New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station
NASA/Chris Williams From left, Expedition 74 flight engineers Anna Kikina and Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos, and Anil Menon of NASA pose for a July 18, 2026, photo while holding a…
July 2026
NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon
4 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) An artist’s rendering of NASA’s CAPSTONE 02 spacecraft in lunar orbit. The mission features two identical small spacecraft that…
Long-lost love story by Alan Turing rediscovered in archive
History remembers British mathematician Alan Turing as the father of modern computing with an ultimately tragic life, but it’s impossible to distill any one person down to a handful of…
Why Jackie and Shadow’s home is the place to be for young eagles
Veterinarians in Ojai, California, continue to care for internet-famous bald eagle mother Jackie. According to the latest update, she is still in critical condition, but continues to eat assisted and…
No, cruise ships aren’t floating petri dishes
A medical team in head-to-toe hazmat suits boarding a cruise ship was one of the many harrowing images from the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, similar images hit our screens…
Hubble Spies One-Sided Spiral
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…
A Million-Panel Project
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Million-Panel Project Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions…
Crews Move Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank
NASA/Michael DeMocker Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans transport the 130-foot-tall Artemis IV liquid hydrogen tank out of a production cell inside the main factory building into a…
Roman emperors once banned men from having long hair
Fashion isn’t always an attempt to stay stylish. Throughout history, clothing and personal appearance have reflected social status, political alignments, sexuality, and more. But because of this symbolism, these simple-but-effective…
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Closes Out Space Station Mission
5 Min Read NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Closes Out Space Station Mission After eight months aboard the International Space Station for his first mission, NASA astronaut Chris Williams is preparing…