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NASA Invites You to Help With Real Space Science From Home
InnovationApr 30

NASA Invites You to Help With Real Space Science From Home

You don't need a spacesuit to contribute to human space exploration. NASA's citizen science projects let anyone with internet access help make space travel safer, from tracking solar storms to testing space crops.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Japan's New Cargo Ship Gets Second Life as Space Lab
InnovationMar 6

Japan's New Cargo Ship Gets Second Life as Space Lab

Japan's HTV-X1 spacecraft just left the International Space Station after four months, but instead of heading straight home, it's starting a three-month mission as an orbiting science lab. This marks a fresh chapter for Japan's next-generation cargo program.

Space.com2 min read
165 Girl Scouts Earn Space Science Badge at NASA Camp
Community HeroesMay 27

165 Girl Scouts Earn Space Science Badge at NASA Camp

NASA scientists transformed a Maryland campground into a space science wonderland, teaching 165 Girl Scouts about the sun, planets, and career possibilities beyond Earth. The three-day event sparked so much interest that waitlisted troops received special visits.

NASA3 min read
Space Station Gets 11,000 Pounds of Science in April
InnovationMar 7

Space Station Gets 11,000 Pounds of Science in April

A cargo spacecraft will deliver groundbreaking quantum science equipment, cancer treatment research, and supplies to astronauts living 257 miles above Earth. The mission represents America's 24th successful resupply to the International Space Station, keeping humanity's laboratory running strong.

NASA2 min read
11,000 Pounds of Science Heading to Space Station April 8
InnovationApr 4

11,000 Pounds of Science Heading to Space Station April 8

A spacecraft packed with cancer research, quantum computing experiments, and supplies for astronauts will launch to the International Space Station next week. The mission includes breakthrough technology that could help find dark matter and create better treatments for blood diseases.

NASA3 min read
SpaceX Launches 6,500 Pounds of Science to Space Station
InnovationMay 16

SpaceX Launches 6,500 Pounds of Science to Space Station

A rocket packed with groundbreaking experiments just blasted off to the International Space Station, carrying research that could help treat osteoporosis and unlock secrets of how planets form. The mission shows how space continues to deliver real solutions for life on Earth.

NASA3 min read
Africa Turns Space Science Into Jobs and Solutions
InnovationFeb 24

Africa Turns Space Science Into Jobs and Solutions

A new partnership is transforming Africa's astronomy research into real businesses and sustainable solutions for communities. Young innovators will now get the mentorship and support to turn their space science ideas into world-changing ventures.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
China Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Space
InnovationMay 30

China Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Space

Three Chinese astronauts just completed the longest space mission in their nation's history, staying aboard the China Space Station for 210 days. Commander Zhang Lu brought back an apple labeled "safety" as a gift to all science workers.

Google: space mission success3 min read
Texas Students Send Science Experiments to Space
InnovationMay 13

Texas Students Send Science Experiments to Space

Nearly 1,000 Texas students designed NASA-style mission patches while their classmates prepared real experiments for launch into orbit. Two Plano ISD winners will represent their district as student science heads to the International Space Station.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
NASA Updates Educator Guides for Teaching Space Science
SolutionsJan 22

NASA Updates Educator Guides for Teaching Space Science

NASA just made it easier for libraries and community centers to teach kids about stars, planets, and space exploration. The free guides now include ready-to-use presentations and activities based on what educators actually asked for.

NASA2 min read
Lego's New Science Kits Turn Kids Into Space Engineers
InnovationApr 5

Lego's New Science Kits Turn Kids Into Space Engineers

Lego just launched education sets that teach physics through hands-on space experiments. Kids build Mars rovers and moon bases, then solve real engineering challenges using creative problem-solving.

Space.com2 min read
Space Shuttle Endeavour Stands Upright in LA This November
Global News20h ago

Space Shuttle Endeavour Stands Upright in LA This November

For the first time ever, visitors will see a complete space shuttle system standing in launch position, just like it looked on the launchpad. The California Science Center opens this one-of-a-kind exhibit on November 13.

Google News - Science2 min read
Astronauts Get Fresh Oranges and Apples in Space Delivery
InnovationMay 14

Astronauts Get Fresh Oranges and Apples in Space Delivery

Crew members aboard the International Space Station just received a special delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables, bringing a taste of Earth to orbit. The cargo ship also carried groundbreaking research equipment to help cure cancer and protect future space travelers.

NASA2 min read
NASA Invites Anyone to Help Make Space Travel Safer
InnovationApr 28

NASA Invites Anyone to Help Make Space Travel Safer

You don't need to be an astronaut to help NASA explore space. The space agency has opened dozens of citizen science projects where anyone worldwide can contribute to real research making space travel safer and healthier.

Google News - Science3 min read
Cosmonaut Interviews Live From Space Above Egypt's Pyramids
InnovationJan 28

Cosmonaut Interviews Live From Space Above Egypt's Pyramids

A Russian cosmonaut aboard the International Space Station answered questions from Egyptian viewers in real time as he orbited directly above the pyramids. The groundbreaking broadcast marks a new era in science media cooperation between Russia and Egypt.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap
InnovationMar 9

Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap

Congress just voted to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032, buying time for American companies to launch commercial space stations before China dominates orbit. The move ensures astronauts never have to leave low Earth orbit.

Space.com2 min read
NASA Robot Mission Could Save 21-Year-Old Space Telescope
InnovationMar 26

NASA Robot Mission Could Save 21-Year-Old Space Telescope

A dying space telescope that's surveyed the universe for over two decades is getting a robotic rescue mission this summer. If successful, the daring $30 million operation could extend Swift's life by 10 years and open new possibilities for saving science equipment in space.

Scientific American3 min read
Students to Chat With Astronaut Live From Space Station
Acts of KindnessMay 27

Students to Chat With Astronaut Live From Space Station

New York students will get to ask their burning science questions directly to NASA astronaut Jessica Meir aboard the International Space Station this week. The live Earth-to-space call brings the wonder of space exploration right into classrooms.

NASA2 min read
Space Leaders Chart Future of Global Space Collaboration
VideosApr 10

Space Leaders Chart Future of Global Space Collaboration

The Space Foundation's CEO shares how nations are working together to expand humanity's reach beyond Earth. New programs are building the workforce that will power the next generation of space exploration.

SpaceNews2 min read
China Pledges Global Space Cooperation to Protect Earth
Planet WinsApr 24

China Pledges Global Space Cooperation to Protect Earth

China is expanding international partnerships in space exploration, including lunar missions, asteroid defense, and cleaning up space debris. The initiative aims to create shared benefits for all nations through collaborative space technology.

Google: cooperation international3 min read

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