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November 2, 2021

NASA study: Climate change impact on world's crops expected within next decade

Climate change may impact the production of corn (maize) and wheat as early as 2030, according to NASA researchers. 

November 1, 2021

NASA astronauts pick peppers in space for the first time on International Space Station

Humans introduced a new life form to outer space on Friday as NASA astronauts harvested the first ever chile peppers onboard the International Space Station.

October 30, 2021

Geomagnetic storm watch in effect this Halloween following intense solar flare

On Thursday, the sun released a significant solar flare toward Earth, peaking at 11:35 a.m. EDT, scientists say.

October 29, 2021

NASA scientists call for new framework in search for alien life

The scale presented contains seven levels that NASA said are "reflective of the winding, complicated staircase of steps that would lead to scientists declaring they’ve found life beyond Earth."

October 23, 2021

NASA targeting February for launch of first moon rocket since Apollo mission

NASA is now targeting February 2022 for the launch of its powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. 

October 23, 2021

US military launches 3 suborbital rockets in test of hypersonic technologies

The U.S. military launched three suborbital rockets this week from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. 

October 21, 2021

U.S. needs nuclear spacecraft to compete with China, NASA official tells Congress

A NASA official told Congress on Wednesday that the United States needs more nuclear spacecrafts in order to compete with China.

October 21, 2021

NASA engineer of 37 years prepared to retire over vaccine mandate if religious exemption isn't granted

A NASA engineer of 37 years is prepared to retire over Joe Biden's vaccine mandate, saying it is her "First Amendment right" to refuse the shot for religious reasons.

October 20, 2021

October's hunter's moon: How it got its name and the history behind it

Wednesday's full moon is the hunter's moon. 

October 16, 2021

Russian thrusters accidentally tilt International Space Station again

Russian thrusters have accidentally tilted the International Space Station (ISS) for the second time this year.