NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot will conduct a spacewalk on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to replace a Space-to-Ground antenna on the orbiting laboratory. Live coverage of the spacewalk will begin at 7 a.m. EDT.
Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its evolution. This finding extends our knowledge of our galaxy’s history 1.8 billion years farther back in time than before.
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Colorful Collage of Tarantula Nebula
Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA space telescopes. The resulting cosmic “craft” reveals new details about the star formation region known as 30 Doradus, or the Tarantula Nebula.
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Celebrate the spirit of American innovation at MAX POWER—an exposition of air and space technologies at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nov. 7-8.
The two-day event will feature immersive experiences for all ages to enjoy, including air shows, skydiving stunts, technology demonstrations, spaceflight hardware, military aircraft, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport.
In collaboration with Air Dot Show, UP Summit, Space Florida, Delaware North, and Purpose Entertainment, MAX POWER blends history, exploration, and the cutting edge of aerospace into an unforgettable experience.
