The Latest Breaking News from NASA

Can astronauts grow their own food?

As access to space increases, the potential for terrestrial benefits directly tied to space exploration grow

Salon · Sep 10, 2022

Two new Earth-like planets discovered

Dubbed LP 890-9c, a "super-Earth" orbiting its star's habitable zone is a prime candidate for closer study

Salon · Sep 10, 2022

Webb peers into the depths of the Tarantula Nebula

NASA’s James Webb telescope has been able to peer deeper into a dusty nebula that hosts a cluster of newly forming stars. The stunning image of the Tarantula Nebula shows thousands of young stars in greater clarity than ever seen before.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2022

Artificial gravity could reduce astronauts’ health risks, Nasa finds

Study using fruit flies prepares for future long-duration deep space exploration

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022

Turnbull’s hobby, the Fall’s pope song, and Stevie Nicks’ atomic number – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022

Commentary: Can space save Earth?

The world economy is in the doldrums, pessimism is rife around the world, and most young people, according to one survey, believe climate change means the end of human life on Earth.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 8, 2022

Trump once called for nuclear moon tests

“Space Policy Directive-6” set the goal of testing nuclear energy on the moon by 2027

Salon · Sep 8, 2022

What’s next for Artemis I after 2nd scrub?

ORLANDO, Fla. — What went wrong with Artemis I was on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, so that’s where NASA has decided to try and fix it.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 7, 2022

NASA and Ayr United pledge to boldly tred new ground with youth partnership

The deal is part of Ayr's attempts to grow their footprint across Ayrshire and increase engagement with young supporters.

Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022

A newly discovered planet 40% larger than Earth may be suitable for life

It's one of two new planets that were recently found about 100 light years from Earth, both of which take just days to orbit their own sun.

WEKU · Sep 7, 2022