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NASA’s SR-1 Freedom Advances with Progress on Nuclear Power Module – NASA 0
- General, Glenn Research Center, SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science & Research, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Nuclear Propulsion (SNP), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX, Technology
- October 20, 2026
Destined for Mars and beyond, NASA’s Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom will be humanity’s first fission-powered spacecraft to travel outside Earth’s orbit. Announced during NASA’s “Ignition” event, this mission will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion in deep space, and progress is underway on its key element: the nuclear power module. To expedite development of the spacecraft, NASA
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NASA Provides Progress Update on Moon Base Rovers – NASA 0
- Ames Research Center, Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS), Glenn Research Center, Johnson Space Center, Missions, Moon Base, NASA Headquarters, SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX, VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover)
- October 20, 2026
As NASA works to build the Moon Base, crewed and robotic lunar rovers will play a crucial role during early development through technology demonstrations, astronaut transport, terrain mapping, scientific investigations, and resource prospecting. Data from these early missions will inform future mobility systems and infrastructure needed for astronauts to live and work on the Moon.
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NASA Experimental Mars Helicopter Blade Designs Target Longer Flights – NASA 0
- Aeronautics Research, Ames Research Center, General, Ingenuity (Helicopter), SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
- October 20, 2026
NASA researchers are developing the future of flight on Mars, laying the groundwork for helicopters with the ability to fly higher and farther while conducting science on the Red Planet. Using high-fidelity computer simulations and wind tunnel tests, engineers are reimagining the rotorcraft blades that could carry the next generation of Mars flyers. NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter
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NASA Welcomes Uzbekistan as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory – NASA 0
- Artemis Accords, Office of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR), SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
- October 20, 2026
The Republic of Uzbekistan became the 77th signatory of the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in Samarkand on Monday, committing to the practical principles that guide safe, transparent, and responsible civil space exploration. “Uzbekistan joins the Artemis Accords at a pivotal moment,” said NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson. “President Trump has directed NASA to build
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The mysterious dancing plague that killed people in 1518 0
- HEALTH, Medicine, SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
- October 20, 2026
In the summer of 1518, people in Strasbourg couldn’t seem to stop dancing—some even danced themselves to death. It all started with one woman, who stepped into the street and began moving uncontrollably. Soon, dozens of other residents followed suit, overcome with the inexplicable urge to hop, jerk, and sway. Within weeks, the outbreak had
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Nepal’s disaster is an urgent wake-up call 0
- SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
- October 20, 2026
On 26 August, an avalanche and massive flood swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district. Thousands of lives were lost, homes were destroyed, roads and energy infrastructure were washed away, and trade and tourism were disrupted. Disaster early-warning systems can succeed — but collective action is needed This catastrophe should not be treated as just another disaster.
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