The important galaxy in Hubble’s new image is easy to miss
A faint arc near a foreground galaxy shows why sharp Hubble observations matter for Roman’s much wider surveys.
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New Guinea’s smoke is visible from space. Counting its carbon takes more than a picture
NASA’s new report combines an October 11 satellite view with dated emissions estimates. The dates, geography and units exp...
NASA’s 500-second RS-25 test measures an engine through the whole burn
Development engine 10001 ran at Stennis for a flight-length firing. Duration and operating margin explain more than the pl...
Perseverance’s driving record is also a story about knowing when to stop
NASA’s new engineering account connects a 45.22-kilometre milestone with science stops, autonomous navigation and a reused...
NASA’s CASALS lidar fills the space between the tracks. The next step is still airborne
A newly published report explains wavelength steering and forest measurements from a 2024 flight. A space-ready instrument...
The Orionids peak tonight. Wait for the Moon to get out of the way
The October 21–22 meteor shower favors a dark interval before dawn. NASA’s sky chart and realistic viewing rates help make...
A thinner rotor profile could give future Mars helicopters more room to fly
Wind-tunnel tests and simulations favor a Mars-specific airfoil. The long-range figures describe future designs, not a fli...
SpaceX launches Starfall again. The important delivery is the return to Earth
Bandwagon-5 carried 32 payloads, including a second Starfall flight. Recovering a booster and returning an orbital experim...
NASA’s next Moon rovers have to pass the wheel-and-spacesuit test first
The October update separates mockups, design reviews and future lunar delivery. Remote operation makes these vehicles more...