Jeret Howard, a logistics management specialist at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, has transitioned from a long-time contractor to a civil servant. This move signifies a continuation of his commitment to national service, mirroring his early dedication as a U.S. Army combat medic at

In August 2026, consecutive winter storms brought an unusual snow cover to parts of the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. While the region has experienced snowfall before, notably in 2025 and 2011, one of the 2026 events was exceptionally extensive, reaching from the Andes mountains towards th

Brandon Torres Navarrete On August 24, 2026, a significant group of new civil servants and their guests gathered for a

Astronauts Anil Menon of NASA and Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency (ESA) participated in a spacewalk on August 18, 2026. The Extravehicular Activity (EVA) lasted six hours and 23 minutes and took place outside the International Space Station (ISS). During this spacewalk, the two f

NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN) facility in California has welcomed a significant upgrade with the addition of a new 34-meter (114-foot) radio frequency antenna. This advanced dish is now a vital part of the agency's system for deep space communications and navigation, which utilizes large ant

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover successfully captured an image of Phobos, one of Mars' two moons, passing in front of the Sun. This event, known as a transit, was observed on August 12, 2026, which was the 1,948th Martian day (sol) of the mission. The rover utilized its Mastcam-Z camera for thi

New research supported by NASA sheds light on how pivotal events in the Sun's ancient history may have played a crucial role in establishing Earth's unique climate and triggering previously unexplained climatic fluctuations. Scientists have investigated the Sun's historical path throu

In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, NASA's Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA) is utilizing 10 roof-mounted air sensors to investigate the city's air quality. These sensors are specifically designed to provide detailed measurements of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers or less in diamet

NASA has finalized its coverage plans for the pre-launch and launch activities of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This advanced observatory is designed to unravel some of the universe's most profound mysteries, including the nature of dark energy. The launch of the Roman telescope by

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman experienced the exhilaration of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, taking a seat in a two-seat IndyCar. This thrilling opportunity occurred just before the race began on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C., as he prepared for a lap with dr

At its peak, the ancient Lake Bonneville was an awe-inspiring sight, rivaling Lake Michigan in size and covering a vast expanse of western Utah, along with parts of Nevada and Idaho. As this massive Ice Age lake eventually receded, it shaped the landscape, leaving behind flat, shimmering playa