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I Am Artemis: Peter Rossoni
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Listen to this audio excerpt from Peter Rossoni, Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System flight manager: As a child, Peter Rossoni watched the Apollo missions launch with his family. In April 2026, he became a part of NASA’s Artemis II…

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NASA Celebrates Decade of University Innovation in Aeronautics 
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For 10 years, a NASA initiative has helped the agency produce breakthrough aeronautical innovations while fostering the aviation workforce of tomorrow – and the University Leadership Initiative (ULI) is still flying high, making awards with the potential to change 21st century air…

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An Agricultural Mosaic in Taiwan
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Diversity reigns across the farmland of Yunlin County in southwestern Taiwan—a region that produces an array of crops on small farms.

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Johnson Leaders Honored by National Space Club & Foundation 
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The National Space Club & Foundation announced its annual award recipients March 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C.   Two dedicated leaders from NASA’s Johnson Space Center were recognized for their contributions to human spaceflight.  Orion Program Manager Howard Hu received the Norman L.…

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NASA Kennedy Prepares Facility for Roman Space Telescope Arrival
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Preparations are underway for launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as early September on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Roman space telescope will provide…

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NASA Welcomes Jordan as 63rd Artemis Accords Signatory  
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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed the Artemis Accords Thursday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, becoming the latest nation to commit to responsible space exploration to benefit humanity.  “It is my privilege to welcome Jordan as the newest signatory to…

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Liquid Lifeline: NASA Tech Could Create IV Fluid In Space
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On every crewed mission, NASA packs pouches of a potentially life-saving liquid in its cargo, known as IV (or intravenous) fluid. A simple mix of sodium chloride and purified water, it can treat up to 30% of medical conditions in…

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NASA Releases Powerful LAVA Software to US Aerospace Industry
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For years, NASA engineers have turned to a tool called the Launch, Ascent, and Vehicle Aerodynamics (LAVA) framework to solve airflow challenges that could mean the difference between mission success or failure. When engineers need to know how a spacecraft…

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Smoke Shrouds Northern Thailand
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Seasonal fires have darkened skies over Southeast Asia.

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NASA’s 777 Aircraft Returns Home with Science Flights on the Horizon
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NASA’s Boeing 777 has returned to the agency’s fleet after undergoing heavy structural modifications as it transforms from a giant passenger plane into the agency’s next-generation airborne science laboratory. After a check flight and a three-hour transit from Waco, the…

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