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NASA’s top headline this week is all about the International Space Station: the agency is ending the SpaceX Crew-11 mission early after a medical situation involving one of the astronauts on board. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, “a single crew member on board the station experienced a medical situation and is now stable,” and after consulting Chief Health and Medical Officer Dr. JD Polk and agency leadership, he decided it’s “in the best interest of our astronauts to return Crew-11 ahead of their planned departure.”

NASA stresses this is not an emergency, but it is unprecedente...

Imagine this: NASA's Voyager 1, the plucky probe launched back in 1977, is barreling toward a mind-blowing milestone, set to hit one light-day from Earth by November 2026. That's NDTV reporting on the sheer scale of our cosmic neighborhood, reminding us how far human ingenuity has taken us.

But closer to home, NASA's gearing up for high-stakes action on the International Space Station. Astronauts kick off two spacewalks this January during Expedition 74, prepping for roll-out solar array upgrades, swapping cameras, and rerouting fluid systems—vital for keeping the station powered and humming for years ahead, per NASA's own news release. Meanwhile, ve...

NASA is gearing up for a historic year in space, and this week is already shaping up to be monumental. The biggest headline hitting the space community right now is that NASA astronauts are about to conduct critical spacewalks at the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of brand new roll-out solar arrays. These missions mark the first spacewalks of 2026, and they're happening right now in January.

On January eighth, veteran astronaut Mike Fincke and first-time spacewalker Zena Cardman will exit the station's Quest airlock to prepare the power systems for those new solar arrays. This...

Hey listeners, welcome to your space update. NASA's biggest headline this week: President Trump's Executive Order on Ensuring American Space Superiority, issued December 18, refocusing the agency on commercial partnerships and streamlined acquisitions to boost U.S. leadership in orbit and beyond.

Under the second Trump Administration, NASA's charging toward Artemis II, the first crewed Moon flyby in over 50 years, set for early 2026. They've fired boosters, tested RS-25 engines, and run recovery drills with the Department of War. New fission power lead Steve Sinacore from Glenn Research Center is spearheading lunar surface tech, while seven nations like Bangladesh and...

Hey listeners, welcome to your space update. This week's biggest NASA headline? Teams are racing to recontact the MAVEN spacecraft, silent since December 6, just ahead of Mars solar conjunction starting December 29, when Sun interference blacks out signals until January 16. According to NASA's MAVEN blog, they're commanding recovery via Deep Space Network and analyzing data fragments, even enlisting Curiosity rover for sightings that didn't pan out.

Shifting to policy, President Trump's December 18 Executive Order on American Space Superiority shakes things up, directing NASA to prioritize commercial solutions in acquisitions, review international partnerships by April 17, 2026, and reform buying processes by...

Welcome to your weekly space update, listeners. NASA's biggest headline this week: the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on December 19, zipping by at 168 million miles—safe, but a rare cosmic visitor from beyond our solar system. NASA's Parker Solar Probe, Europa Clipper, and a fleet of telescopes captured stunning data, including X-ray glows from its 250,000-mile tail, as revealed by the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton and Japan's XRISM.

NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya confirmed in a press briefing, "It looks and behaves like a comet... but this one came from outside the solar sy...

Hey listeners, welcome to your weekly dive into NASA's world. The biggest headline this week: NASA whistleblowers are sounding the alarm on safety risks from early implementation of the President's FY26 budget cuts, with one warning they're very concerned we'll see an astronaut death within a few years due to this chainsaw approach, according to a new Democratic staff report from the Senate Commerce Committee.

These cuts, pushed since June by NASA Chief of Staff Brian Hughes and OMB directives, have created a culture of fear where employees are told to keep their heads down and prioritize the...

NASA is back online after a turbulent government shutdown, and the biggest headline this week is that missions are ramping up again just as two rare visitors from deep space, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS and comet 2025 R2 SWAN, move into prime view, giving scientists and the public a front‑row seat to historic observations, according to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

NASA reports that the Psyche spacecraft, currently about 260 million miles from Earth, has used its multispectral imager to precisely track interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, while Hubble has just revisited the same comet with its...

# NASA This Week: Interstellar Comet, Budget Battles, and Safety Concerns

Hello listeners, welcome back to your weekly NASA briefing. This week, the space agency finds itself at a crossroads as it prepares for a rare cosmic encounter while navigating unprecedented internal challenges. Let's dive into what's happening at America's space agency.

Our top story comes from the cosmos. On December nineteenth, just over two weeks away, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth in what astronomers are calling a once in a lifetime cosmic encounter. Now, don't worry about a collision...

Good morning, and welcome back. This is your weekly NASA update, and we're starting with something that's got the agency in real turmoil right now. NASA just resumed normal operations after a government shutdown, but behind the scenes, whistleblowers are sounding serious alarms about safety concerns stemming from aggressive budget cuts and organizational changes happening across the agency.

Here's what's going on. Since June, NASA has been implementing the President's proposed budget request ahead of any formal appropriations, creating what one whistleblower called a culture of fear. Employees are reportedly being told to keep their heads down, and...

In breaking news this week, NASA has released stunning new images and data on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after a weeks-long delay caused by the recent government shutdown. Nicky Fox, Associate Administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, described the comet as “something that existed before our own solar system—that is so cool. It’s from something that predates even our own star.” Discovered in July by NASA’s ATLAS telescope in Chile, 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach at about 130 million miles from the Sun and is only the third interstellar object ever recorded. The event captivated scientists a...

The headline out of NASA this week is the groundbreaking observation of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS by a host of NASA missions, marking only the third time in history that an object from outside our solar system has been observed up close as it passes through. NASA has released spectacular new images and data on this cosmic visitor, drawing the eyes of the global scientific community and space enthusiasts alike.

While this discovery inspires awe, the news coming from NASA’s policy and organizational front has been anything but calm waters. According to the American Astronomical Society, following di...

Good morning, listeners. This week, NASA hit a major milestone as SpaceX launched the Sentinel-6B satellite on a used Falcon 9 rocket, marking the five-hundredth flight for that vehicle. This international mission is delivering critical sea level and ocean data to protect coastal infrastructure, improve weather forecasting, and support commercial activities at sea. It's a perfect example of how space exploration directly benefits life here on Earth.

But behind the scenes, NASA is navigating some serious turbulence. According to a report from Senate Democrats, the Trump administration has been illegally implementing budget cuts at NASA since early summer...

Welcome back, listeners. This week’s biggest headline from NASA is the successful launch of the twin ESCAPADE spacecraft toward Mars, riding aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket—marking a historic second flight for the rocket and a major milestone in NASA’s partnership with private industry. According to CBS News, this mission is designed to study how solar winds interact with Mars’ magnetosphere, paving the way for future human exploration and better understanding of our planetary neighbors.

Blue Origin’s achievement of both a precision launch and booster landing has drawn headlines, and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson prais...

Listeners, the big headline this week from NASA is the highly anticipated—but weather-delayed—launch of the dual ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars. The New Glenn rocket from Blue Origin was set for liftoff from Florida, featuring NASA’s twin satellites that will study Mars’s magnetic environment. Although Sunday’s launch was scrubbed due to unfavorable weather, excitement remains high as the agency and its commercial partners aim for a swift reschedule. According to NASA, once in Martian orbit, ESCAPADE will unlock new insights into how solar wind impacts the Red Planet’s atmosphere—knowledge critical for future exploration.

Behind th...

NASA’s biggest headline this week is the imminent launch of its ESCAPADE mission—the agency’s first dual-satellite journey to Mars. Scheduled for liftoff no earlier than Sunday, November 9, ESCAPADE features two identical satellites, Blue and Gold, managed by UC Berkeley and built with Rocket Lab USA and Blue Origin. What sets ESCAPADE apart is its goal to map Mars’ magnetic field and atmosphere in three dimensions, providing scientists with the first stereo view of the planet’s upper environment. Principal investigator Robert Lillis from UC Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory underscores its significance: “Understanding how the ionosphere varies will be a real...

This week’s headline: NASA is facing intense scrutiny after whistleblower reports surfaced, alleging that the agency has been prematurely enacting major budget cuts outlined in President Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. According to documents released by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, NASA began implementing these shifts as early as this past summer—even though Congress has not yet approved the budget. Staff at Goddard Space Flight Center say they’ve already witnessed impacts, with the agency beginning to reorganize, shut down historic science facilities, and reduce their workforce, all in lockstep with the White House’s budget v...

# NASA Weekly Update Podcast Script

Welcome back to the Quiet Please podcast, where we break down what's happening at the nation's space agency. I'm your host, and this week we're diving into a critical moment for NASA as the agency navigates significant budget pressures and workforce challenges while still pushing forward with ambitious space exploration goals.

The biggest story right now centers on the Trump administration's aggressive implementation of budget cuts at NASA, according to a recent Senate Democratic staff report. Since early summer, NASA leadership has been implementing institutional changes aligned with the president's proposed 2026...

The biggest headline shaking NASA this week is the announcement of deep, potentially devastating budget cuts that could see 41 active space missions shut down and a third of NASA’s staff laid off. According to official budget documents and reporting from The Planetary Society and others, the White House’s current plan calls for a nearly 50% reduction in NASA’s science programs. Many of these missions are still actively returning new discoveries, from exoplanet studies to the ongoing exploration of our own Solar System. NASA insiders warn these cuts would “waste billions of taxpayer dollars” already invested and threaten to set back A...

This week, the most significant headline out of NASA is the unprecedented threat facing its science programs: according to widespread reports, the latest White House budget proposal calls for a 47 percent cut to NASA’s science division. If enacted, that would force the cancellation of up to 41 missions, eliminate about a third of the workforce, and stall decades of ongoing exploration. NASA insiders and outside advocates are calling these proposed cuts “an existential threat” to the future of American space leadership and innovation.

Since early summer, whistleblowers have reported that NASA began actively implementing the President’s proposed Fiscal Y...

Welcome to Spacewatch, where we bring you the latest on NASA’s out-of-this-world news. This week’s spotlight is on NASA’s Artemis program, with Administrator Bill Nelson announcing late Sunday that the first crewed Artemis II mission is now targeted for September 2025. That’s a major shift from the previously hoped-for November 2024 date, and NASA says the extra ten months will give engineers time to thoroughly address crucial heat shield and communications safety concerns. “We will fly when we are ready,” Nelson told reporters, “and I am confident that these careful steps will keep our astronauts safe and lead us back to the...

The biggest headline out of NASA this week is the growing impact of sweeping budget cuts and organizational changes—a shift that’s poised to transform not just America’s space program, but its leadership in global science and technology. According to a recent report from the Senate Commerce Committee, NASA began enacting deep staff reductions and shutting down dozens of science missions over the summer, aligning with the President's proposed 2026 budget—even while Congress still deliberates actual funding. NASA whistleblowers warn that “employees are being told to keep their heads down,” as a culture of fear spreads and safety protocols fa...

NASA is making headlines this week as it faces what many are calling a historic turning point. The White House Office of Management and Budget has proposed a dramatic 47% reduction to NASA’s science program, with calls to cancel no fewer than 41 ongoing and planned space missions. This new budget, if approved, would not just halt new science but also turn off active spacecraft exploring the Solar System, potentially laying off roughly a third of NASA’s workforce. As The Planetary Society puts it, “Humanity would no longer explore the Universe as it does today, and our ability to confront deep...

NASA faces unprecedented challenges as the agency navigates through what may be its most turbulent period in decades. The Trump administration's massive budget overhaul, passed through the One Big Beautiful Bill in May 2025, has led to the suspension of over 40 programs and pushed more than 2,100 employees to accept deferred resignation offers since the beginning of this year.

The restructuring has hit NASA's science missions particularly hard. Dozens of principal investigators received requests to submit closeout plans for active missions, though NASA characterized these as planning exercises only. Three offices are set to close as Acting Administrator Janet Petro...

NASA is making headlines this week as a government shutdown hits just as a rare interstellar visitor, 3I/ATLAS, makes its historic pass near Mars. On October 3rd, researchers worldwide were focused on Mars orbiters capturing images and data of this unusual object—some say it could be a highly active comet, others float more speculative ideas—just as many of NASA’s websites and social feeds went silent due to the shutdown. This event puts a global spotlight on how deeply intertwined science, public engagement, and government transparency are, especially when real-time data matters most. According to the YouTube channe...

NASA’s biggest headline this week is the ongoing controversy surrounding its budget and the deep internal changes now reshaping its mission, workforce, and safety culture. According to a newly released report from the Senate Commerce Committee, starting as early as June, NASA leaders have been implementing drastic budget cuts dictated by President Trump’s proposed 2026 budget, even though Congress has yet to approve those changes. Whistleblower accounts claim Chief of Staff Brian Hughes has directed staff to fully embrace the President’s budget, making cuts to science missions, canceling projects outside new priorities, and pivoting staff despite congressional funding still...

NASA’s biggest headline this week is the buildup toward the Artemis II mission, which just locked in a new April 2026 target for launch. Artemis II will be the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program, sending four astronauts around the Moon in a critical test of the next generation spacecraft and systems that will pave the way for America’s long-term presence on both the Moon and Mars. NASA’s Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, summed up the excitement, saying, “We have the team, the commitment, and the technology to make this historic journey possible.”

But it’s not jus...

This week’s biggest NASA headline is the Artemis II crewed mission update. After their successful uncrewed Artemis I circumlunar flight, NASA confirmed Artemis II is on track to launch by April 2026, marking the first time in decades that American astronauts will travel around the Moon. Artemis II’s four-person crew will spend ten days circling the lunar surface, a critical step toward a sustained human presence on the Moon and, eventually, Mars. According to Lakiesha Hawkins, NASA’s acting deputy associate administrator for Exploration Systems, “Every risk we retire with Artemis II means a safer path to Mars for humanity...

The most significant headline this week from NASA is the eagerly anticipated launch of three advanced space weather missions aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, scheduled for September 23. The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, or IMAP, NASA's Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1 are all set to blast off together, marking a major milestone in both solar research and international collaboration. According to NASA leadership, this is the most advanced suite of spacecraft ever deployed to study the Sun’s effect on our solar system, with direct implications for technology we depend on here on Earth.

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Listeners, the big headline out of NASA this week is the upcoming launch of three groundbreaking space weather missions, all hitching a ride together on a Falcon 9 rocket scheduled for no earlier than September 23. NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, or IMAP, will explore how solar particles and cosmic rays affect the space just beyond Earth's atmosphere. Alongside it, NOAA's Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 mission will boost our ability to monitor and forecast solar storms that can disrupt everything from power grids to GPS. Completing the trio, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory will offer new views of Earth’s outerm...

NASA headlines this week with the successful launch of Northrop Grumman’s new Cygnus XL spacecraft aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, marking a leap in ISS resupply capability. According to Spaceflight Now, this upgraded Cygnus carries 33 percent more cargo, a vital boost for station operations and research, and was sent early to fill a gap after damage to the previous vehicle forced a fast-paced schedule shuffle. NASA and Northrop Grumman have now confirmed future Cygnus launches, which signals ongoing innovation and reliability in U.S. commercial space partnerships.

On the leadership and policy front, NASA’s Acting Administrator Janet Petr...

Listeners, the biggest headline out of NASA this week is the groundbreaking discovery by the Perseverance rover on Mars. Officials just confirmed that a sample collected from an ancient riverbed in Jezero Crater—specifically from a rock called Sapphire Canyon—could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. NASA’s press office says this sample, retrieved from an area carved by water billions of years ago, may include possible biosignatures. The full analysis will be broadcast live in a NASA announcement, but scientists are already calling this a major leap forward in the search for past life on Mars, with one resear...

This week’s biggest headline from NASA is a major leap in our ability to monitor the Sun and defend Earth: NASA, in partnership with NOAA, is preparing to launch three groundbreaking spacecraft to the Earth-Sun Lagrange point. Set to lift off no earlier than September 23 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center, this trio—the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and NOAA’s SWFO-L1—will provide 24/7 surveillance of solar activity nearly a million miles from our planet. Officials at NASA emphasize that this initiative will sharpen our forecasts for hazardous space weather events that threaten...

NASA’s top headline this week is the sweeping budget cuts proposed by the White House, which would cancel 41 NASA missions and slash almost half of the agency’s science program. According to reports from the White House Office of Management and Budget, if Congress approves these drastic reductions, it would mean turning off telescopes, grounding spacecraft, and eliminating the jobs of thousands of scientists, engineers, and support personnel. This truly is, as many in the science community have warned, an extinction-level event for American space science.

At the same time, hope and discovery remain. NASA is gearing up f...

The headline making waves this week in space: NASA faces an uncertain crossroads as the White House budget proposal threatens to eliminate 41 ongoing missions—nearly half the agency’s science program—while the highly anticipated Artemis II Moon mission and a new class of astronauts prepare to debut this September. According to The Planetary Society, the proposed 47% cut would halt spacecraft that are still returning groundbreaking data and force layoffs for up to a third of NASA’s workforce, setting American space science back by decades and wasting billions in investment.

But Congress isn’t sitting quietly. Lawmakers on both si...

The headline shaking up NASA this week is not a scientific discovery, but the very future of the agency itself: proposed budget cuts from the White House Office of Management and Budget may force the cancellation of up to 41 ongoing space missions, slashing NASA’s science program by almost half. According to The Planetary Society, the cut would fire a third of NASA staff, waste billions already invested, and shut down spacecraft transmitting invaluable data from the far reaches of the solar system. NASA’s role in exploring the universe as we know it hangs in the balance, with many in t...

NASA’s headline this week: the SpaceX Dragon blasted off for its 33rd commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. This isn’t just another cargo launch; packed aboard are experiments that could reshape medicine on Earth and pave the way for future space exploration. The Dragon’s cargo includes a 3D bioprinter for building implantable medical devices, engineered liver tissue for studying blood vessel growth in microgravity, and materials to 3D print metal—allowing astronauts one step closer to building what they need, when they need it, while orbiting above us. According to NASA officials, these include studies on bone...

NASA is making headlines this week with a pivotal shift in its mission focus. Acting Administrator Sean Duffy, in a recent Fox Business interview, announced that NASA will be stepping back from climate science in order to re-center its efforts on space exploration. Duffy explained, “All of the science that we do is going to be directed towards exploration, which is the mission of NASA. That’s why we have NASA, is to explore, not to do all of these earth sciences.” This policy move reflects President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, which could result in steep cuts to Earth...

The headline shaking the space community this week is the monumental budget showdown facing NASA. In a move that’s sending shockwaves across science and industry, the White House recently called for a 47% cut to NASA’s science program, targeting the shutdown of 41 missions—some already operational and returning data from across the solar system. If enacted, this would mean thousands of jobs lost, a third of NASA’s workforce let go, and the abrupt end to many of the US’s most valuable sources of space data. According to the Planetary Society, advocates are urgently rallying Congress to block what they...

The top headline from NASA this week is the seismic shift in American space policy following President Trump’s new executive order that moves significant regulatory power away from NASA and toward commercial operators. Effective immediately, oversight of commercial launch licensing and regulatory decisions has been transferred to the Department of Transportation and the Office of Space Commerce. NASA will now serve as a coordinating agency, not as lead regulator, marking the largest change in agency authority in decades.

NASA’s acting administrator, Sean Duffy, at the White House signing, stated, “This executive order is about removing obstacles, encour...

Big news this week from NASA: Webb scientists report strong evidence of a giant planet in the Alpha Centauri system, orbiting the closest solar twin to our Sun. According to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope team, if confirmed by follow-up observations, this could become a touchstone for exoplanet science, opening a new era of nearby world-hunting with Webb and, soon, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, slated to launch by May 2027 and potentially as early as fall 2026. NASA’s Mark Beichman said it offers multiple opportunities for detailed characterization that could transform the field, with Roman’s visible-light data comple...

NASA is making headlines this week with the highly anticipated return of Crew-10, marking the first time a commercial crew mission will splash down off the California coast. NASA, in partnership with SpaceX, is targeting splashdown for just before noon today, with astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Kirill Peskov wrapping up their five-month science expedition aboard the International Space Station. Their return brings home time-sensitive research that could advance medical technologies and climate understanding, and NASA will broadcast every moment of the landing through multiple live-stream platforms, keeping everyone connected to this dramatic finale.

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NASA headlines this week with the successful launch of SpaceX Crew-11 to the International Space Station, marking another milestone in international collaboration and American leadership in space. Early on August 2nd, the Crew-11 dragon capsule docked at the ISS, temporarily bringing the station’s population up to eleven. This diverse group includes NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA’s Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos’ Oleg Platonov. Their mission: a blend of cutting-edge science, crucial station operations, and a handoff with the departing Crew-10 team. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called this another example of “what we can achieve when nations and the...

This week’s big headline from NASA: the highly anticipated SpaceX Crew-11 launch to the International Space Station is now rescheduled for Friday, August 1, after storms scrubbed the initial July 31 attempt. The launch, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, will send NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA’s Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov on a six-month mission focusing on research that could pave the way for deep space travel. NASA’s Commercial Crew program continues its vital public-private partnership with SpaceX, now in its 11th crew rotation since 2020, demonstrating how international teamwork and commercial innovation remain centra...

The most significant story from NASA this week is the successful launch of the TRACERS mission, a groundbreaking step for space weather research. On Wednesday, NASA’s twin Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites, better known as TRACERS, blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. These satellites are set to unravel the mysteries of Earth’s magnetic shield and how it protects us from solar storms and other space weather events. According to NASA’s science team, the next month will be spent calibrating and checking out each satellite’s systems before their year-long prime mission...

NASA’s biggest headline this week is the successful launch of the TRACERS mission—a pair of satellites designed to help scientists understand how solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic field and triggers the kind of space weather that can disrupt power grids, GPS, and even astronaut safety. Joseph Westlake, NASA’s solar physics director, emphasized the mission’s direct benefit to everyday life, saying, “What we will learn from TRACERS is critical for the understanding and eventually the predicting of how energy from our sun impacts the Earth… It’s going to help us keep our way of life safe here o...

NASA’s big headline this week: the agency confirmed the July 30 launch date for the NISAR mission—a joint project with India’s ISRO—setting a new milestone in international space cooperation. NISAR, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, will be the first to carry dual-frequency L- and S-band radars. It’s designed to scan nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days, providing vital data on everything from ecosystem changes and ice sheet dynamics to supporting disaster response and agricultural decision-making. Anyone can access this data, empowering local governments and businesses to use space-based insights for real-world c...

NASA's biggest headline this week comes from Florida, where teams at the Astrotech Space Operations Facility successfully completed solar array testing on the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, or IMAP. Scheduled for launch this fall, IMAP will journey a million miles from Earth to help reveal how the solar wind influences our galactic neighborhood. What's more, it's launching alongside the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and NOAA’s Space Weather Follow On L1 satellite, expanding humanity’s ability to monitor both cosmic rays and space weather. Leading the IMAP mission is Princeton's Dr. David McComas, collaborating with an international team representing 25 institutions, high...

NASA’s biggest headline this week is the U.S. Senate’s dramatic rejection of deep proposed cuts to NASA’s science programs, instead approving a bipartisan budget that not only preserves but slightly increases NASA funding for fiscal year 2025. According to the recent Senate Appropriations hearing, the new bill commits $24.9 billion to NASA, which is a notch above last year’s budget. This protects flagship programs like Artemis, the Space Launch System, and Orion, as well as critical science missions that advance our understanding of Earth and space. The Senate’s move specifically blocks a White House proposal that would have...

The top headline from NASA this week is the upcoming launch of the TRACERS mission, featuring twin satellites designed to study how Earth’s magnetic shield—the magnetosphere—protects our planet from the relentless solar wind. TRACERS, short for Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites, is set to launch no earlier than late July. This mission will unlock new insights into magnetic explosions that shape space weather, which directly impacts American satellites, GPS, power grids, and even astronaut safety. According to NASA officials, “TRACERS will measure how magnetic explosions send solar wind particles zooming down into Earth’s atmosphere—and how thes...

The headline grabbing the world's attention this week is NASA’s discovery of an interstellar comet, designated 3I/ATLAS, now making its way through our solar system. Detected on July 1 by NASA’s ATLAS survey telescope in Chile, this rare visitor from beyond our solar neighborhood is capturing global scientific interest. According to NASA’s Planetary Defense blog, the comet poses no threat to Earth, and researchers are racing to study its physical properties as it approaches perihelion in late October, offering a unique opportunity to learn about materials formed around other stars.

NASA is also preparing for the la...

This week’s top headline from NASA is all about the agency’s evolving mission priorities and how Congress is shaping the future of American space exploration. After intense debate, Congress passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which earmarks an extra $10 billion for NASA’s human exploration efforts, including Artemis, the program aiming to return astronauts to the Moon. There’s also $85 million set aside to relocate the space shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Texas, a decision hailed by space enthusiasts and state officials alike.

But not all missions are experiencing a boost. The House Appropriations Committee just pro...

This week’s biggest headline from NASA is the countdown to launch of the unpiloted Progress 92 cargo spacecraft, set to lift off on a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Scheduled for July 4, Progress 92 is delivering about three tons of food, fuel, and crucial supplies to the International Space Station’s Expedition 73 crew. NASA’s live coverage is available on their NASA+ streaming service, and docking is expected July 5. This continues NASA’s commitment to international partnership and vital support for space station operations, ensuring ongoing science, safety, and collaboration among U.S. and global astronauts.

In policy a...

NASA is making headlines this week as Congress considers a dramatic proposal from the White House to cancel 41 ongoing space missions and implement a 47% cut to NASA’s science programs. This cost-saving measure, announced just days ago, would eliminate some of the agency’s most celebrated missions and result in the largest workforce reduction in NASA’s history, with up to a third of its employees at risk. The White House says these cuts aim to refocus NASA on Mars exploration and competition with China, but critics warn that halting active spacecraft—many already launched and mid-discovery—would be, as The Planet...

Big news from NASA this week as the Parker Solar Probe completed its twenty-fourth close approach to the Sun, matching its own record by skimming just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface. According to NASA’s Arik Posner, this mission is not only pushing technological limits but also providing “unrivaled measurements of the solar wind and solar activity” at a time when the sun is entering a more active phase in its cycle. Why does this matter to listeners? These breakthroughs help protect astronauts, satellites, and even power grids back here on Earth by giving us a better understanding of space...

NASA made headlines this week with the launch of Axiom Mission 4, marking another milestone in the agency’s expanding partnership with private industry and international collaborators. At 2:31 a.m. Eastern on June 25, a crew of private astronauts lifted off from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, bound for the International Space Station. This mission, a joint effort with Axiom Space and SpaceX, underscores NASA’s evolving role as both host and facilitator of commercial space operations. The Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the ISS early on June 26, a testament to what acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro describes as “...

Welcome back, listeners, to your go-to podcast for the pulse of NASA and space exploration. This week’s top headline comes straight from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory: on June 17, the Sun unleashed a powerful X1.2 class solar flare. These flares are the most intense, and just to put it in perspective, such solar events can disrupt radio communications, impact electric power grids, and even affect navigation signals both here on Earth and on spacecraft. NASA is working closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center to monitor and communicate any potential risks to the public...

This week’s big headline from NASA is its decision to stand down from Sunday’s scheduled launch of the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station, citing the need to repair a Falcon 9 liquid oxygen leak and ensure crew safety. NASA, alongside Axiom Space and SpaceX, is currently reviewing alternative launch opportunities for this much-anticipated private astronaut mission, which underscores the agency’s deepening collaboration with the commercial sector.

Meanwhile, preparations for the landmark Artemis II lunar mission moved into high gear. NASA astronauts, in partnership with the Department of Defense, completed a full dress rehearsal for emerge...

Welcome to the latest episode of Spacefront, where we break down NASA’s news and why it matters here on Earth. This week’s headline: NASA’s PUNCH mission has delivered its first breathtaking images of coronal mass ejections—massive bursts of solar material that can disrupt satellites and communications here at home. These pictures, captured by the four-satellite Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere, or PUNCH, represent a new era in understanding how the Sun’s wild weather affects our planet. Lead scientist Craig DeForest calls it “just the opening act,” hinting at even more insights to come as PUNCH conti...

This week’s headliner from NASA: the agency has just released the first-ever images from its new PUNCH mission, revealing massive solar eruptions known as coronal mass ejections in unprecedented detail. Captured by PUNCH’s three Wide Field Imagers, these stunning visuals show colossal waves of charged particles erupting from the Sun, a crucial step forward in our ability to forecast space weather and protect everything from satellites to power grids back on Earth. These images, shared at the American Astronomical Society meeting, could be a game-changer for scientists and policy-makers alike, with potential ripple effects across communication, transportation, and even...

This week’s biggest headline from NASA is the international expansion of the Artemis Accords, as Norway officially signed on as the newest partner in the global coalition committed to peaceful exploration of the Moon and beyond. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson celebrated the milestone, stating, “With each new signatory we expand our shared commitment to responsible, transparent, and sustainable space exploration.” This marks the 43rd nation to join the accords, reinforcing NASA’s leadership and America’s collaborative approach to humanity’s return to the Moon and future Mars missions.

Also making waves, NASA and its commercial partners have updated...

Welcome to this week’s NASA update, where space meets science and policy shapes the stars. The headline making waves right now: NASA faces major budget turmoil. The White House’s proposed 2026 budget delivers a significant $6 billion cut across NASA programs—except for human space exploration, which would see an extra $1 billion aimed at Mars. While Mars-focused ambitions are being pushed, this comes at a steep cost: vital programs in space science, Earth science, and the in-development Gateway lunar space station face deep reductions or outright termination. According to the Office of Management and Budget, these cuts are framed as a refo...

The big headline from NASA this week: the highly anticipated Axiom Mission 4 is set to launch tomorrow, June 10th, at 8:22 a.m. Eastern, marking the latest private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. This mission isn’t just about making history in low-Earth orbit—it’s showing how NASA’s partnerships with the private sector and international communities are reshaping the future of space exploration.

Axiom Mission 4’s diverse crew brings together astronauts from the US, India, Poland, and Hungary, flying aboard a SpaceX Dragon from Kennedy Space Center. They’ll join the Expedition 73 crew for a packed sched...

# NASA SKYWATCH: JUNE 2025 PODCAST SCRIPT

Welcome to this week's NASA update, where the skies are alive with cosmic wonders! I'm your host, and today we're leading with NASA's announcement that the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4, is scheduled to launch on Tuesday, June 10th at 8:22 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

June brings spectacular skywatching opportunities for stargazers. Venus rises about two hours before the Sun all month, shining brilliantly in the eastern morning sky. Saturn joins Venus in the pre-dawn hours, while Mars becomes...

# SPACE WEEKLY PODCAST: JUNE 4, 2025

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Welcome to Space Weekly. I'm your host, bringing you the latest from NASA on this June 4th, 2025.

Today's headline: A 120-foot asteroid designated as 2025 KX8 is making its closest approach to Earth today. NASA confirms this space rock, roughly the size of a small business jet, will safely pass at a distance of 1.24 million miles from our planet. While this poses no danger, it highlights the ongoing vigilance of our space monitoring systems.

In mission planning news, NASA and its international partners have adjusted the summer...

# NASA SPACE UPDATE PODCAST SCRIPT

Welcome to this week's NASA Space Update. I'm your host, bringing you the latest developments from America's space agency.

Our top story: NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation are targeting June 2025 for the launch of their joint NISAR satellite mission. This groundbreaking collaboration will use advanced radar technology to scan Earth's land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days, measuring changes in terrestrial ecosystems and tracking the growth and retreat of ice sheets and glaciers.

In flight schedule news, NASA has adjusted several upcoming missions to the International Space...

This week’s big NASA headline: the world’s eyes turned to the skies as a massive asteroid known as 2025 JR—about the size of a 25-story building—made its close approach to Earth on May 28. Relax: there was no danger of impact, but events like this underscore NASA’s increasingly vital work monitoring near-Earth objects. Scientists, agencies, and amateur skywatchers followed the flyby closely, reinforcing public interest in planetary defense and space preparedness. This serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of space and the critical need for investment in detection and response systems.

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# NASA SPACE UPDATE PODCAST: MAY 28, 2025

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Welcome to this week's NASA Space Update. I'm your host, and today is Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – a significant day as the Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit kicks off, bringing together experts to discuss humanity's next giant leaps in space exploration.

The summit, running today and tomorrow, represents NASA's continued commitment to the Artemis program despite budgetary challenges. Speaking of which, NASA is operating under tighter financial constraints this year, with only a modest 2% budget increase to $25.4 billion for fiscal year 2025.

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Welcome to NASA Today, where we bring you the latest and most impactful updates from America’s space agency. This week’s headline: NASA’s shifting flight schedules for the International Space Station, setting the stage for a dynamic summer of international collaboration and scientific advancements.

After a thorough review of mission logistics, NASA and its global partners have updated the timeline for several upcoming launches. Axiom Mission 4 is now targeted for June 8, sending a diverse international crew—including former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and representatives from India, Poland, and Hungary—on a private mission aboard SpaceX’s Dragon space...

This week’s biggest NASA headline is all about shifting gears in space exploration as the agency and its international partners adjust their summer 2025 International Space Station flight schedules. These changes aren’t just about launch dates—they reflect a dynamic, collaborative approach to keeping the station running safely and efficiently as it heads toward eventual retirement.

Here’s what’s changing: Axiom Mission 4 is now targeting a June 8 launch, sending a diverse private crew—led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and including astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary—up to the ISS for science and commercial research. NASA...

Welcome to your weekly NASA pulse check—where we break down the headlines shaping space and science for America and the world. Our top story this week: the Sun flexed its muscles, unleashing a powerful X1.2-class solar flare on May 13. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this event, which has the potential to disrupt radio communications, power grids, and navigation signals. These solar flares aren’t just cosmic fireworks—they remind us how closely our modern world is tied to space weather, impacting infrastructure and even the safety of astronauts in orbit. For regular space weather updates, NASA continues to coord...

Welcome to your weekly NASA news roundup. The biggest headline from NASA this week: the agency is weighing an unprecedented move—launching rockets to Mars as soon as next year. This dramatic shift, spurred by both the White House’s proposed 2026 budget and rising international collaboration, marks a potential acceleration of human Mars exploration years ahead of schedule. As White House and NASA spokespeople confirm, there’s active assessment of 2026 launch windows and technology needed to put boots on the Red Planet, with Elon Musk’s SpaceX emerging as a likely provider for the first missions. "We are assessing opportunity, launch w...

This week’s biggest story from NASA is the agency’s potential game-changing decision to accelerate its Mars ambitions, with leadership weighing the launch of rockets to Mars as early as next year—a move that could fast-track human exploration of the Red Planet. The White House’s newly released 2026 budget plan backs this shift with a proposed $1 billion boost specifically for Mars-related initiatives, signaling a significant realignment of priorities and potentially catalyzing international partnerships, notably with Italy, as hinted after a recent White House summit. Bethany Stevens, a NASA spokesperson, summed up the urgency: “We are assessing opportunity, launch windows—20...

# NASA SPACE DIGEST - May 12, 2025

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Welcome to NASA Space Digest, your weekly update on America's journey to the stars. I'm your host, Alex Chen. Today is Monday, May 12, 2025.

Big news from Kennedy Space Center this week as NASA took possession of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft from Lockheed Martin during a ceremonial handover on May 1st. This marks a critical milestone toward NASA's first crewed mission around the Moon in decades.

NASA's Lakiesha Hawkins, assistant deputy administrator for the Moon to Mars Program, emphasized the significance: "We're extremely focused on preparing...

# NASA Space Update - Week of May 9, 2025

Welcome to your weekly NASA update! I'm your host, bringing you the latest developments from America's space agency.

Our top story this week: A Boeing-sized asteroid named 2025 HY2 just made its closest approach to Earth on May 7th. This Apollo-class asteroid zoomed past our planet at an incredible 48,904 kilometers per hour. While that might sound alarming, rest assured it passed at a safe distance of about 6.8 million kilometers from Earth. Though classified as a near-Earth object, this was merely a cosmic close call by astronomical standards.

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# NASA SPOTLIGHT: May 7, 2025

INTRO: Welcome to Space Matters, your weekly update on all things NASA. I'm your host. Today we're diving into what's been a tumultuous week for America's space agency, with major budget developments dominating the headlines.

LEAD STORY: On May 2nd, the White House unveiled a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 that would slash NASA's overall funding by a staggering 24 percent. Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro attempted to put a positive spin on the proposal, highlighting a 10 percent increase for lunar exploration, but the cuts elsewhere are severe and far-reaching.

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Welcome to your NASA News Brief for the week of May 5, 2025—a week of headline-making change and ambitious progress at the nation’s space agency. The biggest story dominating NASA this week is a proposed 24 percent budget cut by the White House—a move that would drop NASA’s annual budget from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. These proposed cuts threaten hallmark programs like the Artemis Moon missions, the Lunar Gateway, and could even reduce International Space Station crew and research, marking a dramatic shift in how America approaches space exploration. Though these cuts aren’t final—Congressional leaders like Senators Ted Cruz and Chr...

# NASA SPACE UPDATE: May 2, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly NASA Space Update! I'm your host, bringing you the latest developments from America's space agency. Today, we're looking at spacewalks, balloon launches, and budget concerns.

Our top story: NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers conducted a spacewalk yesterday outside the International Space Station. The duo installed mounting brackets for new solar arrays that will boost the station's power generation by up to 30% and relocated a communications antenna. This marked McClain's third spacewalk and a milestone first for Ayers.

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# NASA SPACE UPDATE PODCAST - APRIL 30, 2025

Welcome to this week's NASA Space Update! I'm your host, bringing you the latest from America's space agency.

The big headline this week: NASA's SPHEREx observatory is officially operational after its March launch. This groundbreaking mission is already performing exactly as expected as it begins its mission to scan the entire sky, study galaxy formation, search for the building blocks of life, and peer back to the universe's earliest moments.

In other mission news, NASA's PUNCH satellites, which hitched a ride with SPHEREx, are now helping scientists understand...

Welcome to the NASA Weekly Roundup, your quick guide to the agency’s biggest headlines and what they mean for you. This week’s top story: NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the 32nd commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station on April 21, delivering vital scientific experiments and supplies that keep the orbiting laboratory—and its research—running strong. NASA is also preparing for the homecoming of astronaut Don Pettit and his fellow Soyuz crew, who are set to depart the ISS and return to Earth on April 19 after months of scientific work in microgravity.

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This week’s biggest headline from NASA is the upcoming SpaceX CRS-32 mission, set to launch Monday, April 21, at 4:15 a.m. Eastern, delivering new science investigations, supplies, and state-of-the-art equipment to the International Space Station. This marks SpaceX’s 32nd commercial resupply mission for NASA, emphasizing the critical public-private partnership that powers American leadership in space and fuels research with both global and everyday impact. Alongside this launch, a crew rotation is underway: NASA astronaut Don Pettit, together with Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, will wrap up their term aboard the ISS and return to Earth on Saturday, Apri...

This week’s headline from NASA centers on the stark challenges facing its science programs: the draft federal budget for the next fiscal year proposes dramatic cuts, slashing NASA’s funding by 20% overall and reducing its Science Mission Directorate (SMD) budget by over 50%. Casey Dreier from the Planetary Society called it an "extinction-level event" for NASA science, warning of terminated missions, wasted taxpayer dollars, and a potential standstill in scientific discovery. These proposed reductions could jeopardize future space missions, including advancements in astrophysics, Earth science, and planetary exploration.

But it’s not all grim. NASA continues to march forwar...

This week, NASA marks significant milestones in its mission to push the boundaries of exploration and science. The headline event is the launch of the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft to the International Space Station on April 8. Carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, the crew is set for an eight-month expedition focused on critical scientific research aboard the orbital laboratory. This mission highlights the ongoing international partnerships that underscore the space station's success as a hub for global cooperation in space exploration. The launch streamed live on NASA's platforms, capturing attention worldwide.

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Welcome to today’s episode of Space Update, your trusted source for the latest from NASA. This week’s biggest headline is the signing of the Artemis Accords by Bangladesh, making it the 54th nation committed to ensuring space exploration benefits all humanity. As NASA Administrator Bill Nelson remarked, “This milestone underscores how space exploration unites us all under a shared commitment to peace and progress.”

Keeping with international partnerships, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at Kennedy Space Center continues robust preparations for upcoming crewed missions. SpaceX Crew-10 and Crew-11 are slated for launch, while Boeing is progressing toward NAS...

Welcome to today’s episode of *Cosmic Currents*, your weekly update on all things NASA. This week, the buzz is all about the Artemis program. NASA is gearing up for Artemis II, the highly anticipated mission that will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. The Orion spacecraft’s service module has been finalized and is undergoing final integration—making this mission one step closer to reality. Administrator Bill Nelson shared that this $7.8 billion lunar campaign aims to "inspire a new generation of explorers while securing the U.S.’s leadership in space exploration."

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This week, NASA is making waves with significant headway in its Artemis lunar exploration program and key scientific initiatives. The standout headline: NASA has successfully completed the core stage integration for Artemis II, marking a pivotal step toward sending astronauts around the Moon later this year. Artemis II will be the first crewed lunar mission in over half a century, including the first woman and person of color to embark on this historic journey, laying the foundation for future lunar and Mars exploration.

Meanwhile, NASA continues pushing forward with its scientific agenda. The Perseverance Rover is conducting groundbreaking...

Welcome to the Cosmic Current, your weekly guide to NASA's biggest developments and their impact on our world. This week, the spotlight is on NASA’s Artemis program, which is mobilizing for its next audacious milestone: the Artemis II mission. This historic mission will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, bolstered by $7.8 billion in dedicated funding. This step brings humanity closer to establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface—paving the way for future journeys to Mars. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized, “This investment is not just about space exploration; it’s about job crea...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. Our top story: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission has successfully returned to Earth, splashing down off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida on March 18th. NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, completed their long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station.

The crew conducted over 900 hours of research, including studies on plant growth, stem cell technology, and the effects of space on material degradation. They also performed a spacewalk and collected samples from the station's exterior to study microorganism survival in space.

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Welcome to this week's NASA update. Our top story: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission has successfully returned to Earth after an extended stay on the International Space Station. Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore splashed down safely off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, on March 18th, completing a mission that lasted over 170 days for some crew members.

This marked a significant milestone for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, demonstrating the agency's ability to maintain a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit through partnerships with private industry. The mission's success comes at a crucial time, as NASA prepares...

Welcome to this week's NASA Update. I'm your host, bringing you the latest from America's space agency.

Our top story: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully docked with the International Space Station on March 16th, delivering four new astronauts to the orbiting laboratory. This marks the beginning of a six-month science expedition and continues NASA's commitment to maintaining a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit.

The arrival of Crew-10 was quickly followed by the departure of Crew-9 on March 18th. NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, splashed...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. Our top story: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission has successfully returned to Earth after a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov splashed down safely off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida. The crew spent nearly 300 days in space, conducting groundbreaking research and maintaining the orbiting laboratory.

This successful return marks a significant milestone for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which continues to demonstrate the reliability of private sector partnerships in space exploration. As Crew-9 Commander Nick Hague stated upon...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. Our top story: The SpaceX Crew-9 mission has successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida, marking the end of a 171-day stay aboard the International Space Station.

NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned to Earth on Tuesday afternoon in the Dragon spacecraft "Freedom." This mission continues NASA's commercial crew partnership with SpaceX, which has now completed nine operational crewed flights to the space station.

In other news, NASA is gearing up for a busy 2025. The agency's budget request for...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. The big headline: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission has successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida, marking the end of an extended stay on the International Space Station for some crew members.

On Tuesday, March 18th, NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, returned to Earth after their mission aboard the ISS. For Williams and Wilmore, this concluded an unexpectedly long 286-day stay in space due to issues with their original Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro commented, "The safe...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. Our top story: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully launched to the International Space Station on March 14th, marking another milestone in commercial crew transportation.

The four-person crew, led by NASA astronaut Anne McClain, docked with the ISS early Sunday morning. This mission is particularly significant as it paves the way for the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been on an extended stay aboard the station since last summer due to issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule.

In other news, NASA is preparing for potential changes under...

Welcome to this week's NASA Update. Our top story: NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station, originally scheduled for March 13th. The delay is due to high winds and precipitation forecasted in the flight path, as well as a hydraulic system issue with ground support equipment.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson commented, "Safety is our top priority. We'll launch when conditions are right."

The new target launch date is no earlier than 7:03 PM EDT on Friday, March 14th. This mission will send four astronauts to the ISS: NASA's...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. Our top story: NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 11th.

The SPHEREx space telescope will survey the universe using visible and near-infrared light to create a 3D map of the sky, while the PUNCH satellites will study the Sun's outer atmosphere and solar wind. These missions aim to deepen our understanding of the cosmos and solar dynamics.

In other news, NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission later this year, which will...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. I'm your host, bringing you the latest from America's space agency.

Our top story: NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the launch of the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions, originally scheduled for March 10th. The agency cites the need for additional rocket checkouts ahead of liftoff. This delay affects two key science missions - SPHEREx, which will map the entire sky in optical and near-infrared light, and PUNCH, designed to study the Sun's outer corona and solar wind.

In other news, NASA's Kennedy Space Center is gearing up for a...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. Our top story: Intuitive Machines successfully landed its Nova-C spacecraft on the Moon, marking a historic achievement for commercial lunar exploration.

On March 6th, the Intuitive Machines 2 mission touched down near Mons Mouton in the Moon's south polar region, delivering NASA science payloads to the lunar surface. This marks the first U.S. soft landing on the Moon in over 50 years.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called it "a giant leap forward for commercial space and a testament to American innovation." The mission aims to study lunar resources and test technologies...

Welcome to this week's NASA update. Our top story: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission is preparing for departure from the International Space Station later this month. During a pre-departure news conference on March 4th, astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore shared insights from their mission and reflections on the space station's evolution.

"We've seen it grow from just a couple modules to this amazing laboratory," said Williams. "I would say we're actually in our prime right now."

The crew emphasized the station's critical role in advancing scientific knowledge and demonstrating technologies for future exploration. Their...

Welcome to NASA Update, your weekly dive into the latest from America's space agency. I'm your host, Sarah Johnson.

This week, NASA's Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission successfully launched to the Moon, carrying vital science and technology demonstrations as part of the agency's CLPS initiative and Artemis campaign. The lunar lander, which took off on February 26th aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is set to touch down on March 6th in the Moon's South Pole region.

NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro emphasized the significance of this mission, stating, "These science and technology demonstrations are more than payloads – th...