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Mauritius Becomes 70th Nation to Sign NASA's Artemis Accords

The Republic of Mauritius has officially signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 70th country to join the international agreement on responsible space exploration. The signing ceremony took place in Ébène, Mauritius, on Friday. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson delivered video remarks to mark the occasion. Mauritius is now the seventh African nation to commit to the Accords, which aim to establish norms for peaceful and transparent conduct in outer space.

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Guinea-Bissau's Bijagós Archipelago Harbors Rich Coastal Biodiversity

The Bijagós archipelago in Guinea-Bissau is home to a remarkable diversity of wildlife across its varied coastal habitats. The region encompasses wide mudflats, sandy beaches, and dense mangrove forests that together create a rich ecological environment. These habitats attract large populations of migratory shorebirds that rely on the area during their seasonal journeys. The archipelago also supports significant numbers of sea turtles, making it a critical site for marine conservation. NASA has highlighted the region as a notable example of tide-driven biodiversity along the West African coast.

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Serbia Becomes 69th Nation to Sign NASA's Artemis Accords

Serbia officially joined the Artemis Accords on Thursday, becoming the 69th country to sign the international space cooperation agreement. The signing ceremony was hosted by NASA at its headquarters in Washington. The Artemis Accords bring together nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of outer space. Serbia's relationship with NASA is noted to have historical roots dating back to the Apollo program era.

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NASA Identifies Near-Earth Asteroid as a Comet After Precise Tracking

NASA scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California have determined that a puzzling near-Earth object is actually a comet. Researchers reached this conclusion by precisely tracking the object's motion through space and using powerful observatories capable of imaging faint celestial bodies. The object had previously shown no obvious comet-like activity in past images, leading to its initial classification as an asteroid. The new findings reveal its dual nature, reclassifying it within the broader category of near-Earth objects.

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Webb Telescope Captures 4.4-Billion-Year-Old Merging Galaxy Cluster

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a striking image of a young galaxy cluster, MACS J0553.4-3342, released on July 3, 2026. The observation peers back 4.4 billion years into the universe's past. The cluster consists of two sub-clusters of roughly equal mass that are actively in the process of merging. Each sub-cluster is anchored by a large, luminous elliptical galaxy that stands out prominently in the image.

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Ontario, Quebec and Parts of US

Wildfires burning in Canada have generated large plumes of smoke spreading across wide regions of the country and beyond. The smoke has moved over the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, affecting air quality in those areas. Parts of the U.S. Midwest and Northeast have also been impacted as the smoke drifted southward. NASA tracked and reported the movement of the smoke plumes across the affected regions.

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NASA Uses Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft to Test Cutting-Edge Aerospace Concepts

NASA's Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory, located at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, uses small remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft to test new aerospace concepts. The facility serves as a cost-effective platform for maturing innovative ideas before they advance to full-scale development. Flight testing remains one of NASA's most reliable methods for expanding aeronautical knowledge and reducing technical risk. By using subscale aircraft, researchers can accelerate the learning process while keeping costs and risks manageable.

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Freshly Recovered 2024 Meteorite Reveals Clues About Early Solar System Water

A meteorite that fell to Earth on July 16, 2024, is providing NASA scientists with rare insights into the ancient solar system. Because it was recovered immediately after landing, the sample remained largely uncontaminated, making it especially valuable for research. Scientists are using it to study the presence of ancient water and the chemical changes that occurred on primitive asteroids billions of years ago. The findings may also shed light on the organic ingredients that could have contributed to the origins of life in the early solar system.

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NASA to Test Artemis III Moon Lander Docking in 2027 Ahead of Crewed Landing

NASA plans to conduct an uncrewed Artemis III demonstration mission in 2027, roughly a year before astronauts are scheduled to land on the Moon in 2028. The mission will allow ground and orbital teams to practice rendezvous and docking procedures between commercial human landing systems and the Orion spacecraft. Data gathered during this test flight will inform preparations for subsequent uncrewed demonstration missions at the Moon. The exercise is designed to reduce risk and refine operational readiness before humans return to the lunar surface under the Artemis program.

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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Launches to ISS Aboard Soyuz MS-29

NASA astronaut Anil Menon launched to the International Space Station on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, aboard the Soyuz MS-29 mission. He was joined by Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina for the crewed flight. The Soyuz rocket lifted off at 7:47 p.m. local time from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Menon's family, including his wife — fellow NASA astronaut candidate Anna Menon — and their children, were present to witness the launch.

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Curiosity Rover Uncovers Rock Layers Formed by Ancient Martian Sandstorm

NASA's Curiosity rover captured an image on December 12, 2024, its 4,391st Martian day, revealing multilayered rocks on the Martian surface. The formations are believed to have originated billions of years ago during an intense sandstorm that lasted several hours. During the storm, sand ripples piled on top of one another as they moved across the terrain. Over time, these accumulated sediment layers compressed and hardened into the distinctive layered rock structures visible today.

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Perseverance Rover Captures Sweeping View of Jezero Crater Rim on Sol 1505

NASA's Perseverance rover photographed the outer edge of Jezero Crater's rim on May 15, 2025, marking the 1,505th Martian day of its mission. The image was captured using the rover's Mastcam-Z instrument, which is designed for detailed panoramic and zoom photography. The crater rim stands approximately 490 feet (150 meters) tall, and the shot looks back up at its outside lip from below. Bright-colored rocks are visible stretching across the slope in the image, offering scientists a detailed view of the geological features at a location called Broom Point.

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Perseverance Rover Reaches Ancient 3.9-Billion-Year-Old Rock Site on Mars

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has traveled to a location nicknamed 'Broom Point,' where scientists have identified a sequence of layered bedrock estimated to be over 3.9 billion years old. The rover originally landed inside Jezero Crater on February 18, 2021, as planned. Since then, it has been systematically exploring the crater, including its western delta region. The science team has been tracking the rover's orbital path to document its journey to this ancient geological site. The layered bedrock at Broom Point is of significant scientific interest due to its age and potential to reveal details about Mars' early history.

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Perseverance Rover Finds 3.9-Billion-Year-Old Asteroid Impact Record on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of repeated ancient asteroid impacts preserved in a thick stack of layered rock on the rim of Jezero Crater. The formation, dubbed the 'Broom Point member' by scientists, spans approximately 75 meters in depth. Researchers believe the rock sequence is more than 3.9 billion years old, placing it among the oldest geological records examined on Mars. The layered bedrock offers scientists a rare window into the early bombardment history of the Martian surface.

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Volunteer Observer Documents Record-Breaking Rainfall in Louisiana

A volunteer precipitation reporter recorded historically high rainfall levels in Louisiana, contributing data to a national citizen science network. The program enlists everyday people across the United States to measure and report local precipitation. This community-sourced data plays a critical role in improving weather forecasting accuracy and advancing scientific research. NASA supports such efforts as part of broader initiatives to gather ground-level environmental observations. The data collected by volunteers helps scientists better understand regional weather patterns and extreme precipitation events.

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Webb Telescope Uncovers Third Giant Planet in Beta Pictoris System

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a previously unknown giant exoplanet in the Beta Pictoris star system, one of the most studied planetary systems in the Milky Way. The young nearby star Beta Pictoris was already known to host two giant planets, Beta Pictoris b and Beta Pictoris c, making this newly found world the third confirmed planet in the system. The discovery was made by astronomers analyzing data from the Webb telescope, which is capable of detecting planets that earlier instruments may have missed. Beta Pictoris is considered a key system for planetary science due to its relative proximity to Earth and its young age, offering insight into early planetary formation.

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NASA Curiosity Rover Continues Rapid Geological Survey Across Gale Crater Units

NASA's Curiosity rover completed a productive extended weekend on Mars and resumed exploration activities during the week of July 10, 2026. The rover has been moving at a relatively quick pace through distinct geological zones known as mapped units within Gale Crater. Each stop brings Curiosity to a different area of scientific interest, allowing researchers to study the crater's varied terrain. Atmospheric scientist Alex Innanen of York University in Toronto reported on the mission's recent progress as part of the rover's ongoing science operations.

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Record Heat Dome Scorches Montana, Utah, and Wyoming

A powerful ridge of high pressure triggered record-breaking temperatures across parts of the western United States on July 12, 2026. The states of Montana, Utah, and Wyoming were among the hardest hit by the extreme heat event. Such high-pressure systems trap warm air near the surface, causing temperatures to climb to exceptional levels. NASA reported on the meteorological event, highlighting the intensity of the heat dome affecting the region.

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Serbia to Sign Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters on July 16

The Republic of Serbia will formally sign the Artemis Accords on Thursday, July 16, at 5 p.m. EDT at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The signing ceremony will be hosted by NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson. Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Marko Đurić and U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary Wesley Brooks will also be in attendance. The Artemis Accords establish a framework of principles for peaceful and cooperative civil space exploration among participating nations.

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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon and Two Cosmonauts Dock at Space Station

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina successfully arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday. The crew launched aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft at 10:47 a.m. EDT from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Their arrival temporarily expanded the ISS crew to 10 members. The three newcomers are expected to remain aboard the orbiting laboratory for approximately the next two weeks.

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