The moon is back on the agenda for both the US and China. But before astronauts can set up camp, there's a big question: how will they survive up there? Living in space is tough. You can't just pop to the shop for supplies. So, scientists are looking at ways to grow food and recycle resources using
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is getting a crucial upgrade. Engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center have attached two large sunshields to the telescope. These shields are like a giant sunblock for the telescope's sensitive instruments. They protect the instruments from the sun's heat
Right now, NASA is in a tough spot. It's losing top talent, facing budget cuts, and lacks a permanent leader. This is a big deal because NASA used to be a symbol of American ambition and innovation. Without a strong vision, the U. S. might fall behind in space exploration. A while back, Jared Isaac
Space weather is a big deal, and NASA is taking steps to understand it better. On a recent Wednesday, two satellites were sent into space from California on a SpaceX rocket. This mission, called TRACERS, is set to study the polar cusps, areas in Earth's magnetic field near the poles. These areas are
NASA is looking for creative minds to help design a crucial part of their rocket system. They have a challenge for anyone who thinks they can create a better ejection system for their SPEED project. SPEED is a big deal because it helps NASA test how safe and stable their rockets are when they come b
Seven former heads of NASA's science programs have joined forces to protest a huge budget cut. They want Congress to say no to a 47% reduction in NASA's 2026 science budget. This cut could stop many space missions and hurt thousands of scientists and engineers. It could also make the U. S. fall behi
A strange object is zooming through our solar system, and scientists now know it's from another star system. This object, initially called A11pl3Z, has been officially named 3I/ATLAS. It's moving super fast, around 152, 000 mph, and it's not slowing down. Scientists think it's a comet, not an astero
NASA is facing a significant exodus of employees. Over 2, 600 workers have already accepted a voluntary departure offer, and this number is expected to rise until the deadline at the end of July. On top of that, around 350 more employees are planning to leave through other means. This means that mor
A recent protest at NASA Headquarters saw people rallying against budget cuts. Yet, major advocacy groups like the Planetary Society stayed silent. This raises questions about their role in supporting space exploration. The protest aimed to highlight the impact of budget cuts on NASA's missions. It
On June 30, 1908, a massive explosion rocked the skies over Siberia, flattening over 830 square miles of forest. This event, known as the Tunguska event, remains the largest asteroid-related blast in recorded history. Today, June 30 is celebrated as International Asteroid Day to raise awareness abou
