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Asteroid Ryugu from Hayabusa2 on Science stuff

Aug. 23, 2018, 9:04 a.m.

This big space diamond has an

APOD: 2018 August 22 - Asteroid Ryugu from Hayabusa2

Active Prominences on a Quiet Sun on Science stuff

Aug. 21, 2018, 3:52 p.m.

Why is the Sun so quiet?

APOD: 2018 August 20 - Active Prominences on a Quiet Sun

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NASA, ULA Launch Parker Solar Probe on Historic Journey to Touch Sun on Science stuff

Aug. 16, 2018, 9:22 p.m.

Hours before the rise of the very star it will study, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe launched from Florida Sunday to begin its journey to the Sun, where it will undertake a landmark mission. The spacecraft will transmit its f...

NASA, ULA Launch Parker Solar Probe on Historic Journey to Touch Sun

M86 in the Central Virgo Cluster on Science stuff

Aug. 16, 2018, 1:51 p.m.

Is there a bridge of gas connecting these two great galaxies?

APOD: 2018 August 14 - M86 in the Central Virgo Cluster

NASA Awards Contract for Construction of New Research Support Building on Science stuff

Aug. 16, 2018, 1:26 p.m.

NASA has selected Walsh Construction Company II, LLC of Chicago to build a new Research Support Building (RSB) at the agency’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

NASA Awards Contract for Construction of New Research Support Building

Launch of the Parker Solar Probe on Science stuff

Aug. 16, 2018, 1:09 p.m.

When is the best time to

APOD: 2018 August 15 - Launch of the Parker Solar Probe

Auroras: 'Mind-blowing Every Time' on Science stuff

Aug. 15, 2018, 7:10 p.m.

Ever wondered what auroras look like from space?

Auroras: 'Mind-blowing Every Time'

The Pencil Nebula in Red and Blue on Science stuff

Aug. 14, 2018, 10:23 p.m.

This shock wave plows through interstellar space

APOD: 2018 August 13 - The Pencil Nebula in Red and Blue

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Parker Solar Probe Launches to 'Touch the Sun' on Science stuff

Aug. 14, 2018, 7:16 a.m.

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launches NASA's Parker Solar Probe on a mission to touch the Sun, on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

Parker Solar Probe Launches to 'Touch the Sun'

Moon, Mars, and Milky Way on Science stuff

Aug. 13, 2018, 3:20 a.m.

Moon, Mars, and Milky Way

APOD: 2018 August 11 - Moon, Mars, and Milky Way

California Fires as Seen From the Space Station on Science stuff

Aug. 9, 2018, 2:09 p.m.

The Earth, in all its majesty and its tragedy, is the subject of images taken aboard the International Space Station. This image of the Carr and Ferguson fires was captured from the station on August 3, 2018, by European...

California Fires as Seen From the Space Station

Mars Opposition on Science stuff

July 28, 2018, 7:47 p.m.

Look opposite the Sun in the sky tonight and you'll see

APOD: 2018 July 27 - Mars Opposition

NASA Administrator to Visit Langley Research Center July 31 on Science stuff

July 27, 2018, 8:04 a.m.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will make his first official visit to NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, on Tuesday, July 31, to meet with employees and tour the facility.

NASA Administrator to Visit Langley Research Center July 31

Candid Apollo on Science stuff

July 25, 2018, 2:31 a.m.

On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean.

Lunar eclipse 2018 jul 27 on Science stuff

July 24, 2018, 2:25 p.m.

NASA Brings Latest Aerospace Technologies to AirVenture 2018 on Science stuff

July 22, 2018, 11:57 a.m.

Visitors to AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 can get a close look at the latest in NASA aerospace technology during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual airshow Monday, July 23, through Sunday, July 29, at Wittman Regio...

NASA Brings Latest Aerospace Technologies to AirVenture 2018

At Tranquility Base on Science stuff

July 20, 2018, 9:33 p.m.

Forty-nine years ago on July 20, 1969, humanity stepped foot on another celestial body and into history.

At Tranquility Base

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NASA Debuts Online Toolkit to Promote Commercial Use of Satellite Data on Science stuff

July 20, 2018, 3:19 p.m.

While NASA’s policy of free and open remote-sensing data has long benefited the scientific community, other government agencies and nonprofit organizations, it has significant untapped potential for commercialization.

NASA Debuts Online Toolkit to Promote Commercial Use of Satellite Data

NASA Invites Media to Preview Briefing on Spacecraft that will “Touch” Sun on Science stuff

July 20, 2018, 3:18 p.m.

Media are invited to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a preview briefing on the agency’s Parker Solar Probe at 1 p.m. EDT Friday, July 20. The event will air live on NASA Television, the agency’s website and Fa...

NASA Invites Media to Briefing on Spacecraft that will âTouchâ Sun

NASA Launches Channel for Roku on Science stuff

July 20, 2018, 12:50 a.m.

There’s a new way for people to learn about NASA’s exciting missions and thought-provoking discoveries: The agency now has a channel for Roku digital media streaming devices.

NASA Launches Channel for Roku

Rings Around the Ring Nebula on Science stuff

July 19, 2018, 10:27 p.m.

There is much more to the familia...

APOD: 2018 July 15 - Rings Around the Ring Nebula

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Neutrino Associated with Distant Blazar Jet on Science stuff

July 19, 2018, 4:37 p.m.

APOD: 2018 July 16 - Neutrino Associated with Distant Blazar Jet

Testing Satellite Servicing Technologies on Science stuff

July 19, 2018, 4:36 p.m.

NASA's satellite servicing technologies are opening up a new world where space robots diagnose, maintain and extend a spacecraft’s life.

Testing Satellite Servicing Technologies

Dark Slope Streaks Split on Mars on Science stuff

July 19, 2018, 6:45 a.m.

What is creating these d...

APOD: 2018 July 18 - Dark Slope Streaks Split on Mars

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NASA Television, Website to Air Critical Conversations on Science in Space on Science stuff

July 18, 2018, 7:18 p.m.

NASA will join counterparts from across government, industry, academia and international organizations for an indepth conversation about science on the International Space Station Monday, July 23, through Thursday, July ...

NASA Television to Air Critical Conversations on Science in Space

Orion Parachutes Chalk Up Another Test Success in Arizona on Science stuff

July 18, 2018, 7:18 p.m.

The parachute system for Orion, America’s spacecraft that will carry humans to deep space, deployed as planned after being dropped from an altitude of 6.6 miles on July 12, at the U.S. Army Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizon...

Orion Parachutes Chalk Up Another Test Success in Arizona

Moon and Venus over Cannon Beach on Science stuff

July 18, 2018, 4:44 a.m.

What's that spot next to the Moon...

APOD: 2018 July 17 - Moon and Venus over Cannon Beach

'X'-ploring the Eagle Nebula and 'Pillars of Creation' on Science stuff

July 12, 2018, 11:54 p.m.

The Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16, contains the young star cluster NGC 6611. It also the site of the spectacular star-forming region known as the Pillars of Creation, which is located in the southern portion of ...

'X'-ploring the Eagle Nebula and 'Pillars of Creation'

Coverage Set for Departure of US Cargo Ship from International Space Station on Science stuff

July 12, 2018, 12:24 p.m.

Nearly two months after Orbital ATK, now part of Northrop Grumman, delivered several tons of supplies and scientific experiments to the International Space Station aboard its Cygnus cargo spacecraft, the spacecraft is se...

Coverage Set for Departure of US Cargo Ship from Space Station

NASA Names Six New Flight Directors to Lead Mission Control on Science stuff

July 10, 2018, 6:16 p.m.

NASA has selected six women and men to join the elite corps of flight directors who will lead mission control for a variety of new operations at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

NASA Names Six New Flight Directors to Lead Mission Control

Road to Mars on Science stuff

July 10, 2018, 4:03 p.m.

What's that light at the en...

APOD: 2018 July 9 - Road to Mars

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A Northern Summer s Night on Science stuff

July 10, 2018, 3:48 a.m.

APOD: 2018 July 7 - A Northern Summer s Night

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NASA Awards Information Technology Support Contract on Science stuff

July 10, 2018, 1:19 a.m.

NASA has awarded the contract to Venesco & SaiTech Joint Venture (VSJV), LLC of Chantilly, Virginia, to provide information technology support services for the Information Technology and Communications Division at NASA H...

NASA Awards Information Technology Support Contract

A Closer View of the Moon on Science stuff

July 9, 2018, 11:14 p.m.

Posted to Twitter by @Astro_Alex, European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, this image shows our planet's Moon as seen from the International Space Station.

A Closer View of the Moon

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The Extraordinary Spiral in LL Pegasi on Science stuff

July 9, 2018, 4:24 p.m.

APOD: 2018 July 8 - The Extraordinary Spiral in LL Pegasi

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