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Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS observed by NASA as it approaches Mars
Friday, October 10, 2025 by Austin Harris
A rare celestial visitor from beyond the solar system is offering scientists a brief opportunity to study material that formed around another star. Known as Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, the object is only the third confirmed interstellar body to pass through our solar system. Discovered in July 2025...
NASA Ames stars of the month January 2025
Friday, December 20, 2024 by Richard Harris
The NASA Ames Science Directorate has recognized the outstanding contributions of Maurice Valdez, Niki Parenteau, Dori Myer, and Judy Alfter. Their dedication to the NASA mission exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition essential for advancing explor...
Final Venus flyby for NASAs Parker Solar Probe
Monday, November 11, 2024 by Richard Harris
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is poised to make a significant observation of Venus' surface as it conducts its seventh and final flyby of the planet. This maneuver sets the stage for its much-anticipated close encounter with the sun, scheduled for Christmas Eve. This mission, a testament to huma...
Nuclear power remains a reliable option for spaceflight after six decades
Saturday, October 26, 2024 by Richard Harris
In a testament to its enduring reliability, nuclear power continues to play a pivotal role in space exploration, even six decades after its first use in space missions. As NASA looks forward to an ambitious era of human exploration and scientific inquiry, nuclear technology remains a cornerstone of ...