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NASA spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to sun

NASA spacecraft touches Sun’s atmosphere, breaking record

The concept of touching the Sun can be traced back to the ancient Greek myth of Icarus, but scientists at NASA have turned that idea into a reality. On Dec. 24th, their Parker Solar Probe managed to travel to just within 3.

Mashable on MSN · 10h

NASA spacecraft just plunged into the sun and broke stunning records

Early on Christmas Eve in 2024, a NASA craft swooped at blazing speed through the sun's atmosphere.

Reuters · 9h

NASA spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to the sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe was expected to make history on Tuesday by flying into the sun's outer atmosphere called the corona on a mission to help scientists learn more about Earth's closest star.

NASA's Parker Probe Pushes Limits Near Sun

NBC News on MSN · 7h

NASA's solar probe is about to fly closer to the sun than any human-made object ever

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is expected to make a fiery dive close to the solar surface on the morning of Christmas Eve.

Live Science on MSN · 7h

NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes historic Christmas Eve flyby of the sun — but it could take days to know if it survived

NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the sun than any human-made object ever — a stunning technological feat that scientists liken to the historic Apollo moon landing in 1969.

CNET on MSN · 4h

NASA's Parker Probe Flies Closer to the Sun Than Any Object Ever Has

According to NASA, the Parker Solar Probe reached speeds of up to 430,000 miles per hour, enduring temperatures as high as 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit (982 Celsius). Although the probe is scheduled to orbit the Sun two more times, this mission marks the closest it will ever get.

NASA Puts New Artemis Moon Rovers to Test

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

NASA Puts New Artemis Moon Rovers to the Test

With humans slated to return to the moon this decade, NASA has been testing new lunar vehicles in simulated low gravity.

Space on MSN · 1d

NASA delays Artemis missions again. What could this mean for the moon, Mars and space leadership?

NASA has pushed its first two crewed Artemis moon missions back to 2026 and 2027, and the move could have big ramifications.

Phys.org on MSN · 1d

New commercial Artemis moon rovers undergo testing at NASA

Through NASA's Artemis campaign, astronauts will land on the lunar surface and use a new generation of spacesuits and rovers as they live, work, and conduct science in the moon's south pole region, exploring more of the lunar surface than ever before.

NASA, Christmas and International Space Station

Yahoo · 10h

NASA astronauts share special Christmas holiday message from International Space Station

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a special Christmas holiday message for everyone back on Earth.

Newsweek on MSN · 1h

NASA Astronauts Share Christmas Message From Space

NASA astronauts including Suni Williams, Nick Hague and Don Pettit shared a special Christmas message from the International Space Station.

PopCrush on MSN · 11h

How the Stranded NASA Astronauts Are Celebrating Christmas in Space

Even though they’re thousands of miles away from Earth, the stranded NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station are still finding ways to celebrate Christmas. In a Dec. 16 Instagram post,

NASA unveils cosmic wreath

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

NASA releases image of 'cosmic wreath:' Star cluster receives festive nickname

NASA says a recently spotted star cluster bears an uncanny resemblance to a holiday wreath and have named it "cosmic wreath" as a result.

Chron on MSN · 12h

NASA gets into the holiday spirit with new images of cosmic wreath, Christmas tree

Even space appears to be fully embracing the holiday season. Seemingly in a festive mood, NASA has released two new images of nearby star clusters. The first is of NGC 602, which resembles a giant, lit-up wreath.

essanews.com on MSN · 6h

NASA's festive cosmic snapshot unveils star cluster secrets

NASA has unveiled a truly stellar gift: a new image of the star cluster NGC 602, located 200,000 light-years from Earth. This new image is the result of a collaboration between some of the most advanced space telescopes in the world.

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Why Do People Think NASA Has Discovered a 'Parallel Universe'?

Let's set the record straight: NASA has not found a parallel universe. The claims making the rounds on social media are not ...

How NASA Might Change Under Donald Trump

Although the details remain in flux, the transition team reviewing NASA and its activities has begun to draft potential ...

What NASA’s Historic Sun Mission Today Has To Do With 2024’s Northern Lights And Eclipse

Today, humanity achieved a historic milestone as NASA’s Parker Solar Probe got closer to the sun than any spacecraft in ...

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Fact Check: NASA image does not show 'a fly' on the Mars rover

An image of the Mars Perseverance rover released by NASA on February 24, 2021, has been altered and shared in online posts ...

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NASA awards contracts for Near Space Network's science work

Space missions to the moon, Mars and beyond often get the most attention, but NASA's Near Space Network does a lot of heavy ...

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NASA is developing solutions for lunar housekeeping's biggest problem: Dust

Through the Artemis Program, NASA will send the first astronauts to the moon since the Apollo Era before 2030. They will be ...

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