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2026 NASA News Releases

NASA to Conduct Flyover, Engage NFL Fans at MetLife Stadium
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As part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour flyover, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will pilot one of three F-5 fighter jets to kick off the New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 11.…

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NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations
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NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit…

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NASA Briefing to Highlight Contributions to Martian Moons Mission
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Media are invited to join NASA for a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, to preview the agency’s contributions to JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. The mission is scheduled to launch from…

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NASA Announces Bold Science Initiatives for America’s Golden Age Summit
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Editor’s note: This release was updated Oct. 8, 2026 with the formal name of the summit. NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space.…

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 Splashes Down, Sets Briefing to Discuss Mission
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After more than seven months aboard the International Space Station, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission safely splashed down Thursday in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Los Angeles. The crew members will discuss their science mission during a news conference…

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NASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration
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Editor’s note: This release was updated Oct. 8, 2026 with the formal name of the summit. As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear…

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NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 35th Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
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NASA and SpaceX are targeting 6:33 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment, including the final set of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays, to the space station. This is the…

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NASA to Cover Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Spacecraft Departure
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Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated Oct. 8, 2026, to reflect revised timing for the Cygnus XL spacecraft’s deorbit and information about its departure. After delivering more than 11,000 pounds of supplies, science experiments, and other cargo to the International Space…

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NASA Glenn Invites Phase 1 Proposals for Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory
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NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is seeking Phase 1 proposals for the design and construction of the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory. The principal purpose of this procurement is to deliver a laboratory facility to support the testing and development…

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NASA to Stream SpaceX Crew-12 Return, Splashdown Live
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NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 8:05 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, Oct. 7, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions. An Oct. 7 undock puts NASA astronauts Jessica Meir…

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NASA Astronaut Christina Koch to Join NFL Fans in Philadelphia
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As part of NASA’s ongoing Inspiration Tour, NASA astronaut Christina Koch will highlight America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation at the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams game in Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 4. A self-proclaimed Philadelphia sports…

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NASA Opens Applications for Next Class of Flight Directors
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NASA is seeking leaders for one of the most esteemed positions on Earth for human spaceflight: flight director in mission control at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. This role is critical to advancing American leadership in space exploration,…

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NASA Awards Enterprise Logistics Support Services Agreements
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Editor’s Note: This release was updated on Oct. 2, 2026, to clarify company names. NASA selected 16 companies to provide Enterprise Logistics Support Services under new agreements that will standardize requirements, improve reporting, and streamline the management of costs and…

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches to International Space Station
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Four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission launched at 11:10 a.m. EDT Thursday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for a science expedition aboard the International Space Station. “Crew-13 is another demonstration…

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NASA Adds New Science Investigations for Moon Base
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Editor’s note: This release was updated on Oct. 2, 2026, to correct the full names of the DISCO and GIMLI payloads. NASA selected three new scientific investigations and their payload suites to advance our knowledge of the Moon and help…

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NASA Awards Contract to Develop 5G Communications for Moon
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NASA has awarded Modulate Space Corporation a contract to develop key elements of a 5G communications system for use on the lunar surface with built-in Wi-Fi 6, for NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. This accelerated effort is organized into…

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NASA Features Exploration, Science at International Space Conference 
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Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated on Sept. 30, 2026, to reflect additional NASA activities. NASA will participate in the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Türkiye, from Monday, Oct. 5, to Friday, Oct. 9, highlighting America’s leadership in…

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NASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract
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In accordance with a contract on-ramp clause, NASA has added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 launch service to the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract. The New Glenn 9×4 launch service will be available to NASA’s Launch Services Program Office…

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NASA Sets Crew-13 Launch, Docking Coverage
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Editor’s note: This advisory was updated on Oct. 1, 2026, to update the start time of the postlaunch news conference. Editor’s note: This advisory was updated Sept. 30, 2026 with an updated time for the prelaunch news conference. NASA will…

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NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans
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On Monday, NASA and Boeing provided an update on the company’s Starliner spacecraft, including adding additional crew missions and certifying a new rocket for crew transportation to low Earth orbit. “We are living through the most exciting era of space…

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NASA Armstrong Celebrates 80 Years of Flight Innovation
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On Sept. 30, 1946, five National Advisory Committee of Aeronautics (NACA) engineers arrived at Muroc Army Airfield in California’s high desert to achieve supersonic flight for the first time. In less than two years, NACA flew the X-1 aircraft faster…

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NASA Celebrates as Artemis Accords Surpasses 75 Signatories 
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Marking a significant expansion in the number of signatories to the Artemis Accords, NASA welcomed Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino, bringing total participation to 76 countries.  “Our momentum reflects a growing commitment to peaceful, responsible exploration and a…

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Meet NASA’s Artemis II Crew During Houston Public Event
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Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated on Sept. 28, 2026, with ticketing information for the public. The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission will participate in an event hosted by industry and community partners at the University of Houston…

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NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development
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During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space Station. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live The…

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NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission
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Four crew members from three space agencies will launch to the International Space Station no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-14 mission. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as spacecraft…

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