NASA mission maps invisible heat loss from Earth's rapidly changing poles

At the top and bottom of the planet, the seasons arrive on a schedule all their own. Satellite data from a mission measuring ...

Fact Check: Posts claim Earth will 'lose gravity' for 7 seconds on Aug. 12, 2026. NASA pulls us back to reality

People online claimed "Project Anchor" — a secret NASA document about the supposed cosmic event — leaked online in 2024.
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A Year in Orbit: The 12 Most Stunning NASA Satellite Images of 2025

NASA's Earth-observing satellites captured 12 significant events in 2025, revealing the planet's dynamic systems, from the Palisades fire burn scar in Los Angeles to the aftermath of a glacier ...
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NASA’s SPHEREx Captures Comet 3I/ATLAS, a Visitor From Beyond the Solar System

NASA’s SPHEREx joined Webb and Hubble in studying interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, gathering data on its size, chemistry, and physical traits. While harmless to Earth, the comet provides scientists a rare ...

In 1991, NASA sent jellyfish into space, but many struggled to swim properly after returning to Earth

In 1991, NASA sent jellyfish into orbit as part of an experiment to understand how microgravity affects an organism's sense ...
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NASA seeks partners for Earth Science extended missions

Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) measures wind speeds over Earth's oceans with seven microsatellites. Credit: NASA Langley video capture SAN FRANCISCO – NASA’s Earth Science ...
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Airborne Platforms to Advance NASA Earth System Science Priorities: Assessing the Future Need for a Large Aircraft

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