official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Four crew members are set to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission, where they will conduct research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance aboard the orbiting laboratory. The crew will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in FloridaContinue reading “What You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Mission”
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Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Have you ever heard the saying, “You have to learn how to walk before you can run?” The same can be true in human space exploration. To push capabilities further and ensure safe, successful missions, NASA must test ideas and solve challenges ahead of time. While Earth-based research and engineeringContinue reading “Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II”
Icy Hudson River
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY During a stretch of frigid weather in late January 2026, ice choked the Hudson River along Manhattan’s western shore. The OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8 captured this image of the wintry landscape around midday on Jan. 28. This image uses representational color to distinguish ice (light blue) from open water and snow.Continue reading “Icy Hudson River”
A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY A dusting of white highlighted the Colorado Plateau around the deep gorge, while shadows created a visual illusion.
NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch, Docking
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA will stream live coverage of the upcoming prelaunch, launch, and docking activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for no earlier than 6:01 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station inContinue reading “NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch, Docking”
Boreal Forests Are Shifting North
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY The boreal forest—the world’s largest terrestrial biome—is warming faster than any other forest type. New research uses Landsat data to track how the forests shift.
Strong Solar Flare
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy that can, along with other types of solar eruptions, can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraftContinue reading “Strong Solar Flare”
A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.
NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Two next-generation satellite missions announced Thursday will help NASA better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters. “NASA uses the unique vantage point of space to study our home planet to deliver life-saving data into the hands of disaster response and decision-makers every day forContinue reading “NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions”
Career Spotlight: Welder (Ages 14-18)
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY What does a welder do? A welder uses tools that join two or more parts through forces such as heat or pressure. Metals are the materials most commonly used in welding, but it’s also possible to weld thermoplastics or wood. Welders use their hands, skills, and problem-solving abilities to createContinue reading “Career Spotlight: Welder (Ages 14-18)”