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A NASA telescope will likely plummet to Earth on Friday
The decommissioned Swift Observatory turned a two-year mission into more than two decades of science.
NASA's Swift Observatory Is About to Die. It's Not the First Time NASA Has Said Goodbye to a Robot.
NASA's Swift Observatory will burn up this week. And while the agency has a lot of experience losing beloved hardware, it never gets easier.
Swift has fallen: NASA's 22-year-old space telescope burns up over Sumatra
The reentry of NASA's dead Swift space telescope is the end of an era for rapid-response space science.
Politics, cool space photos, and more politics
What the U.S. election means for space policy and NASA science, voting for the coolest space images, and updates on Society advocacy.
NASA’s Hubble Uncovers Case of Missing Oxygen in Nearby Dwarf Galaxies
NASA’s Hubble studied 37 nearby dwarf galaxies and found that much of the oxygen they expected to see is missing.
Academy Of Athens Hosts NASA Science Leaders For Voyager At 49
On November 18, Voyager 1 will be one light-day from Earth. Days earlier, the Academy of Athens hosts the missions’ key figures, also online
NASA’s Swift Observatory to Re-Enter Atmosphere
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, Nov. 4, almost 22 years after launch. At launch, Swift was a
How-to Videos for Solar Eclipse Outreach Events
This set of four activities were used during the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse outreach event at the Dallas Arboretum in Dallas, TX. The activities were
House Science Committee Schedules Space Weather Hearing
Space weather hearing set: House Science Committee will hear NASA's Joseph Westlake and NWS Director Ken Graham on Nov. 19, 2026, in Rayburn.
Week Starts with Spacewalk Preps and Life Science
Preparations continue for the second in the final series of spacewalks to upgrade the International Space Station’s power generation system on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Expedition 75 crew focused its research efforts on life science at the beginning of the week.
NASA Moon Base Contracts: $1.3B, 6 Task Orders [2026]
NASA Moon Base contracts: six task orders worth about $1.3B, Blue Origin's $94M PROMISE nuclear rover, SpaceX's 2028 Starship demo and more.
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
Applications are open through Dec. 3, with new recruits expected to begin training in early 2028 as NASA works toward a permanent lunar base.
Before the Dawn in America’s Heartland
With hardly a cloud in sight, astronauts had a sweeping view of nighttime lights in the U.S. Midwest.
House Science Democrats: Preserve Your Records
House Science Democrats: Preserve Your Records
NASA Awards Moon Base Transportation, Technology, Science Projects
NASA announced a suite of awards and mission updates on Saturday to expand the agency's Moon Base exploration, science, and infrastructure capabilities. The
NASA’s Mission to Study Sunlight Completes Vacuum, Vibration Testing
Bright white lights reflect off the metallic hardware of a satellite poised for inspection. Engineers outfitted with bunny suits traverse the clean room, past
NASA's 3,200-pound Swift telescope could fall to Earth as soon as tonight, agency says
NASA's Swift Observatory is about to make a fiery reentry through Earth's atmosphere after a private mission to save it failed. Most of the spacecraft will burn up in orbit.
Join NASA's worldwide Voyager 1 celebration on Tuesday, November 17
All you need is a little Morse code.
NASA awards Moon Base transportation, technology and science projects
NASA says it has awarded a series of contracts and issued mission updates aimed at building out capabilities for its Moon Base programme, including robotic cargo deliveries, a nuclear-powered rover, launch and orbital transfer services, and early surface infrastructure.
Louisiana health officials warn against amoeba infections from tap water
Louisiana health officials are warning the public not to use tap water for nasal rinses or contact lenses after two serious amoebic infections have been reported this year. Although the patients reported using tap water for sinus irrigation, the state health department said it has not established tap water as the source of their infections
SETI and Fermi Paradox Are Nextdoor Neighbors of ID
What do SETI researchers, usually atheists or agnostics (cf. Jill Tarter as an example of the former, Carl Sagan of the latter), want to find? Evidence of MIND.
Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon
Amid the warm hues of fall foliage, Pine Creek Gorge forms a deep scar in the Allegheny Plateau.
CERES Ocean Validation Experiment (COVE)
After 17 years of continuous operation, the CERES Ocean Validation Experiment (COVE) at Chesapeake Light Station, has been indefinitely suspended due to
NASA chief Jared Isaacman defends copilot amid Learjet crash backlash
NASA chief Jared Isaacman defended the copilot in the Learjet 60 crash in Florida and said she was doing her job.
NASA awards moon base transportation, technology, science projects
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, announced awards to expand its Moon Base capabilities.
Will NASA's newest X-plane bring science fiction to life?
NASA has unveiled its latest X-plane vision, promising a platform that will advance flight control tech far beyond anything tested in a crewed aircraft before.
STRIVE
The STRIVE (Stratosphere Troposphere Response using Infrared Vertically-resolved light Explorer) mission doesn’t merely replace existing observations—it fills
Cyprus: Island of Snakes, Cats, and Ophiolites
The third-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea exposes an ancient piece of the ocean floor and hosts a clowder of cats.
Nasa seeks next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon
Agency says successful candidates would help ‘shape humanity’s future in space’ with applications due on 3 December
California Science Center and NASA JPL Collaboration to Debut at Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on Nov. 13
The California Science Center and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are joining forces to showcase six decades of robotic space exploration at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles. Opening November 13, 2026, the Kent Kresa Space Gallery will feature spacecraft models, a restored Ranger lunar probe, Mars rover exhibits and hands-on activities exploring planetary science, exoplanets and future space missions.
Nasa seeks next generation of astronauts to live and work on the moon
Agency says successful candidates would help ‘shape humanity’s future in space’ with applications due on 3 December
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base.
One Light-Day From Home: Voyager 1 Keeps Going
November 11, 2026 On November 18, 2026, at 4:16 a.m. CST, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft will quietly mark a milestone. Voyager 1 will be 16.094...
Taking a Gander at Utah’s Goosenecks
The San Juan River has carved deep, improbably curvy meanders into the desert landscape.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5063-5069 Rocks and Chips
Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute
Ready, Set, Roman! Training Series Returns
The Roman Science Centers at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) and Caltech’s Infrared Processing & Analysis Center (IPAC) are excited to announce the return of the Ready, Set, Roman! Training Series (RSRTS).
Democrats Look to Restore Science
A House Committee to watch as Democrats take control in January will be Science, Space, and Technology, which oversees federal grants and research at the National Laboratories and agencies like NASA, NOAA and EPA. In line to become its Chair is Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of California. She discusses some of her priorities with hosts Steve Curwood and Jenni Doering, including investigations of canceled grants and withheld research funds, as well as the possibility of bipartisan legislation.
North Atlantic’s ‘cold blob’ may contain climate nuance
Climate observers have long tied the strength of a major ocean current to water temperatures in the so-called “cold blob” in the North Atlantic Ocean. New models signal that the relationship between the "blob" and the major ocean current driving its colder temperatures is more dynamic than previously understood.
NASA Earthdata: Earth Science Data Guide
Complete guide to NASA Earthdata: access EOSDIS datasets across 12 DAACs, use Earthdata Search, create an Earthdata Login, and query cloud data archives.
NASA’s Chandra Finds Source of Star’s Mysterious Outbursts
Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have discovered what is triggering repeated outbursts from a giant, unstable star.
NASA Giovanni: Earth Science Data Analysis Guide
Guide to NASA Giovanni: visualize GES DISC geophysical data online, create maps and time series without downloading files, and export NetCDF or GeoTIFF data.
California Science Center Opens Space Shuttle's New Home
By Carolyn Giardina For the many members of our Creative + Tech Orbit family that are as inspired by space exploration as we are, we’re happy share that with this morning’s ceremony and ribbon cutting, the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center in Los Angeles is now open to the public. It’s highlighted by Space Shuttle Endeavour, which is displayed in a remarkable 20-story-tall launch configuration with solid rocket boosters and an external tank. The flown orbiter can be viewed on multiple levels of the building—and a 140-foot ascent aboard an elevator leads to a glass floor observation platform hovering over the shuttle’s nose and the interior of the payload bay. Visitors will arrive in this gallery after viewing a short film produced by Bad Robot. The film concludes with a Shuttle launch and atmospheric effects as the screen is lifted to reveal Endeavour. California Science Center President and CEO Jeffrey N. Rudolph preceded over an opening ceremony just prior to the ribbon cutting. Guests and speakers included government officials and roughly 30 former NASA astronauts. “This ship is a testament and now a monument to American ingenuity,” said Senator Mark Kelly, former NASA astronaut who served as Commander for Endeavour’s final mission. Chairman of the Mr. and Mrs. Oschin Family Foundation Lynda Oschin noted that the massive effort is “about the children, and it’s about the future, and inspiration, curiosity and knowledge.” The ribbon-cutting was attended by hundreds of school children and guests. In all, the 200,000-square-foot expansion of the California Science Center has three galleries – the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery, the Korean Air Aviation Gallery, and the Kent Kresa Space Gallery — and houses roughly 100 artifacts, in addition to interactive and immersive experiences focused on science and engineering. Artifacts includes a range of flown spacecraft, including the Mercury-Redstone 2 capsule, Gemini 11 capsule, and Apollo-Soyuz Command Module. If you plan to visit this weekend, you can catch astronaut and aerospace-related talks given by astronauts and experts from JPL and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. California Science Center’s IMAX Theater is showing themed movies today, including The Dream Is Alive, Journey to Space 3D, Hubble 3D, and A Beautiful Planet 3D. Also opening this weekend is “Endeavour’s Long Journey,” a photo exhibit documenting Endeavour’s final flight over California, its ambitious journey through the streets to the Science Center, along with the multi-phase process of stacking each of the space shuttle components in vertical configuration. The Center also features the short film that follows this national treasure’s journey to the Science Center, made by more than 150 volunteers and donors from the Hollywood community.
NASA’s Perseverance confirms a key ingredient for life hidden in ancient Mars rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover has confirmed complex organic carbon just beneath the surface of ancient Martian rocks, raising intriguing questions about the Red Planet's potential to have supported life. The remarkable preservation of these compounds, along with similar discoveries thousands of miles away, suggests the building blocks of life may once have been widespread across Mars.
NASA Scientists Just Discovered a 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite From Mars Hiding in Plain Sight
A Martian meteorite discovered in the Sahara contains ancient minerals that could reveal how Mars formed and lost its water.
NASA is advertising for new astronauts as it prepares to build a moon base
Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program.
NASA satellite to plunge back to Earth after 22 years in space
The Swift Observatory's mission is over after 22 years in orbit. NASA expects the satellite to re-enter Earth's atmosphere soon.
NASA is racing against time to save the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is exploring a daring plan to save the legendary Hubble Space Telescope from its eventual fiery plunge into Earth's atmosphere. After more than 35 years of groundbreaking discoveries, Hubble is slowly losing altitude, and without intervention, it could fall back to Earth as early as 2033 or 2034. To keep the iconic observatory operating, NASA is asking private space companies to propose innovative ways to boost Hubble into a higher orbit, upgrade its capabilities, or safely dispose of it when its mission finally ends.
Voyager 1 is almost one light-day away from Earth
NASA’s interstellar space probe has traveled farther than any other human-made object.
AAAC Meeting, 23 November 2026
The AAAC will be holding its next meeting on Monday 23 November 2026, from 10a to 4p Eastern (7a to 1p Pacific).
Rubies on Mars?
Written by Roger C. Wiens, SuperCam Principal Investigator for NASA’s Perseverance rover at Purdue University
Spacewalk Cleanup, Biomedical Science, and Maintenance Wrap Up Week
The seven Expedition 75 crew members cleaned up after a spacewalk, conducted biomedical assessments, and maintained orbital systems to wrap up a busy week aboard the International Space Station.
What’s Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
I'm Raquel Villanueva from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and that's What's Up this month.
Newest Sample, Oldest Rock?
Written by Tasha Coelho, Mastcam-Z Student Collaborator at Arizona State University
NASA Astrophysics Town Hall, 13 Nov 2026
This two-hour community meeting will be hosted virtually and is open to all Astrophysics community members, academia, and the public..
Crew Packs Dragon with Science and Cleans Spacesuits
Expedition 75 had a busy shift on Thursday primarily focusing on packing a U.S. cargo craft for its upcoming departure and cleaning a pair of spacesuits. Thursday’s research topics aboard the International Space Station included space agriculture and super intelligence.
A NASA Telescope Is Predicted to Crash Back to Earth Within Hours
The space agency estimates that there is a one-in-2,100 chance that debris from the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory could injure someone on the ground.
New X-Plane To Be Announced At Max Power Airshow: NASA Administrator Isaacman
NASA's boss insists it is "not the one you're thinking about" and has deflected a new question about a 'missing' SR-71.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5056-5062: Charging Back Up!
By Remington Free, Operations Systems Engineer, NASA-JPL
How big and powerful is SpaceX's Starship rocket?
At 407 feet, SpaceX's Starship is one-third taller than the Statue of Liberty and has roughly twice the liftoff thrust of NASA's Space Launch System.
Water Surges Into Navajo Reservoir
Rounds of heavy rain in the U.S. Southwest flooded rivers and rapidly raised New Mexico’s second-largest reservoir.
Important Update on PhysCOS Activities AAS 249
We have important news regarding Physics of the Cosmos activities at the upcoming American Astronomical Society Winter Meeting (AAS 249), taking place in Salt Lake City, UT on 10–14 January 2027.
NASA’s Hubble Offers Cosmic Sampler of Targets for Roman
Hubble captured a gallery of gravitational lenses that lay the groundwork for follow-up observations by the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Scientists discover an organism that can survive conditions once thought impossible
NASA-funded research identified an organism, a fire amoeba, that divides at 145°F, expanding beyond the known heat limits of complex life.
A NASA Veteran Claims to Have Used Mind-Bending Physics to Conquer Gravity
Charles Buhler’s claim could change how spacecraft fly. But experiments show how much work it takes to establish that a mysterious push is real.
A Global Rebound for Mangroves
After decades of decline, this ecologically significant type of forest is making a comeback.
NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base
A NASA space telescope plunged back to Earth after a mission that lasted 11 times longer than planned
The Swift Observatory's demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed.
NASA Astrophysics Town Hall, 13 November 2026
Join us for the NASA Astrophysics Town Hall on Friday 13 November 2026 at 12 noon Eastern (9a Pacific).
NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth
A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering and sinking toward Earth. A few pieces that don't burn up in the atmosphere are expected to land in the ocean on or about Friday.
The Pacific’s Busy Storm Season
Super Typhoon In-fa developed an unusually large eye, and the remnants of Typhoon Champi transitioned into an extratropical storm that targeted Alaska.
SpaceX Wants To Turn AI Compute Into A $500B Business Next Year – And Elon Musk Says NASA’s Annual Budget Is No Match
Baron touted $50 billion in annual rental revenue from $35 billion data-center investments.
Instruments on NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Get in Sync for Science
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has completed a key milestone, bringing its instruments into precise alignment and moving the observatory another
‘Swift’ telescope to crash into Earth after NASA rescue attempt fails
The scientific satellite is expected to re-enter the atmosphere late Tuesday night, in a band near the equator that covers parts of Africa, Asia, and Latin America
NASA Voyager mission project scientist to deliver URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Nov. 10
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 2, 2026 – Nearly a half century ago, NASA broke ground by reaching for the stars and beyond with its first Voyager missions when Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 were launched to explore Jupiter and Saturn. Since then, the two spacecraft have become the furthest-traveling, human-made objects in history, crossing the […]
'The possibilities are truly breathtaking': NASA's Roman Space Telescope will take better images and last longer than experts predicted
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could capture images 30% sharper than — and remain operational for twice as long as — initially expected. Researchers say these "remarkable" developments could greatly enhance the volume and quality of the data they will analyze.
Senate Science Funding Proposals Revealed
Senate appropriators propose modest budget increases for NSF and NASA science, in contrast to the House, ahead of the Dec. 11 funding deadline.
NASA is looking for astronauts to live and work on the Moon
NASA needs more recruits in order to return to the moon after being gone more than half a century.
NASA reveals Earth's ozone hole has grown to a size not seen in a decade
The Antarctic ozone hole expanded to its seventh-largest size on record in 2026, driven by unusual weather conditions that pushed it close to its historic maximum. Scientists say international restrictions on ozone-destroying chemicals prevented even greater damage, and Earth's protective ozone layer is still recovering.
X-Ray Timing Science Analysis Group (XR Timing SAG)
X-Ray Timing Science Analysis Group (XR Timing SAG)
THIS FRIDAY: ASD Community Meeting
This two-hour community meeting will be hosted virtually and is open to all Astrophysics community members, academia, and the public.
Artemis II geologist talks historic lunar science mission
Megan Borel, a geologist for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Artemis II lunar science team, delivered a talk titled “The Moon Joy of Artemis” hosted by the departments of geology and physics Oct. 29 in Fowler Hall. Geology professor Nikki Seymour said she knew Borel previously and organized the talk. Seymour said her […]
Salina Science Event to Feature Astronaut
A NASAS Astronaut who piloted the Space Shuttle Columbia will host an event in Salina. Students, families, and community members are invited to experience the excitement of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics at Liftoff to STEAM, a free community event taking place Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus […]
Night Sky Update November 10-20, 2026
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Information updated weekly or as needed. Times...
NASA Swift Reentry: Science Ends Below 171 Miles [2026]
NASA Swift reentry is expected within weeks after the telescope dropped below 171 miles and made its last observation on Oct. 20, 2026.
Ozone Hole Reaches Its 2026 Maximum
The ozone hole ranked seventh largest by area in 48 years of monitoring, but it was not as deep as other large holes on record.
Want to fly to the moon? NASA looking for new astronauts
Patience is essential for becoming an astronaut, noted Artemis III's Frank Rubio, whose 371 consecutive days in space is a U.S. endurance record
Want to go to the moon? NASA is seeking new astronauts
NASA is recruiting for its expanding Artemis program, with just 32 active astronauts and more lunar work planned than the current corps can handle.
Wanna join a NASA science team? Marc Kuchner will explain how
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 9, 2026 – As the citizen science officer for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, Marc Kuchner oversees a portfolio of more than 40 NASA-funded participatory science projects, reaching millions of volunteers eager to help conduct space research. So, how can you get involved? In his upcoming University of Rhode Island Honors Colloquium […]
Shine Bright for Voyager’s Light‑Day
Use our Automated “V-G-R” Flasher to send your signal to Voyager, or if you want to try Morse code yourself, see our “Shine Bright” Step-by-Step instructions
NASA Is Recruiting Astronauts Who May Live And Work On A Moon Base. You May Even Qualify This Time, Following New Changes To Recruitment
If you're an osteopath or nurse who dreams of going to space, we have some good news for you.
NASA's destroyed Swift Observatory took one of the best-ever photos of bright Andromeda — Space photo of the week
NASA's Swift Observatory went out in a blaze of glory this week, but it left behind millions of images of the universe that could fuel discoveries for decades.
Scotland’s Flow Country
Blanket bogs in the Scottish Highlands store vast amounts of carbon.
PROMISE
The PROMISE rover will carry an extensive payload of science instruments and technology demonstrations sponsored by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate,
NASA Is Looking For Ways To Save The Hubble Space Telescope From An "Uncontrolled Reentry", And Extend Its Mission Beyond 2032
Without intervention, the iconic telescope will come crashing down to Earth.
California Science Center, NASA JPL bring decades of space exploration to new exhibit
The California Science Center will open a 200,000 square-foot Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
AI could flag astronaut health issues on future Mars missions
Could AI help astronauts catch unexpected health issues? A former NASA chief scientist says the advancing tech could assist in Mars missions.
NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts
The space agency is inviting applications from U.S. citizens with a master's degree in a relevant STEM subject.
NASA ROSES Guide: Earth Science Grants
Complete guide to NASA ROSES Earth Science grants: Appendix A solicitations, NSPIRES submission, DAPR compliance, and Open Science data sharing rules.
Cuts, evictions, and job losses: A view from the trenches of climate science in 2026
A researcher at Columbia University who studies atmospheric and climate science gives a first-hand account of what it is like to pursue this work in the Trump 2.0 era, when the foundations of American science are being profoundly shaken. The post-World War II traditions that have made American science so successful—generous funding, awarded based on merit via peer review; academic freedom; openness to foreign talent; and most of all, systems of funding and executing science that are largely run by scientists, rather than by politicians—are under siege. What comes next is still an open question.