NASA’s X-59 Nears First Flight
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As we honor the legacy of aviation pioneers this National Aviation Day, NASA’s X-59 is preparing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in air travel. The quiet supersonic aircraft’s historic first flight is on the horizon, with final ground tests...
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- On: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00 +0000
What is BioNutrients?
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A series of biology experiments, called BioNutrients, is testing ways to use microorganisms to produce nutrients – off Earth and on demand – that will be critical for human health in space. Editor’s note: This article was updated on Aug. 19, 2025...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:35 +0000
NASA’s Psyche Captures Images of Earth, Moon
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Headed for a metal-rich asteroid of the same name, the Psyche spacecraft successfully calibrated its cameras by looking homeward. On schedule for its 2029 arrival at the asteroid Psyche, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft recently looked back toward home and captu...
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- On: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:02 +0000
Moonlight and Our Atmosphere
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The Moon’s light is refracted by Earth’s atmosphere in this April 13, 2025, photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited into a sunset 264 miles above the border between Bolivia and Brazil in South America. Understanding the Mo...
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- On: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:51 +0000
National Aviation Day: Celebrating NASA’s Heritage While Charting Our Future
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As we observe National Aviation Day Tuesday – a tribute to Orville Wright’s birthday – let’s reflect on both America’s and NASA’s aviation heritage and share how we are pushing the boundaries of flight for the nation’s future. Modern NASA gre...
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- On: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:25 +0000
NASA-funded Compact Radar Drives Big Changes in Airborne and Suborbital Radar Capabilities
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A collaboration between NASA and the small business Aloft Sensing produced a new compact radar system that will enable researchers to leverage High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) platforms to observe dynamic Earth systems. This new radar is small, provides...
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- On: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:57 +0000