Graduate Student Equips NASA’s Robots With Assembly Skills

Sarah Downs has developed an innovative algorithm that enables robots to assemble satellites in space, enhancing their ability to insert antennas accurately.

Sarah Downs has developed an innovative algorithm that enables robots to assemble satellites in space, enhancing their ability to insert antennas accurately.

Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel to space, has died at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of determination and groundbreaking achievements in aviation and space exploration.

NASA is recruiting volunteers for a year-long isolation study aimed at preparing for future missions to the Moon and Mars, set to begin no earlier than August 2027.
Two semiconductor fabrication test beds will be launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant step in space-based manufacturing for electronics.

The United Launch Alliance successfully deployed 29 Amazon Leo satellites, concluding the Atlas 5 rocket's operational history.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached the Kennedy Space Center, marking a significant milestone in its prelaunch preparations, now set for August 30, 2026.

NASA's latest prototype, the Ernest rover, showcases advanced mobility features designed for challenging terrains on Mars and the Moon.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman addressed concerns regarding the selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis 3 mission, emphasizing experience and skill over gender representation.

Matt Anderson has been sworn in as NASA's 16th deputy administrator, tasked with leading the agency's efforts in space exploration and science.

The colonization of Venus presents a unique challenge due to its harsh environment, yet innovative concepts like floating habitats offer potential solutions.