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#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "APOD: 2026 September 26 – Mirrored Meteor and Milky Way" APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 26 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Mirrored Meteor and […] [September 26, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-26-mirrored-meteor-and-milky-way/

#NewImage from #Nasa: "" On August 15, this perseid meteor streaked through night skies over the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos at La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. The bright and colorful meteor trail was captured next to the central Milky Way, whose dark interstellar dust clouds and luminous starlight reach above the horizon. In the foreground of this tantalizing celestial scene is the 23 meter diameter mirror of the prototype Large-Sized Telescope (LST-1). LST-1 is the first telescope constructed at the northern hemisphere site of the innovative Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory. With 198 hexagonal mirror segments and a large, high-efficiency, pixelized camera, LST-1 is designed to detect extremely brief, atmospheric visible light flashes. Lasting about a billionth of a second, the visible light flashes are triggered by energetic gamma-rays from cosmic sources such as distant active galaxies and gamma-ray bursts. Of course, on that night some individual mirror segments of LST-1 also reflected the atmospheric flash of the bright perseid meteor. [September 26, 2026 at 02:00AM] https://apod.nasa.gov/image/2609/MilkyWayMeteorLSTJeffDai1024.jpg

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development" During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space Station. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live The briefing participants include: Media already credentialed for Crew-13 may participate in person at NASA’s Kennedy […] [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-boeing-to-provide-update-on-starliner-development/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "NASA Welcomes San Marino Signing the Artemis Accords  " The Republic of San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in the city of Rimini on Friday with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present.   “San Marino joins a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space,” said NASA Deputy Administrator […] [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/organizations/oiir/nasa-welcomes-san-marino-signing-the-artemis-accords/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch" Spacecraft propulsion traditionally relies on volatile fuels and separate, bulky systems for different types of maneuvering in space. NASA is working to change that paradigm. Engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, recently completed a rigorous series of environmental and physical tests on a new small satellite designed to make spaceflight safer […] [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/rtmd/nasa-tests-dual-mode-propulsion-cubesat-ahead-of-launch/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge" 2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, “Fueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.”  As more and more aircraft are a part of the US’ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, make […] [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/aeronautics-stem/2026-2027-dwu-middle-school-design-challenge/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge" 2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge Challenge Materials Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, “Fueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.” As more and more aircraft are a part of the US’ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, […] [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/aeronautics-stem/2026-2027-dwu-high-school-engineering-challenge/

#NewPhoto from #Nasa: "Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in Galaxy" Though the spiral galaxy in this ESA/Hubble Picture of the Month seems serene, it hides a chaotic secret. [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/55534741297-34e5a9d414-o.jpg

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in Galaxy" A chaotic secret hides within this seemingly serene image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698 taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and released on Sept. 18, 2026. As a spiral galaxy like our own Milky Way galaxy, NGC 4698 has spiral arms that curl around within a thin disk of stars, gas, and dust. These arms […] [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/hubble-spots-chaotic-secret-in-galaxy/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "TB 26-07 Aluminum Alloy 2219 Material Guidance" For more information, contact Donald S. Parker, Kennedy Space Center, donald.s.parker@nasa.gov Download the PDF version Improper casting and forging processes in the manufacture of aluminum alloy 2219 can lead to microstructural defects that result in a sub-optimal response to anodic surface treatments and an increase in corrosion susceptibility. This Technical Bulletin communicates the risks of […] [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/nesc/tb-26-07-aluminum-alloy-2219-material-guidance/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "APOD: 2026 September 25 – Globular Star Cluster Omega Centauri" APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 25 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Globular Cluster Omega […] [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-25-globular-star-cluster-omega-centauri/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "Explosive Intensification for Hurricane Polo" Several ingredients came together off the Pacific coast of Mexico to generate one of the strongest storms the eastern Pacific basin has ever seen. [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/explosive-intensification-for-hurricane-polo/

#NewImage from #Nasa: "" Globular star cluster Omega Centauripacks about 10 million stars much older than the Sun into a volume some 150 light-years in diameter. Also known as NGC 5139, at a distance of 15,000 light-years it's the largest and brightest of 200 or so known globular clusters that roam the halo of our Milky Way galaxy. Though most star clusters consist of stars with the same age and composition, the enigmatic Omega Cen exhibits the presence of different stellar populations with a spread of ages and chemical abundances. In fact, Omega Cen may be the remnant core of a small galaxy merging with the Milky Way. With a yellowish hue, Omega Centauri's red giant stars are easy to pick out in this sharp telescopic view. A two-decade-long exploration of the dense star cluster with the Hubble Space Telescope has revealed evidence for a massive black hole near the center of Omega Centauri. [September 25, 2026 at 02:00AM] https://apod.nasa.gov/image/2609/NGC5139CadenasParra1024.jpg

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "NASA Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory" Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday as the 75th signatory during a signing ceremony in the nation’s largest city Abidjan, marking the largest milestone yet for the international coalition of like-minded countries committed to peaceful and responsible space exploration. “The United States and Côte d’Ivoire already cooperate on Earth,” said NASA’s Deputy Administrator […] [September 24, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/organizations/oiir/nasa-welcomes-cote-divoire-as-newest-artemis-accords-signatory/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission" Four crew members from three space agencies will launch to the International Space Station no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-14 mission. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Makoto Suwa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut […] [September 24, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-shares-spacex-crew-14-assignments-for-space-station-mission/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "Travel" The NSSC provides travel reimbursement services for all authorized Agency travel including: domestic, foreign, local, ETDY, and Change of Station (COS). References Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) Traveler Extended TDY and Taxes Domestic Per Diem Rates Foreign Per Diem Rates Change of Station NSSC Travel now has another way that a transferee Traveler may submit his […] [September 24, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/nssc/travel/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "NASA Unveils Winning Designs for Mars Space Food Systems Challenge " NASA announced the winners of the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table Thursday, with the top $300,000 prize being awarded to Chinyere Ukeje of Philadelphia, Pa. for the Adaptive Nourishment Infrastructure (ANI) food system concept. This competition challenged solvers to explore innovative solutions for integrated space food systems that would provide safe, nutritious meals […] [September 24, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/stmd/prizes-challenges-crowdsourcing-program/centennial-challenges/nasa-unveils-winning-designs-for-mars-space-food-systems-challenge/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "NASA’s Machines for Mars Make Beer Bubbly " Carbon-capture technology repurposed for breweries spreads and finds new applications [September 24, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/technology/tech-transfer-spinoffs/nasas-machines-for-mars-make-beer-bubbly/

#BreakingNews from #Nasa: "Practicing for Safe Landings on the Moon and Beyond" In this Aug. 27, 2026, image, an Alta-X drone flies an advanced guidance and navigation system known as the Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE) experiment near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Researchers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston developed SPLICE, which successfully completed simulated lunar descent and […] [September 24, 2026 at 02:00AM] Read more here: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/practicing-for-safe-landings-on-the-moon-and-beyond/

#NewPhoto from #Nasa: "Practicing for Safe Landings on the Moon and Beyond" An Alta-X drone flies an advanced guidance and navigation system known as the Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE) experiment near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. [September 24, 2026 at 02:00AM] https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/afrc2026-0179-18orig.jpg