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Mars Has Its Charmes - NASA Science

Written by Athanasios (Thanos) Klidaras, Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University 

NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans - NASA

On Monday, NASA and Boeing provided an update on the company’s Starliner spacecraft, including adding additional crew missions and certifying a new rocket for

NASA Armstrong Celebrates 80 Years of Flight Innovation - NASA

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October’s Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing - NASA Science

See stellar specters and conduct some spooky stargazing in the October 2026 edition of Night Sky Notes!

NASA Celebrates as Artemis Accords Surpasses 75 Signatories  - NASA

Marking a significant expansion in the number of signatories to the Artemis Accords, NASA welcomed Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino, bringing

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Meet NASA's Artemis II Crew During Houston Public Event - NASA

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission will participate in an event hosted by industry and community partners at the University of Houston to

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Space Station View of Earth at Night - NASA

This nighttime view of the United States, dotted with city lights looking toward New York City (center), was taken at approximately 3:40 a.m. local time on

NASA Highlights Lessons Learned From Swift Boost Mission - NASA Science

A commercial mission to boost NASA’s Swift observatory concluded without raising the spacecraft’s orbit, but the agency and industry vendor gained valuable experience that will benefit future in-space servicing programs.

What You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Mission - NASA

Four crew members are set to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance aboard the orbiting laboratory.

The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars

The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.

NASA ORBIT Challenge 2027 - NASA

The NASA ORBIT (Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology for the Workforce) Challenge invites university and community college students

SpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas

Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it aims to reach orbit.

Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Kristie Foster - NASA

Kristie Foster paved her road to becoming a NASA civil servant with literal miles of dedication. Her work at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St.

APOD: 2026 September 28 - Cosmic Latte: The Average Color of the Universe - NASA Science

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Reliable Robots: Meet Johnson’s Dexterous Robotics Team - NASA

The idea of humans and robots working side-by-side in space was once the stuff of science fiction, but with NASA launching increasingly complex missions

How to limit the rat numbers? Train the humans

D.C.'s Rat Rangers take anyone who is interested on night time safaris through some of the Capitol's filthiest back alleys to learn the way of the rats, and to be better humans.

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Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii

Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains.

Uncovering the Valleys Hidden Below Greenland’s Ice - NASA Science

Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline

So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders. <br>

We're looking for life on other planets. Are we ready to find it?

In 1960, astronomer Frank Drake listened for signals from alien worlds. Reporter Brendan Byrne's podcast When We Find Them picks up the search and asks what would happen if we finally find something.

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop - NASA Science

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The hot spot: World Sauna Congress convenes in Oslo as global interest skyrockets

At the World Sauna Congress in Oslo, NPR's Will Stone covers how scientists and enthusiasts are exploring heat exposure as a growing global trend to boost wellbeing and fight social isolation.

APOD: 2026 September 26 – Mirrored Meteor and Milky Way - NASA Science

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NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development - NASA

During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights