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NASA astronaut Jonny Kim captured the footage during an eight-month stay aboard the International Space Station. (Image credit: NASA / Jonny Kim) NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has posted his first time-lapse video of Earth from the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing stunning auroras, lightning storms and city lights illuminating the…

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Scientists use instruments on the International Space Station to study phenomena in Earth’s ionosphere or upper atmosphere including thunderstorms, lightning, and transient luminous events (TLEs). TLEs take many forms, including blue jets, discharges that grow upward into the stratosphere from cloud tops, and colorful bursts of energy above storms called…

On May 22, 2025, NASA hosted an Expedition 72 crew debrief and awards ceremony at Space Center Houston, where more than 1,000 attendees gathered to celebrate. The event recognized the achievements of the crew as well as NASA employees and partners whose dedication and support contributed to the expedition’s success.…

Despite reaching the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Stars won’t be heading to free agency with their usual spunk. The reason for that might be their highly restrictive cap space of just $2,755,083. This offseason, Dallas must fill seven roster spots with this little cap space. With this in mind,…

What does it take to gaze through time to our universe’s very first stars and galaxies?   NASA answers this question in its new documentary, “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope.” The agency’s original documentary, which chronicles the story of the most powerful telescope ever…

June 11, 2025 – Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the Commercial Space Federation Board of Directors unanimously approved a new slate of officers. We are pleased to announce that Megan Mitchell (Blue Origin) will serve as Chair of the Board, Jared Stout (Axiom Space) will serve as Vice Chair, and Mark Mozena (Planet…

Voyager has mulled going public for years, ultimately choosing a longer, traditional IPO route over merging with a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Credit: NYSE June 12 update: Underwriters fully exercised an option to purchase up to 1.85 million additional shares, increasing net proceeds from the offering…

Gen. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, speaks at the 40th Space Symposium. Credit: Thomas Kimmell Photography For decades, space-based capabilities delivered strategic value to the operational community, while real-time tactical capabilities came from ground, maritime and airborne sensors. This disconnect is rapidly disappearing in a long-overdue change. As space…

Integrate software is used by the Space Force for project coordination. Credit: Integrate WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded a five-year $25 million contract to Integrate, a Seattle-based software startup, for its project management platform designed to help large organizations coordinate complex projects in secure environments. To continue reading…