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NASA’s Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars

There is no GPS at the Red Planet, but a new technology called Mars Global Localization lets Perseverance determine precisely where it is — without human help. Imagine you’re all alone, driving along in a rocky, unforgiving desert with no roads, no map, no GPS, and no more than one phone call a ...

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NASA’s Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars

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NASA’s Hubble Identifies One of Darkest Known Galaxies

In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible — low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars. One such elusive object, dubbed CDG-2, ...

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NASA’s Hubble Identifies One of Darkest Known Galaxies

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Grants Status Requests To submit a request, visit NASA General Information Request Form and complete the form. You will receive an automated email with the most commonly requested grant status information. Important Instructions: How to Fill Out the Form: Memorandum for NASA Grantee Community Guidance ...

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TB 26-02 Effects of Large Grain Size in Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel

The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) performed an assessment to characterize the effects of abnormal grain growth (AGG) within a metallic liner of a composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV). This effort focused on evaluating the mechanical response of the liner material, including the strain ...

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TB 26-02 Effects of Large Grain Size in Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel

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Scientists may have found a 'missing-link' black hole ripping up and devouring a star

An unusual tidal disruption event spotted by astronomers may be the result of an elusive intermediate mass black hole ripping apart a star.

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Scientists may have found a 'missing-link' black hole ripping up and devouring a star

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These are the best third-party camera lenses we recommend for astrophotography in 2026

Should you buy a named-brand camera lens or go third-party?

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These are the best third-party camera lenses we recommend for astrophotography in 2026

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A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar

Widespread flooding affected tens of thousands of people after cyclones Fytia and Gezani drenched the island.

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A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar

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Did a titanic moon crash create Saturn's iconic rings?

A massive upheaval in the Saturnian system could have also led to the moon Hyperion.

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Did a titanic moon crash create Saturn's iconic rings?

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1st trailer for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' teases 'Clone Wars' bounty hunter Embo and a whole lot of Hutts

"Gangsters. War criminals. We'll take out every bad guy in your deck of cards."

20 hours ago

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1st trailer for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' teases 'Clone Wars' bounty hunter Embo and a whole lot of Hutts

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Planets, constellations and more: Here's what to look out for around the new moon this week

Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun!

21 hours ago

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Planets, constellations and more: Here's what to look out for around the new moon this week

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'Predator: Badlands' director Dan Trachtenberg talks hidden Easter eggs, deleted scenes, and if he's sticking around for ...

As Predator: Badlands decloaks on streaming and physical media, we've sat down for a quick spoiler-filled chat with its director.

23 hours ago

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'Predator: Badlands' director Dan Trachtenberg talks hidden Easter eggs, deleted scenes, and if he's sticking around for ...

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Stormy, Snowy Winter for Hokkaido

On February 5, 2026, the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this image of snow-covered landscapes across Hokkaido. With more than 31 active volcanoes, the island features several large caldera lakes, including at least five that are visible in the ...

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Stormy, Snowy Winter for Hokkaido