🚀 Space

Curiosity Rover Reaches New Heights on Mars Ridge in July 2025
July 22 @ 4:03am ET  
NASA's Curiosity rover has climbed an 11-meter ramp to reach a Mars ridge top during Sols 4602-4603 on July 16. This move into the boxwork region offers new insights into Mars' ancient waterways.
NASA's Breakthrough in Super Cold Fuel Storage for Space Missions
July 21 @ 4:01pm ET  
NASA's innovative Cryogenic Fluid Management technique tackles the challenge of storing ultra-cold fuel for space missions. Recent tests aim to ensure fuel stability for future Moon and Mars explorations.
Uranus Revealed: NASA and Oxford Uncover Surprising Warmth
July 21 @ 10:01am ET  
NASA and Oxford researchers have found Uranus to be warmer than previously thought due to internal heat. This discovery challenges past data and fuels calls for new missions.
NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Takes First Steps Toward Quiet Flight
July 21 @ 4:06am ET  
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet has begun taxi tests in California, a key step toward silent supersonic flight. This innovative aircraft aims to eliminate loud sonic booms, potentially revolutionizing air travel.
International Space Station Crew Marks 200-Day Milestone in Orbit
July 18 @ 4:01pm ET  
NASA astronaut Anne McClain celebrated JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi's 200 cumulative days in space with a hamburger-shaped cake on June 13, 2025. The milestone highlights the strong partnership aboard the International Space Station.
NASA and ISRO Set to Launch NISAR Satellite for Groundbreaking Earth Observation
July 18 @ 10:03am ET  
NASA and ISRO are set to launch the NISAR satellite by late July, offering a groundbreaking 3D view of Earth. This $1.5 billion mission will enhance disaster tracking and environmental monitoring with dual-frequency radar.
Chandra Observatory Reveals Young Exoplanet Shrinking Under Star's X-rays
July 18 @ 4:00am ET  
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals a young exoplanet, TOI 1227 b, shrinking from Jupiter-sized to barren due to intense X-rays from its host star. This discovery sheds light on planetary evolution in harsh stellar environments.
Sturgeon Moon and Planetary Alignment to Light Up August Skies
July 17 @ 4:06pm ET  
The Full Sturgeon Moon on August 9, 2025, at 3:55 a.m. ET, will coincide with a rare six-planet alignment. This celestial event, rich in Native American history, offers a stunning view for skywatchers on August 10.
NASA's SPEED Challenge: Designing Ejection Mechanisms for Stratospheric Tests
July 17 @ 10:01am ET  
NASA's SPEED project aims to innovate stratospheric testing with a two-stage drop system. A public challenge seeks designs for an ejection mechanism to ensure precise test model release.
NASA's Rising Star: Sylvie Crowell Tackles Lunar Dust Challenge
July 17 @ 4:05am ET  
Sylvie Crowell, a researcher at NASA's Glenn Research Center, wins an Early Career Initiative award for her lunar dust mitigation project. Her work on the L-DREAM coating aims to protect solar cells and thermal surfaces on the moon.
SpaceX Boosts Amazon's Project Kuiper with Satellite Launch for Global Internet
July 16 @ 4:12pm ET  
SpaceX launched 24 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper on July 16, advancing its goal of global broadband access. This mission is a key step in competing with Starlink and bridging the digital divide.
NASA Glenn Celebrates 2025 Drop Tower Challenge Student Winners
July 16 @ 4:01pm ET  
NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland celebrated the 2025 Drop Tower Challenge winners on July 16. Nineteen student teams from grades 8-12 tested innovative paddle wheel designs in the 2.2 Second Drop Tower facility.
Melissa Harris Leads NASA's Bold Future in Low Earth Orbit Exploration
July 16 @ 4:01am ET  
Melissa Harris, with 25 years at NASA, leads the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program. Her work shapes a future of commercial space stations in orbit.
SpaceX Crew-11 Mission: Pioneering Health Research for Deep Space Exploration
July 14 @ 4:05pm ET  
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission will launch this summer to study health challenges for deep space travel. The crew's research on the ISS will support Artemis and Mars expeditions.
NASA Unveils Key Instruments for Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle Mission
July 14 @ 10:01am ET  
NASA has selected three instruments for its Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle, marking a milestone in lunar exploration. Two will integrate with the LTV, the first crew-driven vehicle on the Moon in over 50 years.
James Webb Telescope Unveils Stunning Cat's Paw Nebula for 3rd Anniversary
July 14 @ 4:01am ET  
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope celebrated its third anniversary on July 10 with a stunning image of the Cat's Paw Nebula. This infrared view reveals intricate details of star formation 4,000 light-years away.
NASA Unveils TRACERS Mission to Explore Earth's Magnetic Defense
July 11 @ 4:04pm ET  
NASA's TRACERS mission, launching no earlier than late July, will study Earth's magnetic shield with twin satellites. A media briefing on July 17 at 11 a.m. EDT will reveal more about this critical space weather research.
Florida Students Connect with NASA Astronauts on International Space Station
July 10 @ 4:01pm ET  
Florida students in Big Pine Key will connect with NASA astronauts Nicole Ayers and JAXA's Takuya Onishi on July 14 via an Earth-to-space call. The 20-minute session will feature answers to prerecorded questions from the International Space Station.
Solar Spectacle: Auroras Dazzle in May 2025 Helio Highlights
July 10 @ 4:00am ET  
May 2025's Helio Highlights reveal stunning auroras due to peak solar activity. NASA's report details how solar maximum enhances Northern and Southern Lights visibility.
Aaisha Ali Leads Artemis II Mission Readiness at NASA
July 9 @ 10:00am ET  
Aaisha Ali, NASA's Artemis ground control flight lead, ensures mission readiness for Artemis II at Johnson Space Center. Her journey from marine biology to lunar mission control highlights her pivotal role in returning humans to the Moon.
NASA Mourns Loss of Former Johnson Space Center Director Jefferson Howell
July 9 @ 4:00am ET  
Jefferson Davis Howell, Jr., former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, passed away on July 2 at 85. His legacy includes championing the International Space Station and leading through the Columbia tragedy.
NASA's TEMPO Mission Extended to Enhance Air Quality Monitoring Through 2026
July 8 @ 4:01pm ET  
NASA's TEMPO mission, launched in 2023 to monitor air quality from space, has been extended through at least September 2026. This extension ensures continued hourly data on pollutants across North America, aiding public health efforts.
Hubble Telescope Unveils Stunning View of Hidden Globular Cluster
July 8 @ 10:00am ET  
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a stunning image of ESO 591-12, also known as Palomar 8, a previously unexplored globular cluster in the Milky Way. This spherical collection of stars offers vital clues about early galaxy formation.
NASA's Breakthrough in Pressure Sensitive Paint Enhances Aerospace Testing
July 8 @ 4:05am ET  
NASA's latest pressure sensitive paint technology revolutionizes aerospace testing with real-time, high-resolution data. This advancement enhances aircraft and rocket design efficiency and safety.
American Flag Shines on Mars: Perseverance Rover's Patriotic Display
July 7 @ 4:03pm ET  
NASA's Perseverance rover captured an image of the U.S. flag on Mars on June 28, symbolizing American pride. This patriotic display, taken by the WATSON camera, marks a historic moment in space exploration.
Unveiling KOI-134: A Unique Planetary Carousel Discovered
July 7 @ 10:06am ET  
Scientists have discovered the KOI-134 system, featuring two planets orbiting in a unique merry-go-round style. This finding from old Kepler data reveals a first-of-its-kind non-coplanar planetary arrangement.
NASA Prepares for SpaceX Crew-11 Launch with Key Briefings
July 7 @ 4:02am ET  
NASA is set to host briefings on July 10 for the SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the ISS, launching late July or early August. The events at Johnson Space Center will cover mission details and introduce the international crew.
NASA's $150 Million Contract Boosts Houston's MacLean Engineering
July 4 @ 4:00pm ET  
NASA awarded a $150 million contract to Houston's MacLean Engineering for simulation and software services. The SASS II contract runs from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030.
NASA's SPHEREx Telescope Unveils Universe Map for Public Exploration
July 4 @ 10:00am ET  
NASA's SPHEREx mission, launched in March 2025, is mapping the universe in 102 infrared colors. Its weekly data uploads to a public archive allow global access to explore cosmic mysteries.
July 2025 Night Sky: NASA's Guide to Planets and Constellations
July 4 @ 4:00am ET  
NASA's July 2025 skywatching tips highlight Mars and Mercury in the evening, Venus and Jupiter in the morning, plus Aquila the eagle constellation. Enjoy the Buck Moon on July 10 and meteor showers on July 29.
NASA+ Lands on Netflix: Live Space Streams This Summer
July 1 @ 4:00pm ET  
NASA+ is partnering with Netflix to stream live space content like rocket launches and spacewalks this summer. This move aims to bring NASA's mission to a global audience through the popular streaming platform.
Hubble Unveils Stunning View of Active Galactic Center in UGC 11397
July 1 @ 4:04am ET  
The Hubble Space Telescope reveals a stunning image of UGC 11397, a spiral galaxy 250 million light-years away in Lyra. Its active galactic center, powered by a supermassive black hole, emits intense cosmic energy.