NASA to Probe a Moon Pit for a Hidden Lava Tube
GIMLI’s seismic, gravity and radar suite will check for a lunar cave that could shelter astronauts, reviving Apollo-era seismic surveys.
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Four Volunteers Reach 365 Days in a NASA Mars Simulation
NASA's CHAPEA crew has spent 365 days inside the Mars Dune Alpha habitat in Houston. The simulated Mars mission ends on 31 October after 378 days
NASA Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA's new flagship observatory launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. Roman will chart hundreds of millions of galaxies and probe dark energy.
Disclosure Foundation Launches NASA UAP Data Review Initiative
NASA’s UAP data will undergo AI-driven analysis by the Disclosure Foundation, advancing transparency & scientific understanding of UAP phenomena.
NASA’s Next Flagship Mission: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Sept 2026 to study dark energy, dark matter, exoplanets, and revolutionize astrophysics.
NASA Unveils Bold Three-Phase Plan for Lunar South Pole Outpost
Summary NASA has today formally announced a comprehensive three-phase strategy to establish a permanent human outpost at the lunar South Pole, marking a pivotal shift from previous Gateway-centric plans to direct, modular surface operations. The initiative, unveiled at a Washington press conference, is structured to maximize operational learning
Protocols and Public Response to Extraterrestrial Life Disclosure
Summary NASA, the U.S. government, and Congress are making significant strides in preparing for the disclosure of extraterrestrial life and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). NASA has developed rigorous protocols, such as the Ladder of Life Detection and the Confidence of Life Detection (CoLD) scale, to ensure that any discovery
NASA's April 2026 Report: Roman Telescope Launch, Artemis Restructure, Mars Organic Molecules Discovered and More
NASA advances Roman Telescope to 09/2026 launch, restructures Artemis 3, finds diverse organics on Mars, & expands Artemis Accords to 63 nations.
NASA Advances Moon Base Plans Amid Challenges and Milestones
Summary NASA’s Moon Base initiative, formalized in the 2026 Moon Base User’s Guide and subsequent agency documents, outlines a phased approach to establishing a permanent, crewed outpost at the lunar South Pole. The strategy is anchored in the Artemis program and the Moon to Mars Architecture, with milestones