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Westmont Observatory Hosts Public Viewing of Total Lunar Eclipse

The 'blood moon' lunar eclipse was visible in Santa Barbara early Tuesday morning.

New NASA-French Satellite Tracks Global River Fluctuations

SWOT mission finds less dramatic seasonal swings in river volumes than previous estimates

NASA Veteran Astronaut Mike Fincke Evacuated from ISS

Fincke was the affected crew member in the medical incident that led to the early return of Crew-11 from the International Space Station.

Stunning 'Blood Moon' Eclipse Captivates Millions Worldwide

Rare total lunar eclipse dazzles skywatchers across North America, Australia and Asia

Blood Moon to Dazzle Skywatchers Across the US

Western states will have the best views of the total lunar eclipse on March 3.

Blood Moon Eclipse Visible for Some San Diegans

The total lunar eclipse will be obscured by clouds and fog for many in the coastal areas.

NASA's Flight Hub Boosts Aeronautics Mission

Armstrong Flight Research Center pioneers future of high-speed, autonomous, and electrified aircraft

Largest ALMA Mosaic Reveals Milky Way's Chaotic Core

New radio image captures intricate web of cold gas and star-forming structures in the galaxy's central region.

Rocket Lab Launches 2nd Hypersonic Test Mission for Defense Innovation Unit

The successful launch is the second in three months, showcasing Rocket Lab's HASTE rocket as a premier commercial test platform for hypersonic systems.

AV Aviation History Symposium Returns to Lancaster

Annual event hosted by AIAA and SFTE features speakers on SR-71, GE engines, and Lancaster's aviation history.

Temecula Inventor Celebrates 25 Years Of Astronauts Living, Working In Space

A Temecula resident's passion for the stars has turned into a lifelong mission of education about the International Space Station.

LLNL Hosts Space LDRD Ideas Day to Advance Space Security

Event connects researchers with program leaders to refine proposals for future Laboratory Directed Research and Development projects.

NASA Postpones Crewed Lunar Landing to 2028, Adds New Artemis Mission

Space agency adjusts timeline for Artemis program to prioritize new objectives.

NASA Delays Crewed Lunar Landing to 2028

Artemis program adjusts timeline, adds mission ahead of planned moon return

NASA Delays 2027 Moon Landing, Plans Two Missions in 2028

The Artemis III mission will now focus on docking and spacesuit tests in low Earth orbit instead of a lunar landing.

Rocket Lab Completes NASA ESCAPADE Mars Spacecraft

Twin Rocket Lab-built ESCAPADE craft Blue and Gold now commissioned at Earth-Sun L2, ready for Mars science operations

NASA Astronaut Reveals Medical Issue Led to Crew's Early Return

Mike Fincke says he experienced a medical event that required immediate attention from his crewmates.

NASA Reveals Identity of Astronaut Who Suffered Medical Incident on ISS

Crew-11 mission cut short after astronaut Mike Fincke required immediate attention

NASA Explores How People Respond to Air Taxi Noise

Research aims to understand public perception and integrate new aircraft sounds into urban soundscapes.

NASA Astronaut Evacuated from Space Station for Medical Reasons

Crew-11 member Mike Fincke returned to Earth early due to a non-emergency medical event.

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