Moon and Flag at NASA Michoud
NASA/Michael DeMocker Just after sunrise, the waning gibbous moon sets just behind a waving United States flag on March 19, 2025, in this image from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in…
The moon doesn’t have a magnetic field, so why does it have magnetic rocks?
A new simulation suggests a massive asteroid impact may have briefly supercharged the moon’s magnetic field, leaving behind magnetized rocks that still carry its signature.
How To Resolve Conflicts Over Lunar Resources
Sometimes, space enthusiasts blind themselves with techno-optimism about all the potential cool technological things we can do and the benefits they can offer humanity. We conveniently ignore that there are…
NASA Videographer Wins Top Award for Capturing Human Side of Science
2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA/Jacob Shaw Capturing the high-stakes work behind NASA’s Airborne Science Program takes more than just technical skill – it…
More Questions About Life on Exoplanet K2-18b
Whenever scientists present new research showing potential biosignatures on an exoplanet, follow-up articles spread like ripples on a pond. Mainstream media usually runs with it, which shows how the issue…
Venus Has a Single Solid Crust… But It’s Surprisingly Thin
Our nearest neighbor is only slightly smaller than the Earth… but that’s just about the only thing the two planets have in common. Now, a recent NASA-funded study suggests that…
Student Coders Bring Novel Approaches to NASA Challenge
In collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture, Amazon Web Services, and Colorado State University, NASA turned to students for AI-driven solutions. NASA On March 28, 80 college students…
Space sponsorship: the next frontier for revenue generation
As a new era of space exploration and development unfolds — one with far more private-sector investment and leadership — the potential for rapid growth is promising. National security, deep…
Senate sets up early June vote on Isaacman nomination to lead NASA
The Senate is set to vote on confirming Jared Isaacman’s nomination to be NASA administrator in early June. The post Senate sets up early June vote on Isaacman nomination to…
Hubble Spies a Spiral So Inclined
Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits…