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At the center of our solar system, the Sun influences every planet that orbits it. In two recent NASA-funded studies, scientists uncovered how ancient events in the Sun’s history may have helped create Earth’s unique climate and driven previously unexplained climatic shifts.   In new research, scientists at NASA’s SHIELD (Solar Wind with Hydrogen Ion charge Exchange and Large-Scale Dynamics) center — one of […]

August 24, 2026 at 05:30AM
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Description This map of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, shows the locations of 10 air sensors that NASA’s Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA) mission is using to provide one of the most detailed looks ever at the city’s air pollution. Over the course of three years, these sensors measured particulate matter that is 2.5 micrometers or less […]

August 24, 2026 at 05:30AM
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The drying of the massive lake exposed playas that became the setting for feats of engineering and technological ingenuity, as well as epic tales of exploration and desperation.

August 24, 2026 at 05:30AM
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In a brief statement, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said Sunday, “China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe does not meet launch conditions, and its launch therefore cannot take place during the planned window this year.”

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India has been observing National Space Day on August 23 since the historic success of its Moon mission, Chandrayaan-3. Here, we discuss India's ambitious space plan and ‘Space Vision of 2047’.

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By Allison Dries-Padilla, Missions Operations Specialist at Malin Space Science Systems Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 This week of Curiosity Mars rover operations takes us back to our “regularly scheduled programming.” After taking a slight detour to investigate the “erosional surface” we are back on course to ascend Mount Sharp. As we transition […]

August 23, 2026 at 05:30AM
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The latest results are promising, but not yet definitive

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