NASA’s Swift Observatory Closes a 22-Year Chapter
Swift Observatory has ended its science mission after nearly 22 years. Discover why astronomers relied on Swift—and what its final observation marks for space science.
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Dragonfly: Ahmakiq Undae Named for Titan
Dragonfly’s mission blends flying lab with Titan exploration, aiming for a 2028 launch and a multi-year surface and atmospheric study.
Roman Telescope launches: Big sky survey begins
Roman telescope launches, opening new horizons in exoplanet imaging and cosmic mapping, as part of NASA’s open-data, multi-telescope network.
Dragonfly on Titan: A New Era in Planetary Science
Dragonfly aims to redefine how we study Titan with aerial and ground data in a single mission.
Mars terraforming: why it’s fantasy
Mars terraforming isn’t the sci‑fi miracle it’s often made out to be.
Big Bang power move saves Voyager 2
May tests loom as NASA pursues The Big Bang to extend Voyager life after a Voyager 1 power glitch, turning a setback into a potential leap for long-range space
New burner edges ahead of NASA, promises big gains
A new pressure-gain burner outperforms NASA’s previous work, hinting at quicker, more efficient propulsion advances.
Mars honeycomb hints at ancient water
Curiosity unveils a large honeycomb texture field on Mars during a climb, adding to clues about the planet’s watery past and showing the mission’s ongoing resilience.
Atlantis’ Last Flight: End of an Era
The 2011 Atlantis finale closed a chapter, reshaping how the USA returns to space and what comes next.
NASA reshuffles Moon missions
Artemis III tests a bold multi-vehicle rendezvous, with three launch systems and complex docking choreography.