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1,000 Light-Years Away

This view of the nearby star-forming region IC 348 is one of the largest images released from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Using Webb, astronomers searched the region for brown dwarfs—objects less massive than the smallest stars—and identified some only twice the mass of Jupiter. These discoveries extend brown dwarf studies into a new mass range and offer fresh insights into how stars form.

Star-Forming Region IC 348 about 1,000 Light-Years Away

Artemis III Crew Visits NASA Kennedy’s Vehicle Assembly Building

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik (left) and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano view progress on the solid rocket booster integration in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.

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Two-Day Aerospace Festival 

MAX POWER

Celebrate the spirit of American innovation at MAX POWER—an exposition of air and space technologies at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nov. 7-8.

The two-day event will feature immersive experiences for all ages to enjoy, including air shows, technology demonstrations, spaceflight hardware, military aircraft, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport.
In collaboration with Air Dot Show, UP Summit, Space Florida, Delaware North, and Purpose Entertainment, MAX POWER blends history, exploration, and the cutting edge of aerospace into an unforgettable experience.

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A red, white, and blue NASA F‑15 is shown beside another jet aircraft during a cross‑country flight. The full F‑15 is visible, while only a portion of the F/A‑18’s red‑and‑white wing appears in the frame.
A NASA F‑15 aircraft is shown flying next to a NASA F/A‑18 during a cross‑country flight from Spokane, Washington, to Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2026.
NASA/Jim Ross