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JWST Reveals Methanol’s Evolution in the Outer Solar System

James Webb observations have traced methanol, a key prebiotic molecule, across the outer Solar System, showing that solar radiation erases complex organics near the Sun while icy bodies billions of kilometers away preserve ancient chemical signatures. Preserved organics inform models of primordial chemistry leading to Earth's origins.

2025-05-01T13:54:08.479102-07:00

Associated Press

McClain and Ayers Complete 5th All-Female EVA to Prep ISS for New Solar Arrays

2025-05-01T07:16:00.304528-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Jared Isaacman's NASA Administrator Nomination Advances to Full Senate

2025-04-30T08:32:17.533564-07:00

Ars Technica

NASA Replaces Decade-Old Artemis II Engine with 17-Year-Old Unit

2025-04-30T11:29:34.996432-07:00

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Universe Today

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JWST Reveals Methanol’s Evolution in the Outer Solar System James Webb observations have traced methanol, a key prebiotic molecule, across the outer Solar System, showing that solar radiation erases complex organics near the Sun while icy bodies billions of kilometers away preserve ancient chemical signatures. Preserved organics inform models of primordial chemistry leading to Earth's origins.

2025-05-01T13:54:08.479102-07:00

JWST Reveals Methanol’s Evolution in the Outer Solar System

Associated Press

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McClain and Ayers Complete 5th All-Female EVA to Prep ISS for New Solar Arrays NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers successfully completed a 5-hour, 44-minute spacewalk on May 1, the fifth all-female EVA in ISS history, during which they installed a mounting bracket for future rollout solar arrays and relocated a station communications antenna.

2025-05-01T07:16:00.304528-07:00

McClain and Ayers Complete 5th All-Female EVA to Prep ISS for New Solar Arrays

Space.com

JWST Unveils Deep-Field ‘Feast’ of Thousands of Galaxies NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a new deep-field image capturing thousands of galaxies, their starlike glow forming a cosmic ‘feast’. Spanning billions of light-years, the photo showcases the universe’s structure across epochs, offering unprecedented data for galaxy formation and evolution studies.

2025-05-01T05:04:09.242199-07:00

JWST Unveils Deep-Field ‘Feast’ of Thousands of Galaxies

SpaceNews.com

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NASA Investigates Psyche Spacecraft's Electric Propulsion Issue NASA is examining an issue with the electric propulsion system of its Psyche asteroid spacecraft. Despite the problem, agency officials currently do not see it as a major concern, allowing the mission to progress as planned.

2025-04-30T13:55:41.808407-07:00

NASA Investigates Psyche Spacecraft's Electric Propulsion Issue

SpaceNews.com

NASA Investigates Ion Propulsion Anomaly on Psyche Spacecraft NASA's Psyche spacecraft autonomously halted its ion propulsion due to a pressure drop, prompting an investigation into the anomaly. The incident underscores the technical challenges of long-duration space missions as Psyche continues its journey to explore the metal-rich asteroid it targets.

2025-04-30T13:55:41.808407-07:00

NASA Investigates Ion Propulsion Anomaly on Psyche Spacecraft

Space.com

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NASA's New Horizons Maps Galaxy in Ultraviolet for the First Time NASA's New Horizons mission has achieved a breakthrough by creating the first ultraviolet map of our galaxy, focusing on Lyman-alpha emissions. This new perspective allows for a deeper understanding of the galactic environment surrounding our solar system, providing insights into its composition and structure.

2025-04-30T11:30:39.709511-07:00

NASA's New Horizons Maps Galaxy in Ultraviolet for the First Time

Ars Technica

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NASA Replaces Decade-Old Artemis II Engine with 17-Year-Old Unit In a strategic move to ensure the reliability of the Artemis II mission, NASA has replaced a 10-year-old engine on its next Space Launch System rocket with a 17-year-old unit. This highlights the challenge of balancing resource availability and technological reliability as NASA continues its push for lunar exploration.

2025-04-30T11:29:34.996432-07:00

NASA Replaces Decade-Old Artemis II Engine with 17-Year-Old Unit

Space.com

NASA Proposes Shift to Privatized Astronaut Rescue Services NASA is exploring the possibility of privatizing astronaut rescue services, a role traditionally held by the U.S. military. This shift aims to leverage commercial capabilities and reduce reliance on military resources, aligning with broader trends in commercial space partnerships.

2025-04-30T11:05:00.656383-07:00

NASA Proposes Shift to Privatized Astronaut Rescue Services

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