NASA plans to launch three miniature rotorcraft to Mars in 2028, each equipped with a flexible antenna that resembles a tiny cape, to probe the planet’s shallow subsurface for water ice.
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A partial solar eclipse will occur on August 12, with coverage ranging from 37% in Fairbanks, Alaska, to 3% in Detroit, Michigan, and live streaming provided by NASA.
NASA has re‑engineered Voyager 2’s power system in a maneuver dubbed the “Big Bang,” allowing its remaining science instruments to keep operating for at least another year.
NASA is recruiting participants for a year-long simulated mission to Mars or the Moon, beginning no sooner than August 2027. The program aims to test technologies and protocols for future deep space missions.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, celebrating its fourth anniversary of public image releases, has revealed a new, detailed view of the active galaxy Centaurus A.
Katalyst Space Technologies has successfully launched its Link satellite on a mission to rescue NASA's Swift astronomy satellite, which is at risk of falling out of orbit.
A last-minute software issue aborted a crucial launch attempt for NASA's satellite rescue mission. The mission aims to save the Swift Observatory from crashing by October.
NASA has awarded nearly $600 million in new contracts to private companies for lunar landers to deliver science equipment to the moon's surface in late 2028.
NASA has selected 41 proposals from 37 American companies to advance technologies for long-term lunar presence and human Mars exploration. These partnerships leverage NASA's resources to mature commercial space solutions.
NASA is investing $30 million in a novel rescue mission to extend the life of the nearly 22-year-old Swift Observatory, an instrument crucial for detecting gamma-ray bursts.