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Four research volunteers have completed a 378-day isolation study at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, concluding the second yearlong simulated Mars mission to prepare for future human exploration.

NASA data confirms the 2026 ozone hole reached its maximum area on September 18, ranking as the seventh largest in 48 years of satellite monitoring.

NASA’s latest Astronomy Picture of the Day showcases the Witch Head Nebula, a gas cloud shaped by the intense blue light of the star Rigel.

NASA is accepting applications for its next astronaut class, with candidates training for the Moon Base and Mars missions. Deadline is Dec 3.

NASA’s latest APOD showcases the De Gerlache-Kocher Massif, a lunar formation near the south pole considered a prime target for future Artemis crewed missions.

NASA has introduced the X-70 Fractal, a new crewed experimental aircraft designed to accelerate aeronautics research and test advanced flight technologies.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured clear images of midwest night lights and atmospheric airglow on October 18, 2026, offering insights into urban growth.

NASA astronaut Anil Menon revealed how he cast his ballot for Harris County, Texas, while in space during the 2026 US elections.

The NASA Swift observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday after a 20-year mission studying cosmic explosions. Most of the spacecraft will burn up, though some fragments may survive.

NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day features Comet PanSTARRs and a rainbow meteor, though astronomers note they are likely unrelated events.