NASA Uses AI and Satellite Data to Detect Harmful Algal Blooms
A new AI tool from NASA integrates satellite observations to identify harmful algal blooms in U.S. coastal waters, potentially aiding timely water testing and public health…
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Fort Lauderdale Hosts High Diving World Cup Opener and Junior Championships
Thirty-five professional high divers from 15 countries will compete in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, alongside junior athletes vying for medals over the weekend.
NASA Announces 2026 Lunabotics Challenge with 50 College Teams Building Lunar Robots
NASA's annual Lunabotics Challenge invites collegiate teams to develop autonomous lunar rovers capable of constructing protective berms for Artemis mission infrastructure.
NASA and SpaceX Schedule Mid-May Launch for 34th ISS Resupply Mission
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft will deliver about 6,500 pounds of supplies and scientific experiments to the International Space Station, supporting research for future deep space…
Anton Kiriwas: Leading Artemis Launch Integration at NASA
Anton Kiriwas plays a key role at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center as senior technical integration manager, overseeing launch safety and system integration for Artemis missions.
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams to Answer Florida Students' STEM Questions from ISS
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will respond to prerecorded STEM questions from Florida students during a live call streamed from the International Space Station.
Janet Petro to Retire as NASA Kennedy Space Center Director
Janet Petro, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and former acting NASA administrator, is retiring after a distinguished career shaping the spaceport's multi-user operations.
NASA Delivers Artemis III SLS Core Stage for Final Assembly at Kennedy
The Artemis III mission’s core stage of the Space Launch System rocket was transported to Kennedy Space Center to complete assembly for the upcoming lunar crewed flight.
NASA Performs First Prescribed Burns During Launch Countdown at Kennedy Space Center
NASA and partners performed prescribed burns on 2,600 acres at Kennedy Space Center during launch operations to enhance land management amid increasing launch activity.
NASA Targets Early September 2026 Launch for Roman Space Telescope
NASA targets launch of its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope by early September 2026, ahead of a May 2027 commitment, to enable expansive astronomical observations.
NASA Delivers SLS Rocket Core Stage to Kennedy Space Center for Artemis III
NASA has moved the core stage of the Space Launch System rocket to Kennedy Space Center, progressing toward the Artemis III crewed lunar landing mission.