While many galaxies lead their own separate, solitary lives, others stray a little too close to a near neighbor and take their friendship even deeper.
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Black Hole Nurtures Baby Stars a Million Light-Years Away
Black holes are famous for ripping objects apart, including stars. But now, astronomers have uncovered a black hole that may have sparked the births of
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NASA, French Space Laser Measures Massive Migration of Ocean Animals
Every night, under the cover of darkness, countless small sea creatures – from squid to krill – swim from the ocean depths to near the
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New Launch Communications Segment Empowers Artemis
As Artemis astronauts lift off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, new ground systems will provide them with the communications links needed to ensure safety
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Satellites Track Status of Nation’s Food Supply
Farmers across the Midwest are in a race to finish harvesting their corn, soybean, and other staples of the Thanksgiving dinner table before the first
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NASA Scientist to Discuss “Space Lasers and Satellite Measurements” at Library of Congress Lecture
The public is invited to a free lecture titled “Space Lasers and Satellite Measurements: Ushering in a New Era of Spaceborne Laser Altimetry Dependent on
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Interns Express Themselves Through NASA Projects
Interns Express Themselves Through NASA Projects Source:: updates 6
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Stars Are Being Born in the Depths of a Black Hole
In the Phoenix constellation, astronomers have confirmed the first example of a galaxy cluster where large numbers of stars are being born at its core.
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A Weakened Black Hole Allows Its Galaxy to Awaken
Astronomers have confirmed the first example of a galaxy cluster where large numbers of stars are being born at its core. Source:: Chandra
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The Mission Continues: The Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour Visits Marshall
The Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour opened at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on Nov. 4 with a town hall and panel
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Space Station Science Highlights: Week of November 4, 2019
Crew members on the International Space Station conducted a variety of scientific investigations this past week, including research into colloid gels, the effects of disrupting
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All Four Engines Are Attached to the SLS Core Stage for Artemis I Mission
All four RS-25 engines were structurally mated to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for Artemis I, the first mission of
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NASA, University of Alabama to Collaborate on Advanced, In-space Manufacturing
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is expanding its partnership with the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, to collaborate on advanced and in-space
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An Experimental Cancer Treatment Program in the 1970s Utilized NASA’s Cyclotron Facility
In the 1970s, NASA Glenn used its cyclotron for a Cleveland Clinic study into radiation cancer treatments. Source:: Glenn Center
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Building the Rover of the Future
A student from Sinte Gleska University works to build a model rover for a NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars. Source:: updates 3
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PIA23470: NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover in Test Chamber
Mission: Mars 2020 Rover Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Source:: updates
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NASA TV Coverage Set for Complex Spacewalks, Briefings
Two astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station for a series of complex spacewalks this month and next to repair the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
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PIA23539: Olympia Undae
Target: Mars Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey Instrument: THEMIS Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Source:: updates
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Memory Metals are Shaping the Evolution of Aviation
In the basement of the Materials and Structures Laboratory at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, scientists train their tools to work as they wish. It isn’t
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This Week in NASA History: First Launch of Saturn V – Nov. 9, 1967
This week in 1967, the Apollo 4 mission launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Source:: updates 3
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A Third of California Methane Traced to a Few Super-Emitters
NASA scientists flew over thousands of facilities in California to detect sources of concentrated methane plumes. Their findings could help the state lower emissions. Source::
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PIA23512: InSight’s Arm Camera Stares Into the Pit
Target: Mars Mission: InSight Instrument: Heat and Physical Properties Package (HP3) Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Source:: updates
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PIA23538: Micoud Crater
Target: Mars Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey Instrument: THEMIS Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Source:: updates
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Confined Space Exercise Improves Response
Emergencies can happen in confined spaces and it’s up to responders to be ready for the challenge. Source:: Armstrong Flight Center
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The Cygnus space freighter is attached to the Unity module
The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm as it was installed to the Unity
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Apollo Astronaut Fred Haise Speaks at Edwards Air Force Base Theater
Former NASA astronaut and pilot Fred Haise gave a presentation about his lifelong career in space and aeronautics at Edwards Air Force Base, in California
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Orson John: A NASA Pathways Student Becomes a Reliability Engineer
Orson John helps prepare Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) for encapsulation in the United Launch Alliance Delta II payload fairing on Sept. 4,
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A Virtual Reality Camera Captures Life and Science Aboard the Space Station
Partnering with the ISS National Lab and Time Magazine, a team from Felix and Paul Studios launched a high quality 360 degree camera to space
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Boeing’s Starliner Completes Pad Abort Test for Commercial Crew
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft completed a critical safety milestone on Monday in an end-to-end test of its abort system. Source:: updates 5
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NASA Science, Cargo Heads to Space Station on Northrop Grumman Mission
On the 19th anniversary of the arrival of the first crew to live aboard the International Space Station, a Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft is
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Space Station Science Highlights: Week of October 28, 2019
Scientific investigations currently under way on the International Space Station include research into growing plants in space, autonomous robots, and various ways the body adapts
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Astronaut John Herrington Carried A Piece of Native American History to Space
When astronaut John Herrington made his voyage to space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour’s STS-113 mission, he became the first Native American in space. Source:: updates
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NASA TV to Air Boeing Starliner Pad Abort Test
NASA and Boeing will broadcast live coverage of the CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test on Monday, Nov. 4, from Launch Complex 32 at White Sands
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