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Astronomers Detect Magnetic Fingerprint of a Cosmic Explosion for the First Time

Astronomers have made a series of landmark observations of one of the Universe’s most violent events. Using the U.S.... The post Astronomers Detect Magnetic Fingerprint of a Cosmic Explosion for the First Time appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory .

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NSF VLA Sky Survey Sets New Standard for High-Resolution, Wide-Area Radio Astronomy

The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) has completed observations for the Very Large Array Sky Survey (VLASS), the most detailed radio survey of the sky ever conducted, providing an unprecedented view of the dynamic radio universe. The post NSF VLA Sky Survey Sets New Standard for High-Resolution, Wide-Area Radio Astronomy appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory .

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NSF VLA Maps a Hidden Hydrogen Shell Around the Orion Nebula

A team of astronomers led by Juan D. Soler of the University of Vienna used the NSF VLA, operated by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Radio Astronomy Observatories (NSF NRAO), to obtain high-resolution observations of the emission from neutral hydrogen atoms (HI) at 21 centimeters wavelength The post NSF VLA Maps a Hidden Hydrogen Shell Around the Orion Nebula appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory .

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Hidden Jet from a “Missing-Link” Black Hole Lights Up the Radio Sky

Astronomers using the U.S. National Science Foundation Very Large Array (NSF VLA) have detected an extraordinary burst of radio light from a rare cosmic event in which an intermediate-mass black hole tears apart a star, revealing what appears to be the off-axis afterglow of a powerful jet. The post Hidden Jet from a “Missing-Link” Black Hole Lights Up the Radio Sky appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory .

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Young Stars Shape the Fate of Galaxies

Astronomers have new insight into how young stars shape the evolution of galaxies, highlighting the powerful role of stellar... The post Young Stars Shape the Fate of Galaxies appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory .

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NSF VLA and ALMA Reveal Hidden “Ring Factories” of Giant Star Clusters in Nearby Galaxies

Astronomers have used U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) radio telescopes in Chile and New Mexico to peer through cosmic smoke and haze, building one of the clearest pictures yet of how giant clusters of young stars are born in the hearts of nearby galaxies. The post NSF VLA and ALMA Reveal Hidden “Ring Factories” of Giant Star Clusters in Nearby Galaxies appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory .

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Radar Echoes From Europa Reveal Secrets Beneath the Ice

A team of scientists has used NASA’s Goldstone Solar System Radar and the U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank... The post Radar Echoes From Europa Reveal Secrets Beneath the Ice appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory .

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Astronomers Catch Black Holes “Burping” in Radio with the NSF VLA

Astronomers using the U.S. National Science Foundation Very Large Array (NSF VLA) have found that when a supermassive black hole tears apart an unlucky star, the fireworks are not over when the first flash fades. The post Astronomers Catch Black Holes “Burping” in Radio with the NSF VLA appeared first on National Radio Astronomy Observatory .

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NASA Invites Media to Djibouti Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

The Republic of Djibouti will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 11 a.m. EDT, Monday, Sept. 14, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 72nd country signatory. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host Ambassador of Djibouti to the United States Mohamed Siad Douale for the ceremony, together with U.S. State Department Assistant […]

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NASA Answers President’s Call to Establish United States Space Academy

Less than two weeks after an Executive Order was signed to create the first United States Space Academy, NASA-led work is in full swing to make the academy a reality and shape the future of America’s aerospace workforce and leadership. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman chaired the first Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy […]

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NASA, NFL Team Up to Showcase Space, Aeronautics Innovation

Through a new collaboration between NASA and the National Football League (NFL), the agency will soon bring America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation to the football field. NASA will conduct flyovers, astronaut appearances, and fan engagement at NFL games across the United States as part of its new Inspiration Tour. “This is the […]

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NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract

A NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract has been awarded by the agency to Relativity Space Inc., and its Terran R launch service in accordance with the contract’s on-ramp provision. The Terran R launch service will be available to NASA’s launch services to use for future missions. The NLS II contracts are multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts […]

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NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program

Following their landmark Artemis II mission earlier this year, distinguished NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning in September to emeritus status at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. In an emeritus role, individuals with a high degree of technical and professional knowledge can continue to support the agency by donating their […]

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New Interactive Map Helps States Navigate Wildfire-Energy Policy Activity

State policy makers can learn what worked—or didn’t work—from other states managing wildfire risk

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NASA Calls for Proposals to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies

NASA is seeking proposals to advance the technology and infrastructure needed to explore the Moon and establish a Moon Base in the lunar South Pole region. Announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the solicitation targets capability gaps, including power generation, oxygen extraction, and producing materials on the Moon required for construction and operations. These technologies are […]

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NASA Ames Fire Department Aircraft Firefighting Training

The fire department at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley will perform training on the Moffett Federal Airfield beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11. The training will involve the use of a propane-fueled aircraft fire simulator and be conducted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PDT. Because the aircraft simulator is […]

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NASA to Cover Progress 96 Spacecraft Launch, Docking

NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Progress 96 resupply spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 12:15 p.m. EDT (9:15 p.m. Baikonur time), Wednesday, Sept. 9, on a […]

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NASA Selects Blue Origin as Mars Telecommunications Network Provider

NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract Tuesday to develop the agency’s Mars Telecommunications Network, a next-generation communications system that will enable reliable, high-bandwidth communications and navigation services for current and future Mars missions. The firm-fixed-price contract has a maximum potential value of approximately $700 million to deliver a high-performance Mars telecommunicati

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NASA’s Dark Universe-Seeking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches

Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Roman pairs a large field of […]

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President Honors NASA’s Artemis II Crew with Highest US Space Award

President Donald J. Trump awarded NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor Friday for their service during the Artemis II mission. He presented the awards during a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, honoring the first […]

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Create US Space Academy

To strengthen the nation’s space workforce and develop the next generation of space leaders, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Friday to establish the nation’s first U.S. Space Academy. The order highlights how space is a critical domain for American national security, economic growth, scientific discovery, and technological innovation. The proposed academy […]

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NASA Invites Media to Turkey Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

Turkey will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 31, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 71st country signatory. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır for the ceremony, together with U.S. Department of State officials. This event is in person only. […]

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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Departs Agency to Continue Military Service

After nearly a decade of service to NASA, including an eight-month science expedition aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Jonny Kim’s last day at the agency is Thursday. He will continue serving as lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy. Kim launched to the space station in April 2025 aboard the Soyuz MS‑27 spacecraft to conduct […]

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