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NASA Ames Stars of the Month: May 2025

The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Dennis Leveson-Gower and Laura Iraci. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Biosciences Star: Dennis Leveson-Gower Dennis Leveson-Gower, Assistant Branch Chief of Bioengineering, has contributed to numerous […].

Countering China’s space stalkers: helping turn Competitive Endurance from theory into practice

On April 17, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations of the Space Force, released his third major statement on Competitive Endurance — a strategic framework designed to guide […] The post Countering China’s space stalkers: helping turn Competitive Endurance from theory into practice appeared first on SpaceNews..

5 Tips to Craft a Standout NASA Internship Application

A NASA internship provides a stellar opportunity to launch your future as part of America’s aerospace workforce. NASA interns take on meaningful work and contribute to exciting agency projects with the guidance of a supportive mentor. The internship program regularly ranks as the nation’s most prestigious and competition is steep: in fiscal year 2024, NASA’s […].

Accelerating the path for commercial space integration (and implementation) remains a DoD and national security priority

Last year’s release of both the Department of Defense (DoD) “Commercial Space Integration Strategy” and the United States Space Force (USSF) “Commercial Space Strategy,” marked, for the first time, the […] The post Accelerating the path for commercial space integration (and implementation) remains a DoD and national security priority appeared first on SpaceNews..

Webb reveals new details and mysteries in Jupiter’s aurora

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured new details of the auroras on our Solar System’s largest planet. The dancing lights observed on Jupiter are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth. With Webb’s advanced sensitivity, astronomers have studied the phenomena to better understand Jupiter’s magnetosphere..

NASA’s Webb Reveals New Details, Mysteries in Jupiter’s Aurora

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured new details of the auroras on our solar system’s largest planet. The dancing lights observed on Jupiter are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth. With Webb’s advanced sensitivity, astronomers have studied the phenomena to better understand Jupiter’s magnetosphere. Auroras are created when high-energy particles enter […].

MDA Space sees options for robotic arm technology should Gateway be canceled

The prime contractor for Canadarm3 believes that technology could be repurposed for other uses should the Gateway be canceled. The post MDA Space sees options for robotic arm technology should Gateway be canceled appeared first on SpaceNews..

How smaller satellites are reshaping the geostationary orbit market

For decades, geostationary orbit (GEO) was the undisputed home of satellite communications. From television broadcasts to internet backhaul and voice services, GEO satellites formed the backbone of global connectivity, delivering […] The post How smaller satellites are reshaping the geostationary orbit market appeared first on SpaceNews..

Back to light

As the night closed in on Spain and Portugal on 28 April, polar satellites followed the blackout that lasted well into the early hours of the morning in several regions..

Save the date: 16–22 June - ESA at the Paris Air Show

The European Space Agency will be present at the 55th edition of International Paris Air Show, taking place on 16-22 June at Le Bourget airport..