Liftoff! NASA’s Europa Clipper Sails Toward Ocean Moon of Jupiter
NASA’s Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life….
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What is a Coral Reef?
Coral reefs cover only 1% of the ocean floor, but support an estimated 25% of all marine life in the ocean, earning them the moniker ‘rainforest of the sea.’ They…
The Marshall Star for October 16, 2024
…enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life. The spacecraft launched at 11:06 a.m. CDT on Oct. 14 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy […] Published by NASA on…
The Clipper and the Comet
…about a day after the comet’s closest approach to Earth. A current darling of evening skies, the naked-eye comet is a vistor from the distant Oort cloud Growing Gallery: Comet…
Firefly to launch True Anomaly’s Jackal vehicle for U.S. Space Force mission
The companies announced an agreement to support the Space Force’s Tactically Responsive Space program Published by SpaceNews on 10/17/2024 Continue Reading >…
Could Life Exist Below Mars Ice? NASA Study Proposes Possibilities
Researchers think meltwater beneath Martian ice could support microbial life. While actual evidence for life on Mars has never been found, a new NASA study proposes microbes could find a…
ULA begins stacking Vulcan rocket in anticipation of first national security mission
The USSF-106 mission will be the first launch of the Vulcan rocket once it receives certification to support missions on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense. A launch date…
NASA Begins New Deployable Solar Array Tech Demo on Pathfinder Spacecraft
NASA recently evaluated initial flight data and imagery from Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-4 (PTD-4), confirming proper checkout of the spacecraft’s systems including its on-board electronics as well as the payload’s support…
NASA Funds Open-Source Software Underpinning Scientific Innovation
NASA has awarded $15.6 million in grant funding to 15 projects supporting the maintenance of open-source tools, frameworks, and libraries used by the NASA science community, for the benefit of…
Seven ways navigation tech contributes to sustainability
What does satellite navigation have to do with sustainable development? Quite a lot, in fact. Satnav and other positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies provide critical data that support green…
Autumn Leaves – Call for Volunteers
…and land cover. The data collection event will support students across North America, Latin America, Central America, and Europe, who are working together to document […] Published by NASA on…
ESA plans measures to help European space industry
ESA is proposing steps to support a space industry that has been “under pressure” recently while keeping a watchful eye on one proposed deal. Published by SpaceNews on 10/28/2024 Continue…
NASA Relaunches Mentor-Protégé Program to Fill Supply Chain Gaps
In an effort to grow new commercial markets that support the future of space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research, NASA is preparing to relaunch its Mentor-Protégé Program for contractors…
CNES to Develop Medical Imaging Tech for Crewed Moon and Mars Missions
French space agency CNES has issued a call for a medical imaging system, primarily for diagnostic purposes, to support space station operations and crewed missions to the surfaces of the…
NASA Ames Recognizes Representative Eshoo for Her 32 Years of Service
…enduring support for the agency. During the event, Dr. Eugene Tu, center director at Ames, presented the Congresswoman with the Pioneer plaque, a replica of […] Published by NASA on…
