NASA successfully gives Voyager 2 another year of life
Voyager 2 recently experienced its own “Big Bang” moment, allowing NASA scientists to squeeze a bit more life out of the intrepid space probe. Nicknamed after the universe’s origin story,…
August 2026
2026 IGARSS Hyperwall Schedule
Explore This Section Earth Earth Observer Editor’s Corner Feature Articles Meeting Summaries News Science in the News In Memoriam Announcements Archives IGARSS 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth…
Piping plover beats the odds after losing feet in fishing line
At first glance, this adult male bird looks just like any other piping plover (Charadrius melodus) scurrying around the beach. But he is missing some crucial body parts. “We’re always…
NASA’s IXPE Studies Magnetar
NASA/Pablo Garcia Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept,…
Outside eagle spotted on Jackie and Shadow’s nest
While internet-famous bald eagle dad Shadow doesn’t have to care for eaglets Sandy and Luna around the clock these days, he still swung by his habitat yesterday. According to Friends…
Why do mother bears kill cubs? The answer is complicated.
We give them names like Otis, Chunk, and Diver. We gamify their annual salmon run (and indulge in some friendly competition ourselves) as we watch them gorge on sockeye salmon…
NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for MoonÂ
3 Min Read NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon The Handheld Lunar Electrostatic Dust Mitigation tool is tested inside the Lunar Development and Test Facility…
Taking Flight to Prepare for Space
NASA/Josh Valcarcel NASA astronaut Adam Fuhrmann (right, in yellow) prepares for a training flight aboard NASA’s WB-57 aircraft in this July 16, 2026, photo. These high-altitude flights train the crew…
Rare tropical red-footed booby spotted in Maryland
Boaters and birders enjoying the early days of summer on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay knew that a bird with colorful feet didn’t belong there. The red-footed booby (Sula sula) was spotted…
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: NASA OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
1 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) View all current NASA job openings at USAJobs Vacancy Announcement for Attorney-Adviser Return to OGC Homepage