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Hitching a Ride

Some of Earth’s microbes that travel with human explorers may be able to survive in the shaded nooks and crannies of the Moon’s South Pole region, according to NASA scientists. These recent findings highlight the need to better understand microbial persistence in extreme lunar environments.

The Lunar Environment about Hitching a Ride
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Ancient Milky Way Merger

About 12 billion years ago, a dwarf galaxy known as LKH collided with a young Milky Way and merged with it. This artist’s concept portrays that collision. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope uncovered definitive evidence of this collision by studying globular star clusters.

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Two-Day Aerospace Festival 

MAX POWER

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.

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A red, white, and blue NASA F‑15 is shown beside another jet aircraft during a cross‑country flight. The full F‑15 is visible, while only a portion of the F/A‑18’s red‑and‑white wing appears in the frame.
A NASA F‑15 aircraft is shown flying next to a NASA F/A‑18 during a cross‑country flight from Spokane, Washington, to Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2026.
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