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Ames Science Stars of the Month May 2026

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NAS Ames Science Directorate Stars of the Month: May 2026 The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Lora Jovanavić, Tammy Moore, Frances Donovan, and Jaden Ta. Their commitment to the NASA missi...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Wed, 06 May 2026 22:19 +0000

NASA’s Dryden Aeronautical Test Range Supports Flight, Space Missions

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NASA advances aeronautics and space technologies through experimental aircraft and flight research at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Behind those efforts is the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR), which provides ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Wed, 06 May 2026 20:42 +0000

Astronomers Witness the Awesome Power of a Black Hole's "Dancing Jets"

Reported by Universe Today

New Curtin University-led research has used a radio telescope that spans the Earth to snap images that measure the immense power of jets from black holes, confirming scientists’ theories of how black holes help shape the structure of the Universe....
  • By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
  • On: Wed, 06 May 2026 20:35 +0000

NASA Wallops to Host Public Information Session May 13

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To facilitate discussion and information sharing on activities at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, a public information session is being held 4–6 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, at the NASA Wallops Visitor Center.  During t...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Wed, 06 May 2026 19:09 +0000

NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 34th Station Resupply Launch, Arrival

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NASA and SpaceX are targeting 7:16 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 12, for the next launch to deliver science, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This will be the 34th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the orbital outpost for NA...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Wed, 06 May 2026 17:14 +0000

Data Fusion Provides a High-Definition Look At Mars' Temperature Maps

Reported by Universe Today

In-situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) is our best bet for “living off the land” for a future Martian base, but tracking down those resources is no easy task. As of now, we have two options - send a rover to a specific location to scout it, or monitor it ...
  • By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
  • On: Wed, 06 May 2026 16:09 +0000