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- NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery: 'We don't know what it is'
NASA chief Jared Isaacson confirmed the space agency has captured images of unexplained objects that could be classified as UFOs. The agency acknowledges it does not yet identify what these objects are.
- The fake air cons fooling Britain: Experts warn against products 'designed by NASA' that promise to cool a room in 90 seconds
Experts warn against fake air conditioners in Britain that falsely claim to be designed by NASA and promise to cool rooms in 90 seconds.
- Space trailblazer Wally Funk, member of Mercury 13, dies
Wally Funk, a member of the Mercury 13 and the oldest woman to go into space, died at 87. She trained with NASA in the 1960s but never flew, later becoming a space tourism pioneer with Blue Origin in 2021.
- NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery; 'we don't know what it is'
NASA head Jared Isaacman confirmed the agency has unexplained UFO imagery, stating they don't know what the objects are. He acknowledged the possibility of extraterrestrial life and noted potential evidence of microbial life on Mars. The Pentagon has released data on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
- Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel into space at age 82 in 2021, died at 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but never became an astronaut. Funk also held firsts as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator.
- Blue Origin plays catch-up
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space startup, is seeking $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation to compete with SpaceX. The article highlights SpaceX's advantages in launches, funding, and diversification compared to Blue Origin's challenges, drawing parallels to Lyft's position relative to Uber.
- NASA reveals it has captured UFO imagery as space agency chief admits 'there's life everywhere'
NASA has captured UFO imagery, and the space agency chief stated there is life everywhere.
- UFO files: NASA helped prolong UAP stigma, ex-official says
Michael Gold, a former NASA associate administrator, claims NASA contributed to prolonging the stigma around Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP).
- Staffing the moon base: How many astronauts should live in NASA's lunar outpost?
The article discusses NASA's consideration of the optimal number of astronauts to staff its lunar outpost, focusing on the logistics of maintaining a moon base.
- New Horizons Pluto probe just woke itself up after 321 days of hibernation
NASA's New Horizons probe has awakened after 321 days of hibernation, resuming its extended mission to study the Sun's interactions in the outer solar system. The spacecraft, which previously explored Pluto in 2015 and Arrokoth in 2019, is currently 64.04 astronomical units from Earth and will continue its journey until potentially exiting the Kuiper Belt by 2028-2029. NASA plans to keep it in hibernation mode to conserve resources unless a new Kuiper Belt target is identified.
- NASA chief flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. in a July 4th flyover with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger, despite safety objections from the FAA.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. They highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and announced plans for future Artemis missions, including Artemis III and IV, which will focus on lunar orbit operations and moon landings.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their moonship three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. The mission marked humanity’s first moon trip in over half a century, with future Artemis III and IV missions planned for 2024 and 2028, respectively.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar mission that traveled 252,756 miles, the farthest in human history. The crew highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and discussed future Artemis missions, including Artemis III (set for next year) and Artemis IV (as early as 2028), which will involve lunar lander practice and moon landings.
- Bezos’ Blue Origin is raising outside capital for the first time to compete for NASA contracts as rival SpaceX’s stock falters
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’s rocket company, is raising $10 billion in external capital for the first time to compete with SpaceX for NASA contracts. The funding includes $2 billion from Bezos and $4 billion from Coatue Management, with institutional investors covering the remainder, as SpaceX’s stock performance declines.
- NASA's New Horizons probe just woke up from hibernation 6 billion miles away beyond Pluto. What's it doing out there?
NASA's New Horizons probe has awakened from hibernation 6 billion miles beyond Pluto, raising questions about its current activities in the distant solar system.
- NASA transfers ownership of Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
NASA has transferred ownership of a Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The article describes this as a rare 2026 story of good news for the planet.
- One and done! NASA Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen dramatically RETIRES after a single mission around the moon - as one fan asks 'what do you guys see up there that you don't want to go back?'
NASA Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen has retired after completing a single mission around the moon. A fan's question in the title wonders what astronauts observe that might deter them from returning.
- NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein
NASA discovered a planet hidden in data from the TESS spacecraft, attributed to Einstein's theory. The finding highlights an unexpected astronomical discovery using existing data.
- NASA rover takes a closer look at organic carbon on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover detected organic carbon in Martian mudstone, which could indicate past life. The carbon was found in two rocks named Cheyava Falls and Walhalla Glades, with findings suggesting Mars may have had widespread habitability billions of years ago.
- NASA's exoplanet mission accidentally discovers a world it was never meant to find
NASA's exoplanet telescope TESS discovered a distant world using a detection method different from its intended purpose. The mission's accidental finding highlights an unexpected capability of the telescope.
- Nuclear power is fueling a supercharged new space race
NASA is planning a nuclear-powered mission to Mars, the Space Reactor-1 Freedom, set for launch by December 2028. The mission is described as the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft.
- NASA will have to find a way to service its new alien-hunting space telescope
NASA will need to develop methods to service its new alien-hunting space telescope. The article highlights the challenge of maintaining the telescope's operations.
- NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that the U.S. is in a space race against China, aiming to land astronauts on the moon and establish a near-permanent presence. The competition between the U.S. and China focuses on lunar exploration and securing a lasting presence on the moon.
- Transcript: NASA administrator Jared Isaacman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman participated in an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 5, 2026. The transcript details his discussion during the program.
- Transcript: NASA administrator Jared Isaacman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman was interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 5, 2026. The transcript provides details of the discussion.
- NASA administrator says "we are very much in a space race right now" against China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated the U.S. is in a space race with China, noting China's rapid progress in space activities.
- A look back on America's space story as nation celebrates its 250th birthday
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the article reviews key NASA milestones, including John F. Kennedy's moon speech, the Challenger mission, and current efforts to return to space. The overview highlights significant events in the nation's space exploration history.
- NASA tests advanced new Mars rover prototype in the California desert (video)
NASA is testing an advanced new Mars rover prototype in the California desert. The test is part of ongoing efforts to develop technology for future Mars exploration.
- NASA's Hubble spots a stellar sparkler for the Fourth of July
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a red, white, and blue image of one of the Milky Way's oldest star clusters to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. The cluster contains clues about how exploding stars contributed to forming planets and life in the universe.
- NASA's Hubble captures a crimson stellar nursery sparkling with blue and white stars
NASA's Hubble telescope captured an image of the stellar nursery LH 95, revealing 2,500 young stars still developing. Scientists found these stars can continue gathering gas and dust for millions of years, extending their developmental phase. The region contains multiple generations of stars, providing insights into star formation processes.
- NASA's Hubble captures a star-spangled sea of 500,000 stars
NASA released a Hubble image of Messier 3, a globular cluster with over 500,000 stars, to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary. The cluster's rare stars and potential origins in a cosmic merger are aiding scientists in understanding the Milky Way's history.
- New bacterial species discovered in NASA's cleanrooms
A new bacterial species was discovered in NASA's cleanrooms, as reported in a Nature article. The article has received minimal engagement with 8 points and one comment on Hacker News.
- NASA launched an emergency mission to stop the Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth
NASA has launched an emergency mission with Katalyst Space Technologies' Link spacecraft to intercept the Swift Observatory, which is at risk of crashing to Earth due to solar storms lowering its orbit. The goal is to raise the observatory's altitude by 150 miles to prevent it from burning up in the atmosphere.
- America 250: From 1776 to the moon and beyond (A Space.com series)
Tariq, Editor-in-Chief of Space.com, has covered spaceflight and science since 2001, receiving awards like the Harry Kolcum Award in 2022 and the Space Pioneer Award in 2025. He studied journalism and astronomy, worked at The Los Angeles Times, and joined Space.com as an intern before becoming a full-time reporter in 2004.
- NASA accused of erasing UFOs from photographs before public release
NASA is accused of erasing UFOs from photographs before releasing them to the public. The claim suggests intentional removal of UFO-related content from images shared with the public.
- NASA accused of erasing UFOs from photographs before public release
NASA is accused of removing UFOs from photographs before making them public. The claim suggests intentional alteration of images prior to release.
- NASA’s most powerful X-ray telescope reveals Milky Way may stretch farther than previously known
NASA’s most powerful X-ray telescope has revealed that the Milky Way may extend beyond previously known boundaries. This discovery could require astronomers to recalculate the galaxy's size and mass.
- NASA mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory has launched
NASA has launched a mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory using the robotic spacecraft LINK. The agency has successfully made contact with the spacecraft designated for the Swift Boost mission.
- NASA's Chandra telescope reveals Milky Way's outer reaches may stretch farther than previously known
NASA's Chandra telescope and ESA's XMM-Newton observed gamma-ray bursts to measure dust clouds in the Milky Way's spiral arms, revealing they may extend farther than previously known. The study used geometric analysis of X-ray rings from bursts to determine distances, finding the most distant arm is about 3,500 light-years wide. This method improves precision over assumptions about galactic rotation.