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JWST completes view of Sombrero Galaxy’s Disk

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has completed its comprehensive imaging of the Sombrero galaxy, revealing its huge stellar bulge and intricate dust disk in stunning near-infrared detail. These observations are key to understanding the galaxy's turbulent past and evolution.

JWST reveals the origin of ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121b

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the surprising origin of the ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121b. Detecting atmospheric methane and silicon monoxide suggests this ultra-hot world formed in a colder, distant region akin to our outer Solar System, then migrated inward.

Mysterious cosmic object seen flashing in radio waves and X-rays

A team of international astronomers has discovered a mysterious and perplexing cosmic object in our Milky Way galaxy that challenges our current understanding of how stars behave.

Europa clipper’s ultraviolet spectrograph successfully completes first commissioning phase

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, launched on October 14, 2024, has reached a significant milestone as one of its key scientific instruments, the Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS), completed initial commissioning.

NASA’s X-59 aircraft takes major step toward first flight with ground simulation testing

NASA’s quiet supersonic research aircraft, the X-59, has completed an essential round of testing without ever leaving the ground.

NGC 1514: JWST reveals intricate details of dying star

Planetary nebula NGC 1514, a celestial display of a dying star's final act, has been brought into stunning clarity by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). New mid-infrared observations reveal its intricate structures as never before.

Spiral galaxy: Hubble unveils star formation dynamics in NGC 4941

NASA's Hubble has captured stunning images of NGC 4941, revealing intricate details of star formation. This observation helps scientists understand stellar feedback and the impact of active galactic nuclei on galaxy evolution.

The Rosalind Franklin rover: UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on Mars

A UK aerospace company is set to make history by landing Europe's first rover on Mars, following a contract win worth £150 million.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope unlocks the mystery of Phoenix galaxy cluster’s star formation

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently made observations about galaxy clusters that will help shape our understanding of them.

NASA CubeSat detects unexpected radiation belts after 2024 solar storm

A historic solar storm in May 2024 not only triggered spectacular auroras but also created two new temporary radiation belts around Earth.

Finland signs Artemis Accords joining the collaborative space exploration effort

In a significant development for international space cooperation, Finland has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 53rd nation to join the program.

How NASA is using shape memory alloys to transform rover mobility

NASA recent advancements in shape memory alloy (SMA) technology are creating a better future for more durable and versatile rovers, allowing them to expand space exploration.

Space exploration with NASA: Where will space research take us in 2025?

2024 was a year of remarkable achievements for NASA, marked by groundbreaking missions, scientific discoveries, technological advancements and continued space exploration. As we prepare for 2025, the agency continues to push the boundaries of human exploration and knowledge.

Artemis: NASA awards SpaceX and Blue Origin with key contracts for lunar landers

As part of its Artemis campaign, NASA is increasing its efforts to sustain exploration of the Moon’s surface by awarding additional contracts to SpaceX and Blue Origin.

NASA’s economic and educational impact on California

In the 2023 fiscal year, NASA's investments helped support 66,208 jobs in California.

NASA brings STEM to life through children’s books and stratospheric balloons

A group of media specialists and teachers used children's books and balloon experiments to build STEM habits in their students.

UK scientists in the running for NASA’s $1 billion astrophysics mission

A new proposal involving UK scientists has been shortlisted by NASA as part of its next major astrophysics mission, potentially worth $1 billion.

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