NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administrion

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. Check out our "Thinking About NASA History" folder online as an introduction to how history can help you.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

SpaceX might compete with Mobile Carriers

"In another sign that SpaceX might eventually compete with traditional mobile carriers, the company plans on using satellites and its own ground network to develop Starlink Mobile."

https://www.pcmag.com/news/starlink-mobile-wont-just-be-satellites-but-a-ground-network-too?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

NASA'S space images are like a collage of colored cellophane

"Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA space telescopes."

https://science.nasa.gov/missions/chandra/nasa-telescopes-create-colorful-craft-from-nearby-nebula/

NASA new school year opportunities

"A new school year brings fresh opportunities to get involved with NASA."

https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/launch-into-a-new-school-year-with-nasa/

Vera C. Rubin Observatory

"At the heart of Chile’s Vera C. Rubin Observatory is the largest camera human beings have ever built."

https://nautil.us/new-observatory-captures-more-than-half-a-million-galaxies-in-a-single-image-1283526

Who Turns off the Lights?

"There is an uncomfortable practical question inside every permanent-looking human project: who turns off the lights?"

https://spacedaily.com/t-iss-deorbit-vehicle-point-nemo-2030/

Sky watching

"For more than three decades, one particular star has been watched more closely than almost any other star in the night sky."

https://spacedaily.com/a-a-giant-planet-was-hiding-in-plain-sight-in-one-of-astronomys-most-studied-star-systems/

Perseid-meteor-shower

"The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere."

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/09/perseid-meteor-shower

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