Hubble Captures Superbubble Nebula N44
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has imaged N44, a nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud, highlighting a massive central void known as a superbubble.
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NASA Technique Enhances Faded Images, Revealing Ancient Art
A NASA-developed image enhancement technique, originally for satellite data, is now being used to reveal nearly invisible ancient artwork and artifacts.
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NASA Sea Level Science Engages 1,000 Visitors on World Ocean Day
Over 1,000 people participated in NASA's sea level science activities during World Ocean Day at the University of Georgia Aquarium. The event, supported by NASA's Science Activation program through the SEAL project, aimed to educate coastal communities about sea level rise.
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Hubble and Webb Telescopes Observe Distant Solar System Objects
For the first time, NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have jointly studied Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs), revealing unexpected findings about these distant, icy bodies.
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Anak Krakatau eruption by Sentinel-3
Image: Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured a plume from the eruption of Anak Krakatau on Saturday, 5 September.
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Emerging Privacy Tech Poses Challenges for Law Enforcement
Privacy-enhancement technologies, while bolstering cybersecurity and public trust, also present significant hurdles for law enforcement agencies seeking to access digital evidence.
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Hubble Discovers Decagon Cloud Pattern Around Saturn's South Pole
Recent Hubble Space Telescope observations have revealed a decagon (10-sided) geometric cloud pattern around Saturn's South Pole, contrasting with the previously known hexagonal pattern at its North Pole.
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Vasquez Rocks: A Geologic and Cinematic Landmark
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area in Southern California features unique geological formations with sedimentary rock strata tilted at an average of 50 degrees, making them appear to point towards the sky. These striking landscapes have also served as a popular filming location, notably for the Star Trek franchise.
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BepiColombo Mission Achieves Key Milestone with Mercury Transfer Module Separation
The European Space Agency's (ESA) BepiColombo mission successfully separated its Mercury Transfer Module (MTM) on September 3, 2026, marking a critical step in its arrival at Mercury. This event follows an eight-year journey covering 9.9 billion kilometers and nine planetary flybys.
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Europe's Space Future Debated at International Summit
The International Space Summit in Paris, France, on September 9-10, 2024, convenes global leaders, ministers, industry figures, and astronauts to discuss Europe's future role in space exploration amidst a rapidly evolving landscape.
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APOD: The Pelican Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2026, features the Pelican Nebula (IC 5070), highlighting its transformation through star formation and evolving gas clouds.
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Mount Michael Volcano Hosts Persistent Lava Lake
A satellite image captured on August 24, 2026, reveals Mount Michael, a stratovolcano on Saunders Island in the South Sandwich Islands, featuring a frequently active lava lake in its summit crater. The image, enhanced with infrared data, highlights heat from the lava lake and suggests ongoing volcanic activity through a plume and darkened snow.
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Isar Aerospace Achieves First Orbital Launch from Continental Europe
German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Andøya Spaceport in Norway, marking a historic first for continental Europe.
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APOD: 2026 September 5 – Chasing the Moon’s Shadow
NASA's WB-57F research aircraft pursued the Moon's shadow off the coast of Iceland on August 12 to observe a total solar eclipse from an altitude of 50,000 feet.
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NASA Ames Fire Department Aircraft Firefighting Training
The NASA Ames Research Center fire department will conduct aircraft firefighting training at Moffett Federal Airfield from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 11, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PDT.
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NASA Hosts Virtual Artemis Webinar for Blind, Low-Vision Community
NASA is hosting a virtual webinar on Friday, October 2nd, at 2 p.m. EDT, specifically tailored for the blind and low-vision community. The event, titled “The RS-25 Engine and the Future of Artemis Missions: An Accessible Webinar for the Blind and Low-Vision Community,” will focus on NASA's Artemis program and its RS-25 engines.
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Venus Hidden by Moon in Daytime Occultation
On June 17, 2026, a rare daytime lunar occultation of Venus occurred, visible across the United States and parts of Canada. This event happens when the Moon passes directly in front of another celestial body from Earth's perspective.
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Week in images: 31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
Week in images: 31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 Discover our week through the lens
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Sentinel-3 Mission Crucial for Tracking Climate Change, Third Satellite Launch Imminent
The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission, a diverse Earth observation system, has significantly advanced our understanding of climate change over the past decade. With its unique combination of sensors, it monitors oceans, land, and atmosphere, providing data crucial for scientific research, policy-making, and essential climate variables. The upcoming launch of its third satellite, Sentinel-3C, ensures the continuity of this vital data stream.
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APOD: 2026 September 4 – The Twin Spirits Pulling Together Creating Life
The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for September 4, 2026, features a pair of spiral galaxies, NGC 7253 and Arp 278, engaged in a gravitational merger approximately 200 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus.
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Three Pacific Tropical Cyclones Visible Simultaneously
In early September 2026, NASA's EPIC camera captured an image showing three tropical cyclones active in the Pacific Ocean, alongside one in the Atlantic. This aligns with spring forecasts predicting above-normal activity in the northeastern and central Pacific due to El Niño, while the Atlantic remained unusually quiet.
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NASA to Cover Progress 96 Spacecraft Launch, Docking
NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of the Roscosmos Progress 96 cargo spacecraft, which is carrying approximately three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4988-4994: More New Tricks for an Old Dog
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has encountered unusual broad, shallow pits in its workspaces, differing from previously observed pit formations. These features, along with complex layered bedrock and scattered gray float rocks, are providing new puzzles for scientists studying the stratigraphy of Mount Sharp.
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BepiColombo's Mercury Arrival Sequence Begins
ESA/JAXA's BepiColombo mission has initiated its complex journey towards Mercury, a process that began with a livestream broadcast on September 3rd. This marks a critical phase in the mission's eight-year voyage through the inner Solar System.
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