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.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

SpaceX Satellite

"A South Korean satellite has captured images of the mark left on the moon when a SpaceX rocket crashed into it on Wednesday."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/spacex-moon-crash-scar-9.7298047?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday, August 8, 2026

First Images of James Webb Space Telescope

"On July 12th, 2022, the first images acquired by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) were released to the public."https://www.universetoday.com/articles/astronomers-find-a-new-object-from-the-early-universe-using-webb-data

SpaceX 50

"A predawn launch by SpaceX on the Space Coast marked the 50th from Florida in 2026."

https://www.nny360.com/top_stories/spacex-knocks-out-50th-launch-on-space-coast-this-year/article_f31395f9-1fbd-5482-be79-db64a90a9ffc.html

Friday, August 7, 2026

Landscape

"The Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is set for a second attempt at catching an orbital booster."

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/chinese-company-landspace-targets-aug-10-for-historic-rocket-launch-and-landing-attempt

Falcon 9

"Using ground-based telescopes and space-based assets, NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission expected to impact the Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, near the Einstein and Bell craters."

https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/commercial-space/nasa-will-attempt-to-observe-rocket-parts-lunar-impact/

Artemis III

"NASA is advancing toward Artemis III’s crewed demonstration mission with accelerated, measurable progress across all fronts, outpacing Artemis II integration timelines as teams ready the Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for next year’s mission in low Earth orbit."

https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/08/05/nasa-joins-artemis-iii-orion-modules-rocket-hardware-update/

Moon Base

"Before astronauts return to the Moon’s surface through NASA’s Artemis program, the hardware they depend on must first prove it can survive the unforgiving lunar environment."

https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/nasas-lunar-development-and-test-facility-prepares-artemis-hardware-for-moon/