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fromArs Technica
2 hours ago
OMG science

Tuesday Telescope: A time-lapse from orbit reveals treasures below

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captures stunning time-lapse images from the ISS, showcasing natural phenomena like lightning and atmospheric sprites.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
US politics

NASA scrambles to cut ISS activity after Trump budget-its options are not great

Budget negotiations may affect NASA astronaut assignments and ISS priorities.
Focus on maximizing ISS utility is emphasized amidst budget uncertainties.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 hours ago

Tuesday Telescope: A time-lapse from orbit reveals treasures below

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captures stunning time-lapse images from the ISS, showcasing natural phenomena like lightning and atmospheric sprites.
#space-exploration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA faced a critical decision regarding Voyager 1's communication system, risking permanent loss of contact due to thruster failures.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project

Trump's 2026 budget proposes the largest cut to NASA funding in history, drastically impacting space exploration and science programs.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Trump pulls Isaacman nomination for space. Source: "NASA is f****ed"

Musk's influence facilitated Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator, indicating potential challenges for the agency amid budget cuts.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

NASA Spacecraft Runs Into Thruster Trouble En Route to Zillion-Dollar Asteroid

NASA's Psyche mission faces a fuel pressure issue, but redundancy measures should allow for continued progress without significant concern.
Mental health
fromNature
1 day ago

How to keep astronauts healthy in deep space

Space exploration is advancing rapidly, with NASA and private companies leading missions while facing significant health challenges for astronauts.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A broken thruster jeopardized Voyager 1, but engineers executed a remote fix

NASA faced a critical decision regarding Voyager 1's communication system, risking permanent loss of contact due to thruster failures.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project

Trump's 2026 budget proposes the largest cut to NASA funding in history, drastically impacting space exploration and science programs.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Trump pulls Isaacman nomination for space. Source: "NASA is f****ed"

Musk's influence facilitated Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator, indicating potential challenges for the agency amid budget cuts.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

NASA Spacecraft Runs Into Thruster Trouble En Route to Zillion-Dollar Asteroid

NASA's Psyche mission faces a fuel pressure issue, but redundancy measures should allow for continued progress without significant concern.
Mental health
fromNature
1 day ago

How to keep astronauts healthy in deep space

Space exploration is advancing rapidly, with NASA and private companies leading missions while facing significant health challenges for astronauts.
#trump-administration
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This iconic NASA office changed climate science forever. DOGE plans to kill it

The termination of GISS's lease reflects dangerous trends in U.S. scientific funding and climate change research.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Godfather of climate science decries Trump's plans to cut Nasa lab: They're trying to kill the messenger'

The Trump administration is shutting down NASA's crucial climate research laboratory, the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, threatening climate science progress.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This iconic NASA office changed climate science forever. DOGE plans to kill it

The termination of GISS's lease reflects dangerous trends in U.S. scientific funding and climate change research.
#lunar-exploration
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

The moon: Why we want to go back DW 06/02/2025

NASA and ESA are collaborating on the Artemis program to establish a permanent lunar base, signaling a new era of lunar exploration.
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

The moon: Why we want to go back DW 06/02/2025

NASA and ESA are collaborating on the Artemis program to establish a permanent lunar base, signaling a new era of lunar exploration.
Music
fromArtforum
2 days ago

Bittersweet Symphony

Stewart Brand's campaign in 1966 led to NASA's release of the first whole-Earth photograph, influencing the environmental movement.
#astrophysics
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Alien Hunters Detect "Unexplained Pulses" Emanating From Two Distant Stars

Strange electromagnetic pulses from a distant star raise questions about potential extraterrestrial life.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Have scientists solved the mystery of gold's origin in the universe?

Magnetars likely contributed to the cosmic creation of gold and heavy elements earlier than previously understood.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Something Is Destroying Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites

Solar storms significantly reduce the lifespans of Starlink satellites, causing premature reentry especially during the solar maximum.
Europe news
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

NASA robot for drilling on icy moons tested on Alaskan glacier

NASA is preparing for potential lander missions to explore life beneath Europa's icy surface following the Europa Clipper mission in 2030.
#spacex
Startup companies
fromFuturism
4 days ago

If NASA Had Blown Up This Many Rockets, The Government Would Have Cancelled the Space Program

The reliability of SpaceX's rocket launches has come into question following multiple failures, prompting discussions about the desirability of private vs. public space exploration.
Venture
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

SpaceX Starship failure casts further doubt on NASA's moon landing timeline

SpaceX's Starship is facing significant challenges but continues to provide valuable data for NASA's lunar mission.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures

SpaceX's Starship must overcome prior test flight failures to progress toward Mars flights and potential NASA collaborations.
Startup companies
fromFuturism
4 days ago

If NASA Had Blown Up This Many Rockets, The Government Would Have Cancelled the Space Program

The reliability of SpaceX's rocket launches has come into question following multiple failures, prompting discussions about the desirability of private vs. public space exploration.
Venture
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

SpaceX Starship failure casts further doubt on NASA's moon landing timeline

SpaceX's Starship is facing significant challenges but continues to provide valuable data for NASA's lunar mission.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

SpaceX Tests Starship Fixes After Back-to-Back Failures

SpaceX's Starship must overcome prior test flight failures to progress toward Mars flights and potential NASA collaborations.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

We now have a good idea about the makeup of Uranus' atmosphere

Uranus' atmosphere composition and dynamics have been better understood thanks to new research from Hubble observations over the last 20 years.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Scientists Puzzled by Mysterious Motion in Atmosphere of Saturn's Moon

Titan's atmosphere wobbles like a gyroscope, behaving independently of its surface and seasons, posing new scientific mysteries.
#budget-cuts
fromSpace
1 week ago
Remote teams

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab ending telework policy for over 1,000 employees

fromSpace
1 week ago
Remote teams

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab ending telework policy for over 1,000 employees

fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | NASA spent almost $900K on taxpayer-funded union time last year - to negotiate trivial workplace issues: 'Absurd'

As has been the case with other federal agencies under the Biden administration, NASA bureaucrats were racking up an astronomical tab doing union time on the taxpayers' dime.
Non-profit organizations
#solar-storm
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists issue urgent warning over solar storm: 'We're not prepared'

Humanity is unprepared for extreme space weather, with a predicted solar storm potentially causing significant disruptions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

NASA warns major solar storm set to cause blackouts on Earth

A massive solar storm is approaching Earth, with risks to communications and power systems, following an X2.7-class solar flare from the sun.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

As Trump cuts science budgets, some researchers look abroad

American scientists face uncertainty post-layoffs, with many considering opportunities abroad due to funding cuts and job losses.
#international-space-station
Women in technology
fromFuturism
1 month ago

NASA Astronaut Alarmed to Notice "Slice" in Her Suit's Glove During Spacewalk

The first all-female spacewalk successfully installed solar array brackets despite a minor glove issue.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

Here's the wild way NASA astronaut made a makeshift version of popular food item in space: 'This hits the spot in its own way'

Women in technology
fromFuturism
1 month ago

NASA Astronaut Alarmed to Notice "Slice" in Her Suit's Glove During Spacewalk

The first all-female spacewalk successfully installed solar array brackets despite a minor glove issue.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

Here's the wild way NASA astronaut made a makeshift version of popular food item in space: 'This hits the spot in its own way'

NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago

Research at risk: Building our future in space | Cornell Chronicle

The U.S. has halted the development of a unique space simulator, impacting future technological advancements in space exploration.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago

How a NASA simulation inspired Clair Obscur's character lineup

This sounds so random, but I did a brief NASA simulation where I was an analog astronaut. I was simulating a mission to an asteroid at NASA's compound in Houston.
Board games
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Astronomers Stunned as Epic Mars Aurora Covers Entire Planet

Astronomers have captured visible auroras on Mars, marking a significant advancement in planetary atmospheric research.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

A stunning visualisation explores the intricate circulatory system of our oceans | Aeon Videos

NASA's ocean current visualization reveals the complex system powering global marine and climate changes.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Startling discovery under Greenland boosts Trump's bid to take island

Trump's interest in Greenland resurfaces due to a NASA discovery of Camp Century, raising national security concerns.
#spacecraft
OMG science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Voyager 1 alive for another day with Hail Mary thruster fix

NASA revived Voyager 1's primary roll thrusters after decades, critical for maintaining alignment and communication with Earth over 15.6 billion miles away.
OMG science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Voyager 1 alive for another day with Hail Mary thruster fix

NASA revived Voyager 1's primary roll thrusters after decades, critical for maintaining alignment and communication with Earth over 15.6 billion miles away.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

NASA worker stole Apollo moon rocks for unthinkable act

Thad Roberts stole moon rocks from NASA and attempted to sell them, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence after an international manhunt.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Frozen water found in a young star system for the first time

Earth's water likely originated from icy bodies during a historical cataclysm involving the orbits of giant planets.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next?

The Trump administration’s budget proposal strategically allocates over $7 billion for lunar exploration while introducing a substantial $1 billion for Mars-focused programs, laying groundwork for future crewed missions.
US politics
Privacy professionals
fromNature
3 weeks ago

'Orwellian': planetary scientists outraged over deletion of research records

The Lunar and Planetary Institute removed meeting abstracts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion due to a Trump administration executive order.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

NASA JPL director quits for 'personal reasons'

Leshin managed significant challenges during her tenure, including COVID-19 impacts and budget constraints, while overseeing key missions like the Mars rovers.
Retirement
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Top ex-NASA official claims he saw footage of large, white flying saucer marked with Air Force logo: report

"I know exactly what I saw that day, and it was in no fashion a conventional flying vehicle," Rogers said, regarding the 1992 incident.
US news
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

NASA jettisons Neo4j database for Memgraph citing costs

The biggest thing with Neo4j is that it is very costly for me. I can't afford that within my current environment.
Data science
OMG science
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

NASA flew this new device into Hurricane Helene. It could change the future of storm forecasting

NASA's Aerosol Wind Profiler could significantly improve storm predictions by providing detailed wind measurements.
Women in technology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Two NASA astronauts perform the 5th-ever all-female spacewalk today

Two NASA astronauts conducted an all-female spacewalk, humorously highlighting Katy Perry's absence after her criticized spaceflight.
#artemis-program
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

After convincing senators he supports Artemis, Isaacman nomination advances

Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator advanced with mixed support, highlighting tensions in U.S. space policy on lunar and Martian missions.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

After convincing senators he supports Artemis, Isaacman nomination advances

Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator advanced with mixed support, highlighting tensions in U.S. space policy on lunar and Martian missions.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Former Space Shuttle manager Wayne Hale's writings deleted

Hale's insights on the shuttle's operational risk and engineering challenges are invaluable lessons for today's aerospace engineers, especially those involved in lunar missions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mysterious 'orb' captured soaring past sun in new NASA video

NASA's new video showcases a giant celestial object near the sun, leading to various conspiracy theories despite its true nature being a lunar transit.
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