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NASA's AI Finds 7,000 New Planet Candidates in TESS Data
InnovationJan 22

NASA's AI Finds 7,000 New Planet Candidates in TESS Data

A NASA artificial intelligence tool that already discovered 370 planets just leveled up, identifying 7,000 promising new planet candidates. The best part? Anyone can download it for free and join the hunt.

Phys.org3 min read
NASA Finds 27 New Planet Candidates Orbiting Twin Stars
InnovationMay 5

NASA Finds 27 New Planet Candidates Orbiting Twin Stars

Scientists just discovered two dozen possible new worlds circling binary star systems using a clever new detection method. The find opens up a whole new way to spot planets that NASA's TESS satellite couldn't detect before.

NASA2 min read
NASA Telescope Maps 6,000 New Worlds Across the Sky
InnovationMay 14

NASA Telescope Maps 6,000 New Worlds Across the Sky

NASA's TESS satellite has created the most complete map of planets beyond our solar system, revealing nearly 6,000 new worlds in just eight years. Some of these distant planets sit in zones where liquid water and life might exist.

Google News - Science2 min read
NASA AI Finds 7,000 Possible Planets in Public Data
InnovationJan 22

NASA AI Finds 7,000 Possible Planets in Public Data

NASA just released free software that lets anyone hunt for new planets using artificial intelligence. The updated tool already identified 7,000 potential new worlds in data from the TESS space telescope.

NASA2 min read
NASA Spacecraft Maps 6,000 Possible Worlds Beyond Earth
InnovationMay 21

NASA Spacecraft Maps 6,000 Possible Worlds Beyond Earth

NASA's TESS spacecraft just revealed its most complete sky map yet, showing nearly 6,000 potential planets beyond our solar system discovered over eight years. Some of these distant worlds sit in zones where liquid water could exist, bringing us closer to answering whether we're alone in the universe.

Space.com3 min read
NASA Satellite Discovers Planet It Wasn't Built to Find
InnovationJul 6

NASA Satellite Discovers Planet It Wasn't Built to Find

A NASA telescope designed to spot nearby planets accidentally found one 40,000 light-years away using a detection method it was never meant to use. The discovery suggests hundreds more hidden planets might be waiting in archived data.

Scientific American2 min read
NASA Telescope Tracks Rare Interstellar Comet's Final Pass
InnovationJan 31

NASA Telescope Tracks Rare Interstellar Comet's Final Pass

NASA's planet-hunting spacecraft just captured something extraordinary: a visitor from beyond our solar system making its final journey past Earth. The comet is only the third confirmed object ever detected from another star system.

Google: NASA discovery3 min read
NASA Telescope Data Reveals 10,000 New Planets
InnovationApr 27

NASA Telescope Data Reveals 10,000 New Planets

Scientists discovered more than 10,000 new candidate planets hiding in NASA telescope data, potentially doubling the number of known worlds beyond our solar system. The breakthrough came from looking deeper into images we already had.

New Scientist2 min read
NASA Captures Interstellar Comet's Journey Home
InnovationJan 29

NASA Captures Interstellar Comet's Journey Home

NASA's planet-hunting spacecraft caught rare footage of an interstellar comet racing through our solar system, giving scientists a precious glimpse of a visitor from beyond. The 28-hour video reveals secrets about this cosmic traveler's path back to deep space.

Space.com2 min read
Daily Schedule for NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission
Planet WinsMar 14

Daily Schedule for NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission

The article details the day-by-day schedule for NASA's Artemis II mission, a nearly 10-day test flight that will send four astronauts around the Moon and back to Earth. The crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, plus Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The schedule covers activities from launch day through landing, including system checks, exercise routines, lunar flyby, and Earth observation opportunities. --- # BRIGHTWIRE ARTICLE TITLE: Four Astronauts Set for Historic Moon Orbit This April SUMMARY: NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts around the Moon in April 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. The 10-day mission tests critical systems for future Moon landings.

NASA3 min read
NASA Hires 20 Contractors After 40 Years on the Job
Community HeroesMay 28

NASA Hires 20 Contractors After 40 Years on the Job

Kenny Heckle started working at NASA's Kennedy Space Center at age 19 as a contractor in 1984. After four decades of solving critical spaceflight problems, he and 19 teammates just became full NASA employees.

NASA2 min read
NASA Celebrates America's 250th with High-Flying Tribute
Community HeroesJul 7

NASA Celebrates America's 250th with High-Flying Tribute

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman piloted a fighter jet over the National Mall on July 4th, honoring America's semiquincentennial with a spectacular flyover. The display connected 250 years of American innovation to NASA's ongoing mission of discovery.

NASA2 min read
AI Uncovers 10,000 New Planets in NASA Data
Planet WinsMay 9

AI Uncovers 10,000 New Planets in NASA Data

Scientists used machine learning to find 10,091 possible new planets hiding in data we already had, potentially doubling humanity's catalog of worlds beyond our solar system. The discovery shows we've barely scratched the surface of what's out there.

Space.com2 min read
New NASA Satellite Sees Through Clouds to Study Earth
InnovationMar 28

New NASA Satellite Sees Through Clouds to Study Earth

A groundbreaking satellite launched by NASA and India can peer through clouds to capture stunning images of Earth's surface, opening new possibilities for monitoring our changing planet. The mission features the largest radar antenna NASA has ever sent to space.

NASA2 min read
NASA Partners With 37 Companies for Moon and Mars Tech
InnovationJun 27

NASA Partners With 37 Companies for Moon and Mars Tech

NASA just teamed up with 37 American companies to develop 41 cutting-edge space technologies that will help humans live on the Moon and explore Mars. The best part? It's a no-money partnership where companies get access to NASA's world-class facilities and experts while contributing their own innovation.

Google News - Science3 min read
NASA Opens Free Summer Engineering Program for Teens
SolutionsMar 20

NASA Opens Free Summer Engineering Program for Teens

NASA's Glenn Research Center is now accepting applications for a free five-day summer engineering institute where high school students will tackle real aerospace challenges alongside NASA experts. Rising juniors and seniors can apply through May 1 for one of three sessions in July.

NASA2 min read
MIT Students Win NASA Contest With Lunar Power System
InnovationJun 5

MIT Students Win NASA Contest With Lunar Power System

College teams just showed NASA how the next generation plans to power the moon. MIT students took top honors at NASA's 2026 innovation competition with a breakthrough lunar energy system that could support future Artemis missions.

NASA2 min read
47 Global Volunteers to Track NASA's Moon Mission
InnovationJan 24

47 Global Volunteers to Track NASA's Moon Mission

NASA selected 34 teams with 47 ground stations across 14 countries to help track the Artemis II spacecraft as four astronauts journey around the Moon. The collaborative effort signals a new era where commercial partners, universities, and amateur radio enthusiasts work alongside NASA to support deep space exploration.

NASA3 min read
600 Students Build Moon Rovers for NASA Challenge
InnovationJun 2

600 Students Build Moon Rovers for NASA Challenge

Hundreds of students from 44 teams worldwide spent nine months designing and building lunar rovers, then raced them through a NASA obstacle course in Alabama. The annual challenge gives young people real space engineering experience with support from NASA experts.

Space.com2 min read
Space Station Back to Full Crew After NASA's Quick Work
Global NewsFeb 16

Space Station Back to Full Crew After NASA's Quick Work

After a health emergency left one NASA astronaut managing the International Space Station alone for a month, reinforcements have arrived. Four new crew members docked on Valentine's Day, showcasing NASA's ability to adapt quickly when missions don't go as planned.

Ars Technica2 min read

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