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NASA analysis shows unexpected sea level rise in 2024

Global Sea levels rose faster than anticipated in 2024, primarily due to the expansion of ocean water as it warms, NASA reported on Thursday.

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Working expeditiously to safely bring back Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore: NASA

NASA on Thursday said it is "working expeditiously" along with SpaceX to safely bring back Indian origin astronaut Sunita Williams and astronaut Butch Willmore, currently stuck in the International Space Station (ISS) for 238 days.

Jan 30, 2025

NASA confirms Parker Solar Probe safe after flying dangerously close to Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe sets record for getting dangerously close to Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has etched its name in the annals of space exploration by becoming the first human-made object to venture dangerously close to the Sun. Launched in 2018, the probe's mission is to unravel the mysteries of the Sun. It has already completed 21 close approaches to the Sun, with the 21st close approach made on September 30.

Dec 27, 2024

Parker Solar Probe makes sixth Venus flyby on way to Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe to Make Closest Approach to Sun on Christmas Eve

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is poised to make its record flyby of the Sun on Christmas Eve. The probe will come as close as 6.1 million kilometers from the Sun's surface, marking the first of its three final and closest approaches to the Sun. This mission has been in the making since the probe's launch in 2018.

Dec 23, 2024

Sunita Williams' future uncertain as NASA still weighs return options

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return to Earth from the ISS is delayed, potentially until February 2025, due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. NASA is considering various options to ensure their safe return.

Aug 23, 2024

Supermoons and blue moon to light up August skies

First Supermoon of 2024 'looks amazing', says space entrepreneur Elon Musk

Elon Musk calls first 2024 Supermoon "amazing" as NASA explains rare lunar event: a full moon that's both a supermoon and a blue moon, visible from Monday to Wednesday, with three more supermoons to follow in 2024.

Aug 20, 2024

NASA, SpaceX to send mission with over 3,500 kg cargo to ISS on Sunday

Cargo mission: NASA, SpaceX to send mission with over 3,500 kg supplies to ISS on Sunday

US space agency NASA and Elon Musk-run SpaceX are set to launch a cargo mission with 8,200 pounds (3,719.45 kg) of supplies, scientific investigations, and equipment to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday.

Aug 3, 2024

NASA on backfoot, cancels VIPER moon rover citing budget constraints

After spending $450 million on the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) moon rover programme, NASA on Thursday announced cancelling the mission over budget concerns.

Jul 18, 2024

A full moon is seen in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, Nov. 19, 2021.

Chinese probe returns to earth after collecting samples from far side of moon

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that the completion of the mission underscores China's growth in the space and technological sector

Jun 25, 2024

Troubled twice, NASA's Starliner finally gets ready for third launch attempt on June 5

NASA's Boeing Starliner is set for its third launch attempt on June 5, carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams

Jun 3, 2024

NASA head Nelson says China hiding military presence in space

The chief of US space agency NASA has told lawmakers in Washington that China is using civilian programmes to hide military objectives in space.

Apr 18, 2024

NASA Selects 3 Firms To Develop Vehicle For Exploring Moon

Around the Moon: NASA selects 3 firms to develop LTV to explore Moon's surface

The US space agency NASA has selected three companies — Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab — to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) that Artemis astronauts will use to travel around the Moon's surface.

Apr 4, 2024

Welcome back to Earth: NASA's Crew 7 returns to Earth after spending 197 days in space station

NASA's Crew 7 astronauts, from four different space agencies, have returned safely after spending 197 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the US space agency has said.

Mar 12, 2024

OSIRIS-REx brought back 121.6 grams of sample from asteroid Bennu: NASA

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft brought back 121.6 grams of material from asteroid Bennu -- doubling the sample return goal, NASA has announced.

Feb 17, 2024

'SOFIA' scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for 1st time

Scientists have discovered, for the first time, water molecules on the surface of an asteroid.

Feb 13, 2024

NASA uses new hybrid antenna to track deep space communication

An experimental antenna has received both radio frequency and near-infrared laser signals from NASA's Psyche spacecraft as it travels through deep space.

Feb 12, 2024

NASA spacecraft spots Japan's Moon lander on lunar surface

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft has spotted Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) that landed on the lunar surface last week.

Jan 27, 2024

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter loses contact with Perseverance rover: NASA

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has lost contact with Perseverance rover, which acts as a relay between the helicopter and mission officials on Earth, NASA said.

Jan 20, 2024

Earth-sized planet found in our solar backyard

Earth-sized planet found in our solar system backyard

A team of astronomers has discovered a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world yet identified.

Jan 13, 2024

X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet From NASA, Lockheed Makes Its Debut

X-59 quiet supersonic jet from NASA and Lockheed makes its debut;Travels faster than sound

US space agency NASA and aerospace major Lockheed Martin have formally debuted X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, paving the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that can travel faster than the speed of sound.