NASA to fly rockets into auroras to find out what causes their unique movements
Following in the footsteps of Aristotle and Galileo, NASA scientists look to take the next step in understanding auroras.
'Time to explore auroras deeply': NASA to send rockets directly into flickering Northern Lights – here's why
NASA has identified two types of auroras—fast-pulsating and flickering. Pulsating auroras flash on and off within seconds.
Jennifer Kesse Left for Work in 2006 and Never Returned Home. Here’s What Her Family Thinks Happened — and Why NASA Got Involved in the Case
Jennifer Kesse’s disappeared on Jan. 23, 2006 and her family has been searching for answers since then. Here's everything to ...
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Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term
Bill Nelson has stepped down as NASA administrator, ending a half-century of public service. Janet Petro is now the agency's ...
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How President Trump could change NASA
As the Trump administration returns to power, NASA faces a crossroads that could redefine its mission for decades to come.
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NASA Administrator Steps Down, Urges Continuity Under New Leadership
In a letter addressed to the next NASA administrator—who, if Trump’s nomination is confirmed, will be Shift4 CEO and SpaceX ally Jared Isaacman—Nelson highlighted the space agency’s work during his ...
Nelson pens letter to next NASA head as KSC’s Petro becomes interim leader
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has left the building, and while President Trump’s nominee awaits a confirmation hearing, the ...
NASA rockets to fly through flickering, vanishing auroras
Two NASA rocket missions are taking to the Alaskan skies in hopes of discovering why some auroras flicker, others pulsate, ...
NASA marks Apollo, Challenger, Columbia tragedies on annual Day of Remembrance
The Apollo I and space shuttle Challenger and Columbia astronauts were remembered during an annual ceremony at Kennedy Space Center.
NASA Images Reveal Melting Antarctic Ice Shelf: 'Blue Puddles'
"The change of seasons causes surface melting far inland from the coastal ice front," glaciologist Christopher Shuman said.
NASA Finds Evidence of Ancient Lake with Rippling Water on Mars
The signs of wave ripples in the sandy shores of ancient lake beds, created as wind pushed water back and forth have been found on Mars providing evidence that there were open bodies of water, not ...
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Alumnus Named Director of NASA's Human Capital
Alabama State University alumnus, Larry K. Mack was recently named director of Human Capital with the Office of the Chief ...