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Sky Gazers Jun 27, 2025

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Now amateur astronomers can join NASA in celebrating Hubble’s thirty-five years of eyes on the universe by looking through their own telescopes.

Giant Batteries Jun 26, 2025

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Decades ago, NASA designed a new type of liquid battery to supply a steady source of electricity when power is a challenge.

AR Construction Jun 25, 2025

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Teams are finding ways to improve how NASA builds spacecraft, and they’re using augmented reality to get the job done.

Observing Lightning Jun 24, 2025

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Watching lightning on Earth is fascinating. But watching it from space can be scientifically enlightening.

Welding in Space Jun 23, 2025

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As NASA plans for humans to return to the Moon or explore Mars, laser beams could be a key to assembling large structures or making repairs in space.

Celebrating the Solstice Jun 20, 2025

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If you look to the sky, June is filled with astronomical delights.

Around the World Jun 19, 2025

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A NASA balloon made a trip around the world in just sixteen days.

Data from Space Jun 18, 2025

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NASA is teaming up with the commercial sector to bring discoveries home from space.

Martian Skies Jun 17, 2025

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Sometimes noctilucent clouds on Mars create a rainbow of colors, producing iridescent, or mother-of-pearl clouds.

Tiny Tardigrades Jun 16, 2025

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These tiny but tough life forms may help astronauts survive in the harsh environment of space.