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NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Research Continues on Earth
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Since NASA’s Artemis II crew members safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10 after their record-setting mission…

June 5, 2026
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NASA Concludes Antenna Mishap Investigation, Releases Report
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NASA has completed the investigation into the damage sustained last year at its 70-meter radio-frequency antenna, known as the Deep…

June 5, 2026
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NASA Hosts SpaceX Crew-11 Astronauts for Public Event at Headquarters
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NASA will host a public event featuring three crew members from the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission at 11 a.m. EDT…

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How NASA Uses Light to Detect Waste From Mines
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Tens of thousands of abandoned mines threaten waterways across the American West, but identifying which sites urgently need cleanup is…

May 28, 2026
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Growing Stem Cells in Space to Improve Cancer and Disease Treatments
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Expedition 74 astronauts aboard the International Space Station are continuing research efforts to manufacture large quantities of stem cells for…

May 28, 2026
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York
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Students in New York will hear from NASA astronaut Jessica Meir as she answers their prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and…

May 26, 2026
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NASA Sets Coverage for Roscosmos Spacewalk Outside Space Station
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NASA will provide live coverage on Wednesday, May 27, as two Roscosmos cosmonauts conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space…

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NASA’s AWE Completes Mission to Study Earth’s Effect on Space Weather
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On May 21, ground controllers powered down NASA’s AWE (Atmospheric Waves Experiment) instrument, bringing the data collection phase of the…

May 21, 2026
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NASA Highlights 2025 International Space Station Science Results
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To dive deeper into the International Space Station research achievements from the past year, browse the 2025 Annual Highlights of…

May 21, 2026
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NASA Selects Next Class of Space Health Postdoctoral Fellows
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The NASA-funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) has selected two early‑career scientists for its next class of postdoctoral…

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Great Balls of Fire
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An astronaut on the International Space Station was surprised to photograph a shower of light streaking through the darkness while…

May 18, 2026
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NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 34th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station
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The 34th SpaceX commercial resupply mission under contract with NASA is headed to the International Space Station with new scientific…

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NASA Draws on Industry for Mars Telecommunications Network
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On Thursday, NASA issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking industry collaboration for the Mars Telecommunications Network. Reliable, high bandwidth…

May 14, 2026
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20 Years of Space Communications and Navigation
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In May 2006, NASA established the SCaN (Space Communications and Navigation) Program to unify the agency’s networks under one organization.…

May 13, 2026
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Studying Pneumonia in Space for Heart Health on Earth
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Expedition 74 astronauts aboard the International Space Station are uncovering how bacteria that causes pneumonia can lead to long-term damage…

May 13, 2026
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I Am Artemis: Kathleen Harmon
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Listen to this audio excerpt from Kathleen Harmon, the Artemis II Mission Interface Manager for NASA’s Deep Space Network: Captivated…

May 12, 2026
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NASA’s SpaceX 34th Commercial Resupply Mission Overview
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NASA and SpaceX are targeting a mid-May launch to deliver scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.  Loaded with about 6,500 pounds of supplies,…

May 8, 2026
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NASA Names Brian Hughes to Launch Operations Role
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NASA announced Friday that Brian Hughes will return to the agency as senior director of launch operations, based at the…

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NASA’s Simulated Mars Mission Marks 200 Days Inside Habitat
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The four crew members of NASA’s Mars simulation recently marked 200 days into their 378-day Red Planet mission on May…

May 7, 2026
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NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 34th Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
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Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated Wednesday, May 13, 2026 with the most recent launch and arrival coverage information. Editor’s…

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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Florida
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Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronaut Chris Williams as he answers prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)…

May 5, 2026
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NASA’s STORIE Mission to Tell Tale of Earth’s Ring Current
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Earth’s magnetic field is like a powerful trap. It lures electrically charged particles in space, near our planet, and snares…

May 1, 2026
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NASA Laser Terminal Enhances Views During Artemis II Mission
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Millions of people watched the historic launch of Artemis II and were captivated by the mission’s 10-day journey around the…

April 28, 2026
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I Am Artemis: Peter Rossoni
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Listen to this audio excerpt from Peter Rossoni, Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System flight manager: As a child, Peter…

April 24, 2026
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Missouri Students
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Students in Missouri will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway as they answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering,…

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Johnson Leaders Honored by National Space Club & Foundation 
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The National Space Club & Foundation announced its annual award recipients March 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C.   Two dedicated leaders from NASA’s…

April 23, 2026
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NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-13 Assignments for Space Station Mission
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As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch no earlier than mid-September…

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NASA Kennedy Prepares Facility for Roman Space Telescope Arrival
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Preparations are underway for launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as early September on a SpaceX…

April 23, 2026
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Liquid Lifeline: NASA Tech Could Create IV Fluid In Space
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On every crewed mission, NASA packs pouches of a potentially life-saving liquid in its cargo, known as IV (or intravenous)…

April 23, 2026
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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon to Discuss Upcoming Launch, Mission
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Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated on April 23, 2026, to extend the deadline for phone RSVPs, as well as…

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