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.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

"The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA's next great observatory poised to lead humanity's next generation of astronomical discoveries."

https://www.space.com/news/live/nancy-grace-roman-telescope-live-updates-nasa-readies-roman-for-launch-august-24-2026

Moon Base

"NASA and its commercial partners are making progress on their way to a permanent human presence on the Moon."

https://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasa-highlights-next-gen-cargo-landers-paving-the-way-for-a-moon-base

What Artemis II began

"The widest speed range in the Artemis II mission began before the rocket ever left the ground."

https://spacedaily.com/t-artemis-ii-crawl-four-miles-orion-return-25000-mph/

Enormous Gas Cloud

"Astronomers have detected an enormous cloud of gas tens of millions of degrees hot surrounding one of the most extreme structures known in the early universe."

https://phys.org/news/2026-08-astronomers-hot-birth-galaxy-cluster.html

HawkEye 360

"The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded HawkEye 360 a new contract to provide commercial radio-frequency intelligence, moving the company from a multiyear evaluation program into operational support for U.S. intelligence and defense agencies."

https://spacenews.com/nro-to-expand-use-of-hawkeye-360s-satellite-intelligence/

Adrift Starship

"The Starship that’s been adrift in the Indian Ocean since a test flight from Texas last month has finally made it to safe harbor, but its odyssey back to Starbase isn’t over."

https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/spacex-starship-christmas-island-texas-22393511.php

Unraveling Ancient Star Clusters

"For billions of years, an ancient star cluster has been slowly unraveling, leaving behind a delicate ribbon of stars. And now it’s finally giving up its secrets."

https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/08-2/cosmic-breadcrumb-trail-reveals-hidden-dark-matter?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4