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NASA features M42, the Great Nebula in Orion
NASA says the nearby starbirth region contains hot young stars, a bright open cluster and many stellar nurseries.
NASA and USDA sign agreement advancing Earth science and agriculture
The agreement covers Earth observation, geospatial analytics and advanced data technologies for United States agriculture.
NASA satellites map fall leaf redness across North America
NASA data showed peak foliage color in parts of Russia, Alaska, Canada and Vermont.
NASA features the Great Nebula in Orion
NASA's 26 October 2026 image showed glowing gas, dust and hot young stars in M42, only 1500 light-years away.
NASA ends Swift science mission and preserves major archive
NASA said atmospheric drag ended Swift observations while the spacecraft remains on orbit for a future atmospheric re-entry.
NASA to test Artemis III lander operations before Moon landing
Artemis III will send NASA and ESA astronauts into low Earth orbit for docking demonstrations with Blue Origin and SpaceX test vehicles.
NASA accelerates 2028 Moon landing plans with Blue Origin and SpaceX
NASA said Artemis III will test Blue Origin and SpaceX landers in low Earth orbit before a crewed lunar landing.
NASA and Virginia launch energy security partnership
NASA Langley and the Virginia Department of Energy planned to use weather and solar data for energy modeling and planning.
NASA says the 2026 El Niño is on track to be even bigger
Satellite sea level data show the 2026 event has a similar pattern to 1997, but its winter impacts remain uncertain.
NASA sets dates for 2026 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
The event focuses on lunar return, sustainable infrastructure, propulsion, Artemis missions, nuclear technology and the evolving NASA workforce.
Hubble charts gravitational lenses for Roman
NASA said Hubble observations of magnified background galaxies will help prepare for Roman studies of dark matter.
Fires char New Guinea amid drought
NASA reported that fires in Papua New Guinea and Indonesian Papua released record carbon emissions as drought, smoke and flight disruptions spread.
Perseverance sets another-world driving record on Mars
NASA said the rover reached 45.22 kilometers (28.10 miles) on Sol 2006 after navigating rock fields, steep slopes and exposed bedrock.
NASA Science changes mission selection under Competition Model 2.0
NASA Science said streamlined competitions will target science first and shorten mission selection timelines.
NASA to conduct flyover at Alabama football game
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets during the Oct. 24 game in Tuscaloosa.
NASA JPL outlines Mars, Moon and Sun missions for coming years
The NASA-managed lab marked 90 years of work and detailed launches set for 2027 and 2028.
NASA tests RS-25 engine in support of future Artemis missions
The agency said the Oct. 21 hot fire test accepted flight components and validated a new thermal protection system.
NASA's CASALS instrument bridges gaps in Earth surface maps
The compact lidar system combines machine learning with adaptive laser steering to create continuous 3D maps.
Remnants of Isaias Become Powerful Cyclone Near Iceland
The extratropical cyclone brought record-low pressure and hurricane-force winds to Iceland and Scotland in mid-October.
NASA provides progress update on Moon Base rovers
The agency outlined plans for robotic and crewed rovers including VIPER's 2027 mission and delivery of lunar terrain vehicles by 2028.
NASA Designs New Mars Helicopter Blades for Longer Flights
Researchers predict the roamx‑0201 blades could allow future Mars helicopters to fly up to 18.7 kilometers in a single flight, up from Ingenuity’s 0.7‑kilometer record.
NASA SR-1 Freedom nuclear power module contract advances Mars mission
Sierra Lobo Inc. will build the closed Brayton cycle power conversion system for NASA's first fission-powered spacecraft launching in late 2028.
Uzbekistan signs Artemis Accords as 77th member
Uzbekistan signed the Artemis Accords in Samarkand, joining an international coalition committed to safe and responsible lunar exploration.
NASA Study Identifies 40 Regions Where Human Activity Alters Water Storage
A 23-year satellite analysis found human factors strongly influenced water trends in California, northern India and other areas.
NASA Glenn develops methods to identify turbofan engine noise sources
The agency uses rotating microphone rakes and embedded duct sensors to locate noise sources on rotating blades.
NASA reports first high-altitude clouds of autumn season spotted at Gale Crater
The space agency said Mars year 39 began at the end of September with a solar longitude of 0 degrees, marking autumn in Gale Crater.
NASA's Simulated Mars Crew Completes One Year in Isolation
The four crew members spent 365 days living and working in a confined habitat at Johnson Space Center as part of NASA's CHAPEA Mission 2.
NASA Glenn Research Center operates six world-class experimental facilities
The facilities include wind tunnels and acoustic labs used to study aircraft engine noise at takeoff and landing.
NASA releases software to predict aircraft engine noise
The tools help engineers design quieter propulsion systems and are available from NASA's Software Catalog.
NASA streamlines shock and vibration analysis for spacecraft and rockets
Engineers at Kennedy Space Center developed a standardized modeling workflow using commercial software to strengthen shock and vibration analysis.
Satellite Captures Autumn Colors in Poland's Bieszczady Mountains
NASA's Landsat 9 satellite documented fall foliage in Bieszczady National Park on October 8, 2026.