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Webb and Hubble Telescopes Capture Stunning Combined View of Galaxy M64

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for September 16, 2026 features a striking image of galaxy M64, observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. M64, sometimes called the Black Eye Galaxy, is a well-known spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices. The featured image combines data from both the Webb and Hubble space telescopes, offering a detailed multi-wavelength perspective. Each APOD entry is accompanied by an explanation written by a professional astronomer to help the public explore the universe.

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NASA Ames Honors Seven Staff Members as September 2026 Stars of the Month

NASA's Ames Science Directorate has recognized seven employees as its Stars of the Month for September 2026. The honorees are Steve Ormsby, Aphrodite Kostakis, Alejandro Borlaff, Sarah Nickerson, Martina Caussi, Keiko Nomura, and Stephen Broccardo. Each was selected for their outstanding contributions to the NASA mission. The recognition highlights qualities including entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to scientific work.

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NASA to Host Public Moon Observation Night in Huntsville on Sept. 19

NASA will host an International Observe the Moon Night event on Saturday, September 19, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. CST. The celebration will take place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the official visitor center for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The annual event is dedicated to celebrating the Moon, the science surrounding it, and its broader significance. It offers an opportunity for the public and media to engage with lunar topics in an accessible setting.

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NASA Hosts International Observe the Moon Night Events Nationwide on Sept. 19

NASA is inviting the public to participate in International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, September 19, with events held across the United States. One of the featured celebrations will take place at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The event comes months after NASA's Artemis II mission made headlines in April, when four astronauts orbited the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The initiative encourages people everywhere to turn their attention skyward and engage with lunar observation.

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Artemis III Crew Inspects Rocket Assembly Progress at Kennedy Space Center

Five astronauts assigned to NASA's Artemis III mission visited the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 2, 2026. The crew included NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik, Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Bob Hines, along with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano. During the visit, Bresnik and Parmitano observed ongoing solid rocket booster integration work in High Bay 3. The visit allowed the crew to monitor first-hand the assembly progress of the rocket that will carry them on their mission.

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Webb Telescope Captures Largest Image Yet of Star-Forming Region IC 348

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has released one of its largest images to date, capturing the nearby star-forming region IC 348. Astronomers used the telescope to search the region for brown dwarfs, which are celestial objects less massive than the smallest stars. The research team successfully identified brown dwarfs with masses as low as just twice that of Jupiter. The discovery pushes the boundaries of what scientists can detect in star-forming regions and offers new insights into the formation of low-mass celestial bodies.

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NASA's NSSC Offers Travel Reimbursement Services for All Authorized Agency Travel

NASA's Shared Services Center (NSSC) administers travel reimbursement for all officially authorized NASA travel. Coverage includes domestic, foreign, local, extended temporary duty (ETDY), and Change of Station (COS) travel. The program follows Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and provides per diem rates for both domestic and foreign destinations. NSSC has also introduced an additional submission method for transferee travelers managing Change of Station requests.

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Moon Occults Venus in Rare Daytime Celestial Event on September 15, 2026

On September 15, 2026, the Moon passed directly in front of Venus in a rare astronomical event known as an occultation. The phenomenon was visible during daylight hours, making it an unusual opportunity for skywatchers to observe two celestial bodies in the daytime sky. NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) featured the event, accompanied by an explanation from a professional astronomer. Such lunar occultations of Venus occur periodically but are considered noteworthy when they take place in daytime conditions. The image and its scientific context were made available through NASA's long-running APOD archive and public education platform.

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NASA to Host Webinar on CSDA Program Updates and New Cal/Val Initiative

NASA will host a webinar on September 23 to provide updates on its Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA) program. The session will cover the program's current goals and ongoing activities. A key highlight will be an introduction to the new Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) initiative under the program. The webinar aims to keep stakeholders and the public informed about the direction of the CSDA program heading into 2026.

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NASA Selects 12 New Studies on Space Food Production and Astronaut Health

NASA has chosen 12 new research investigations aimed at supporting long-duration human space exploration. Six of the studies focus on advancing the capability to grow food in off-planet environments, addressing a key challenge for deep-space missions. The remaining six investigations will examine how the unique physical conditions of spaceflight affect astronaut health and physiology. Together, the projects reflect NASA's broader effort to prepare humans for extended missions beyond Earth orbit.

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Djibouti Becomes 72nd Nation to Sign NASA's Artemis Accords

The Republic of Djibouti signed the Artemis Accords on Monday at a ceremony held at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The East African nation became the 72nd country and the eighth African nation to join the international space cooperation agreement. The Artemis Accords establish a set of practical principles designed to promote transparency, safety, and coordination among participating nations. The accords guide collaborative efforts in the exploration of the Moon, Mars, and other destinations beyond Earth.

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NASA Launches Inspiration Tour at NFL Steelers-Falcons Season Opener

NASA kicked off its Inspiration Tour on September 13, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The agency set up an Experience Zone at the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons, where fans had the opportunity to interact with astronauts. The activation is part of a broader initiative by NASA to engage the public at major sporting events across the country. The Inspiration Tour is designed to deepen the connection between NASA and everyday Americans, fostering public interest in space exploration.

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NASA's 2025 Astronaut Candidates Deep in Rigorous Summer Training Program

NASA's 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class, comprising 10 individuals, has been undergoing an intensive training program since being publicly introduced on September 22, 2025. The candidates were formally presented to the public at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Their training curriculum is described as comprehensive and rigorous, covering a wide range of activities and disciplines. Activities undertaken during the summer training period have included camping, hiking, water-based exercises, and aircraft training.

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NASA APOD Explains the Cosmic Origins of the Elements in Your Body

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for September 14, 2026 focuses on the origins of the chemical elements that make up the human body and all matter on Earth. The feature, part of NASA's long-running daily science communication series, presents an image or diagram accompanied by an explanation written by a professional astronomer. APOD aims to make complex astrophysical concepts accessible to the general public by connecting cosmic phenomena to everyday life. The September 14 edition highlights how elements are forged in stellar processes such as supernovae, neutron star mergers, and the Big Bang before becoming part of planets and living beings.

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Fall Colors Arrive Early Across Nunavut's Tundra Landscapes

Vibrant autumn colors have begun spreading across tundra regions in Nunavut, Canada. NASA has captured early imagery showing reds, yellows, and oranges blanketing the landscape. The seasonal color change in this northern territory signals the onset of fall. Nunavut's tundra is among the first regions in North America to display autumn foliage each year due to its high-latitude climate.

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NASA APOD Features Comet NEOWISE Rising Over the Adriatic Sea

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) program featured an image of Comet NEOWISE rising over the Adriatic Sea on September 13, 2026. APOD is a long-running NASA initiative that showcases a different astronomical image or photograph each day. Each featured image is accompanied by an explanation written by a professional astronomer. The program aims to make astronomy accessible to the public by highlighting striking visuals of the universe. Comet NEOWISE, previously visible to the naked eye, has been a popular subject in astrophotography since its discovery.

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NASA Invites Public to Help Verify Space Telescope Data via New Tool

NASA has launched a citizen science project called Artifact InSPECtor, inviting members of the public to help validate data collected by space telescopes. The initiative aims to distinguish genuine astronomical observations from image artifacts or errors in the data. Participants will contribute to missions including the Euclid telescope and NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The project addresses a core challenge in space science: confirming that what telescopes capture hundreds of thousands of miles away reflects real cosmic phenomena. By crowdsourcing this verification process, NASA hopes to support these missions in answering fundamental questions about the universe.

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NASA Chandra Observatory Captures Merging Galaxies in II Zw 096 System

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory released a new image on August 25, 2026, showing two galaxies rapidly merging within the II Zw 096 system. The image was part of a broader release featuring multiple galaxies selected for their visual and scientific interest. Chandra's X-ray data, highlighted in magenta, identifies intense black hole activity and superheated gas within the merging system. The release combined data from Chandra alongside observations from other telescopes to provide a more complete picture of the galaxies.

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NASA SpaceX Crew-12 to Hold ISS Press Conference Ahead of Earth Return

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 crew members will hold a media briefing from the International Space Station on Wednesday, September 16, at 2:45 p.m. EDT. The four-person crew includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. The team will discuss their experiences aboard the ISS and address their upcoming return to Earth. The press conference represents one of the final public engagements for the crew before they conclude their station mission.

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NASA and 71 Nations Pledge Open Access to All Artemis Moon Science Data

NASA has committed to sharing all scientific data, lunar samples, and discoveries generated through its Artemis program with the global scientific community. This commitment is enshrined in the Artemis Accords, a framework of principles designed to promote safe and transparent civil space exploration. All 71 countries that have signed the Accords are bound by the same open-science pledge. The initiative reflects a broader push by NASA to foster international collaboration and ensure that lunar exploration benefits researchers worldwide.

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