NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure
Reported by NASA
After delivering more than 11,000 pounds of supplies, science experiments, and other cargo to the International Space Station for NASA, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft is scheduled to depart Friday, Oct. 9, as part of the company’s Commercial...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:31 +0000
October 2026 Satellite Puzzler
Reported by NASA
Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting....
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:27 +0000
Lunar Grounding Challenge
Reported by NASA
As an astronaut traverses the lunar South Pole, tribocharging from walking on the lunar surface and plasma charging from the ambient plasma generate electric charge on the spacesuit. This problem is severely compounded when entering lunar shadows and Perma...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:22 +0000
NASA Glenn Invites Phase 1 Proposals for Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory
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NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is seeking Phase 1 proposals for the design and construction of the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory. The principal purpose of this procurement is to deliver a laboratory facility to support the testing and dev...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:55 +0000
Astronomers Solve Cosmic Cold Case with NASA Hubble Data
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Diligent sleuthing by astronomers uncovered a surprising chemical clue that indicates the white dwarf star HS 0209+0832 may host a second-generation planet. This artist’s concept released on Oct. 5, 2026, depicts that possible explanation. The white...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:09 +0000
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Catches Stunning Martian Dawn
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A newly released panorama captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover offers the most detailed view yet of distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs, highlighting features the mission’s scientists have long been waiting to see up close. The scene was snapped at 8:30 ...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30 +0000