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JWST finds most distant 'jellyfish galaxy' — 8.5 billion‑year‑old light reveals galactic transformation

JWST has identified the most distant 'jellyfish galaxy' yet seen; its light took roughly 8.5 billion years to reach Earth, letting astronomers observe a galaxy in mid‑transformation. The image provides rare direct evidence to test models of how galaxies were reshaped billions of years ago.

2026-02-18T14:13:11.512956-08:00

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NASA's next great space telescope is getting ready for launch

2026-02-18T07:41:30.968335-08:00

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NASA backs flying Artemis II with Orion's existing heat shield after Artemis I anomaly

2026-02-17T03:09:55.730969-08:00

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Musk pivots: lunar city before Mars — an expert reality check

2026-02-17T10:30:24.401814-08:00

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JWST finds most distant 'jellyfish galaxy' — 8.5 billion‑year‑old light reveals galactic transformation JWST has identified the most distant 'jellyfish galaxy' yet seen; its light took roughly 8.5 billion years to reach Earth, letting astronomers observe a galaxy in mid‑transformation. The image provides rare direct evidence to test models of how galaxies were reshaped billions of years ago.

2026-02-18T14:13:11.512956-08:00

JWST finds most distant 'jellyfish galaxy' — 8.5 billion‑year‑old light reveals galactic transformation

Space Explored

NASA's next great space telescope is getting ready for launch As NASA moves deeper into a new era of space-based astronomy, another flagship observatory is quietly approaching the launch pad. The agency says the spacecraft is entering late-stage pre‑launch processing and integration, moving into final tests and ground support preparations ahead of its forthcoming launch campaign.

2026-02-18T07:41:30.968335-08:00

NASA's next great space telescope is getting ready for launch

Universe Today

Musk pivots: lunar city before Mars — an expert reality check Elon Musk now says he wants to build a city on the Moon before pursuing Mars; two recent pieces — a column and an expert interview — offer a reality check, evaluating whether a lunar or Martian city is technologically and logistically feasible and what timelines either would demand.

2026-02-17T10:30:24.401814-08:00

Musk pivots: lunar city before Mars — an expert reality check

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In Defense of Artemis: Responding to the Critics A rebuttal to critics of NASA's Artemis lunar program, arguing the initiative advances science, sustains the industrial base, and secures geopolitical leadership — while acknowledging cost and schedule debates. The piece reframes Artemis as essential infrastructure for long‑term lunar exploration and future Mars ambitions.

2026-02-17T06:07:21.148892-08:00

In Defense of Artemis: Responding to the Critics

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NASA backs flying Artemis II with Orion's existing heat shield after Artemis I anomaly After a heat-shield anomaly on Artemis I, NASA and partners say they will proceed with Artemis II using the current Orion heat shield. Agency officials and contractors expressed confidence the flaw has been understood and mitigated and are committed to a safe launch and crewed return.

2026-02-17T03:09:55.730969-08:00

NASA backs flying Artemis II with Orion's existing heat shield after Artemis I anomaly

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NASA targets Feb. 19 for second Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to fully fuel SLS/Orion NASA is targeting Feb. 19 for a second wet dress rehearsal to fully fuel the Space Launch System and Orion in advance of the Artemis II test flight. Engineers at the Florida launch site will attempt another full countdown and propellant load — more than 700,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and oxygen.

2026-02-16T16:36:23.392567-08:00

NASA targets Feb. 19 for second Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to fully fuel SLS/Orion

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Bennu amino acids point to an alternate formation pathway, challenging origin-of-life models Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania report that some amino acids detected on asteroid Bennu likely formed via a different chemical pathway than previously believed. The result challenges prevailing models for extraterrestrial prebiotic synthesis and narrows constraints on origins-of-life scenarios.

2026-02-16T15:53:33.724711-08:00

Bennu amino acids point to an alternate formation pathway, challenging origin-of-life models

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NASA pauses work on multiple agency priorities pending White House executive order; Isaacman to provide details NASA has paused work on several agency priorities pending a White House executive order, Administrator Jared Isaacman said. He expects to provide details in the coming weeks about which programs are affected and the timeline for resumption, creating short‑term uncertainty for schedules and contractors.

2026-02-16T08:32:56.295669-08:00

NASA pauses work on multiple agency priorities pending White House executive order; Isaacman to provide details

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JWST finds most distant 'jellyfish galaxy' — 8.5 billion‑year‑old light reveals galactic transformation

NASA's next great space telescope is getting ready for launch

NASA backs flying Artemis II with Orion's existing heat shield after Artemis I anomaly

Musk pivots: lunar city before Mars — an expert reality check

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