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Officials said the flow of helium to the rocket’s upper stage was disrupted overnight, disrupting the launch as solid helium is a critical requirement for liftoff

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Giant tortoises are returning to Floreana Island after more than 150 years, guided by NASA data that shows suitable areas for release.

February 20, 2026
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Dry, gusty conditions spurred fast-growing fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, along with dangerous dust storms across the region.

February 20, 2026
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A new meat-eating dinosaur species, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered in the Sahara Desert. Researchers led by Paul Sereno unearthed distinct features of the dinosaur that existed 95 million years ago.

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New kinds of aircraft taking to the skies could mean unfamiliar sounds overhead — and where you’re hearing them might matter, according to new NASA research. NASA aeronautics has worked for years to enable new air transportation options for people and goods, and to find ways to make sure they can be safely and effectively […]

February 19, 2026
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At a news conference on Thursday, NASA released a report of findings from the Program Investigation Team examining the Boeing CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.   “The Boeing Starliner spacecraft has faced challenges throughout its uncrewed and most recent crewed missions. While Boeing built Starliner, NASA accepted it and launched two astronauts to space. […]

February 19, 2026
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As NASA continues preparations for the Artemis II test flight, the agency will provide coverage Thursday, Feb. 19, of its next wet dress rehearsal, a fueling test of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, and hold a news conference on Friday, Feb. 20. Teams are counting down to the opening of a simulated launch window at 8:30 p.m. EST on Feb. […]

February 18, 2026
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