The world’s most powerful supercomputer, El Capitan, has been officially launched at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California. Built at a cost of […]
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Station Science Top News: Feb. 7, 2025
Measuring water loss from space This study showed that the International Space Station’s ECOSTRESS instrument estimates of evapotranspiration (transfer of water to the atmosphere from […]
Station Science Top News: Feb. 7, 2025
Measuring water loss from space This study showed that the International Space Station’s ECOSTRESS instrument estimates of evapotranspiration (transfer of water to the atmosphere from […]
NASA Researcher’s AI ‘Eye’ Could Help Robotic Data-Gathering
When it comes to making real-time decisions about unfamiliar data – say, choosing a path to hike up a mountain you’ve never scaled before – […]
Goddard Physicist Inducted to NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
NASA physicist Edward J. Wollack is among those inducted into the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame this year. NASA physicist Edward J. Wollack has pursued […]
NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
Efforts to develop nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) for future space missions have taken a significant step forward. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS), in collaboration with […]
ISRO Successfully Conducts CE20 Cryogenic Engine Vacuum Test for LVM-3
A key milestone in India’s space technology development has been reached with the successful vacuum ignition test of the CE20 cryogenic engine. Conducted on February […]
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
A newly identified asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, has been highlighted as a potential threat to Earth with an estimated 1-in-43 chance of impact in 2032. […]
Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration
A significant number of astronauts spending extended time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have reported changes to their vision, raising concerns for future deep-space […]
Atmos Space Cargo’s Phoenix Capsule Set for First Orbital Test on SpaceX Mission
A cargo-return technology developed by Germany-based Atmos Space Cargo is set to undergo its first in-space test with an upcoming SpaceX mission. The company’s Phoenix […]
