Today’s news
NASA Study Finds DART Mission Impact Altered Orbit of Didymos–Dimorphos System Around the Sun
The DART spacecraft's intentional impact on the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos shifted the orbit of both Didymos and Dimorphos around the Sun.

SETI Researchers Warn Stellar 'Space Weather' Could Hinder Alien Signal Detection
New study highlights how plasma turbulence near transmitting planets could broaden radio signals, making them harder to identify.
New Satellite Tracks Earth's Rivers Over Year, Finds Less Dramatic Swings
NASA-French SWOT mission provides first-of-its-kind data on river height and width changes globally.
Recent news
Mar. 4, 2026
Westmont Observatory Hosts Public Viewing of Total Lunar Eclipse
The 'blood moon' lunar eclipse was visible in Santa Barbara early Tuesday morning.
Mar. 4, 2026
New NASA-French Satellite Tracks Global River Fluctuations
SWOT mission finds less dramatic seasonal swings in river volumes than previous estimates
Mar. 4, 2026
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.
Mar. 3, 2026
Stunning 'Blood Moon' Eclipse Captivates Millions Worldwide
Rare total lunar eclipse dazzles skywatchers across North America, Australia and Asia
Mar. 2, 2026
Blood Moon to Dazzle Skywatchers Across the US
Western states will have the best views of the total lunar eclipse on March 3.
Mar. 2, 2026
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.
Feb. 28, 2026
NASA's Flight Hub Boosts Aeronautics Mission
Armstrong Flight Research Center pioneers future of high-speed, autonomous, and electrified aircraft
Feb. 28, 2026
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.
Feb. 28, 2026
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.
Feb. 27, 2026
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.
Feb. 27, 2026
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.
Feb. 27, 2026
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.
Feb. 27, 2026
NASA Postpones Crewed Lunar Landing to 2028, Adds New Artemis Mission
Space agency adjusts timeline for Artemis program to prioritize new objectives.
Feb. 27, 2026
NASA Delays Crewed Lunar Landing to 2028
Artemis program adjusts timeline, adds mission ahead of planned moon return
Feb. 27, 2026
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.
Feb. 26, 2026
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
Feb. 26, 2026
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.
Feb. 26, 2026
NASA Reveals Identity of Astronaut Who Suffered Medical Incident on ISS
Crew-11 mission cut short after astronaut Mike Fincke required immediate attention
Feb. 26, 2026
NASA Explores How People Respond to Air Taxi Noise
Research aims to understand public perception and integrate new aircraft sounds into urban soundscapes.
Feb. 26, 2026
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.