Summary NASA will send astronaut cell chips into deep space to study how cosmic radiation affects the human body. The AVATAR project could help design safer long-term space missions and improve radiation therapy on Earth. Using organ-on-a-chip technology, the experiment offers a new way to test human biology without risking astronaut health. NASA is preparing […]
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NASA and ISRO’s NISAR Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth
Summary NISAR combines American and Indian radar technology to study Earth in greater detail than ever before. The satellite will help track natural hazards and environmental change with precision that supports real-world decisions. Its open data policy ensures scientists and communities worldwide can benefit from the mission’s findings. NASA and India’s ISRO have released the […]
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NASA and Australia Sign Framework Agreement to Expand Space and Aeronautics Cooperation
Summary NASA and Australia have deepened their partnership with a new framework to guide future space projects. The deal opens doors for shared missions to the Moon, Mars, and broader scientific research. Australia’s industry is set to gain new opportunities as global space cooperation expands. NASA and the Australian Space Agency signed a framework agreement […]
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NASA and NOAA launch 3 new Spacecraft to Study Sun and Space Weather
Summary Three spacecraft were launched to study how the Sun influences Earth and space weather. The missions will work together at L1 to improve predictions of solar storms and their risks. Data from these observatories will help protect technology on Earth and support future crewed missions. SpaceX launched three new spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, Florida, […]
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NASA to Launch Carruthers Geocorona Observatory to Study Earth’s Faint Hydrogen Halo
Summary NASA will launch a satellite in 2025 to study the faint hydrogen cloud surrounding Earth. The observatory is named after George Carruthers, who first captured images of this feature in 1972. Data from the mission could help protect satellites and improve predictions of solar storm impacts. NASA is preparing to launch a new satellite […]
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NASA Rescues VIPER Rover With Blue Origin Deal for 2027 Moon South Pole Mission
Summary NASA gave Blue Origin the job of carrying VIPER to the Moon after earlier plans collapsed. The rover will drill and scan the lunar south pole to see where water ice is stored underground. Results from the mission could guide Artemis crews on where to build safe bases in the 2030s. NASA confirmed that […]
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NASA Selects 10 New Astronaut Candidates for Future Missions
Summary NASA picked ten new astronaut candidates who will begin training for future space missions. The group is the first with more women than men, showing a shift in how astronauts are chosen. They may one day join Artemis crews on the Moon and later take part in human flights to Mars. NASA announced its […]
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NASA Completes Two-Year Laser Communications Test, Sending Data Across 307 Million Miles
Summary The trial proved deep space links can now match the speed of home internet. Laser beams may soon replace radio for high-volume mission data returns. These results prepare NASA and industry for crewed Mars exploration. NASA has finished a two-year experiment that proved lasers can send vast amounts of data across deep space, potentially […]
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WashU to Manage Lunar Data for NASA’s Artemis Missions
Summary WashU will manage and share data from upcoming Artemis missions to help global researchers. The missions will test new technologies and explore the lunar south pole for vital resources. Insights from Artemis could shape safer equipment, deeper science, and future Mars expeditions. NASA’s Artemis program is preparing to send astronauts back to the moon […]
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Antarctica study tracks how Brain Fog from Winter Isolation could guide future Space Travel
Summary Researchers in Antarctica are studying how darkness and isolation affect memory and mood. The findings are being compared with astronaut data to prepare for future Moon and Mars missions. Results may guide new strategies like light therapy and task rotation to support crews in space. Antarctica’s long, dark winters are taking a measurable toll […]