier this year, leaves behind a legacy of transforming the centre into a premier multi-user spaceport.