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NASA Links Fault Management and Model-Based Engineering for Autonomous Missions

NASA is working to enable fully autonomous space missions by integrating fault management (FM) with model-based systems engineering (MBSE). The initiative addresses the need for spacecraft to detect and respond to faults without any human intervention. By connecting these two disciplines, engineers can provide model-based support for both system design and in-mission operations. The approach has already been successfully demonstrated through model-based generation of key mission components. This development marks a significant step toward self-sufficient, human-independent space exploration.

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NASA's Roman Space Telescope Set for Falcon Heavy Launch on Aug. 30

NASA has announced coverage plans for the upcoming launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida. The observatory is scheduled to lift off no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT on Sunday, August 30, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Roman is NASA's next-generation space telescope built to investigate some of the universe's most profound questions, including the nature of dark energy. The mission represents a major step forward in NASA's efforts to deepen our understanding of the cosmos.

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Perseverance Rover Films Martian Moon Phobos Crossing the Sun

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover recorded a transit of Phobos, one of Mars's two moons, passing across the face of the Sun on August 12, 2026. The footage was captured using the rover's Mastcam-Z camera on sol 1,948 of the mission. The imagery was presented as an animation tinted to approximate what a human observer would see. Such transits offer scientists valuable data about Phobos's orbit and its gradual changes over time.

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NASA Studies Reveal How the Sun's Ancient Past Shaped Earth's Climate

Two NASA-funded studies have shed new light on how early events in the Sun's history may have influenced Earth's climate development. Researchers at NASA's SHIELD center were among the scientists involved in the findings. The studies suggest that solar activity from billions of years ago played a role in creating Earth's distinctive climate conditions. The research also points to ancient solar events as a possible explanation for certain climate shifts on Earth that had previously gone unexplained.

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NASA Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman Takes IndyCar Lap at Freedom 250 GP

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, who serves as commander of the Artemis II mission, attended the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Ahead of the race's start, Wiseman rode in a two-seat IndyCar alongside professional driver Conor Daly. Daly took Wiseman around the track for a lap before the main event got underway. The moment was captured in a photograph credited to NASA photographer Joel Kowsky.

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NASA MAIA Sensors Monitor Deadly Air Pollution Across Addis Ababa

NASA's Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA) project has deployed 10 roof-mounted air quality sensors across Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The sensors are designed to measure fine particulate matter known as PM2.5, which refers to airborne particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller in diameter. PM2.5 is considered one of the most dangerous forms of air pollution due to its ability to penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream. The data collected aims to give researchers a detailed understanding of air quality conditions in one of Africa's largest cities.

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NASA MAIA Mission Deploys 10 Sensors to Map Air Pollution Across Addis Ababa

NASA's Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA) mission has installed 10 air quality sensors across Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to study the city's air pollution in unprecedented detail. The sensors are designed to measure fine particulate matter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller, a category of pollutant known to pose serious health risks. Data collection spans a three-year period, making it one of the most comprehensive air quality monitoring efforts ever conducted in the city. The initiative aims to give researchers a detailed picture of how airborne pollutants are distributed across Addis Ababa's urban landscape.

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APOD: 2026 August 24 – Comet 220P in Outburst

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 24 – Comet… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Comet 220P […]

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How Ancient Lake Bonneville Shaped a Landscape of Human Endeavor

Lake Bonneville was a vast prehistoric lake that once covered much of what is now the western United States. As the lake gradually dried up over thousands of years, it left behind flat, expansive salt flats known as playas. These exposed plains became remarkable natural stages for human achievement, hosting feats of engineering and technological innovation. The terrain also witnessed dramatic stories of exploration and survival against harsh conditions. Today, the legacy of Lake Bonneville endures in both the landscape and the human history it helped create.

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Curiosity Rover Resumes Mount Sharp Ascent After Erosional Surface Detour

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has returned to its primary mission of ascending Mount Sharp after a brief investigative detour. The rover had temporarily diverted course to study a feature described as an 'erosional surface' before resuming its planned route. Operations covering sols 4982 through 4987 were reported by Allison Dries-Padilla, a Mission Operations Specialist at Malin Space Science Systems. The update was filed on Friday, August 14, 2026, as part of the rover's ongoing science campaign on Mars.

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APOD: 2026 August 22 – Mostly Perseids

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 22… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Mostly Perseids Explanation: Recorded […]

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NASA Captures August Total Solar Eclipse from Ground, Air and Space

A total solar eclipse swept across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, briefly plunging those regions into darkness. As the Moon fully blocked the Sun, observers in the path of totality were able to see the solar corona, the Sun's faint outer atmosphere, which is normally hidden by daylight. NASA deployed researchers and photographers across multiple vantage points to document the event. The agency captured imagery and data from ground level, airborne platforms, and spacecraft to study the phenomenon. Clear skies were required for ground-based observers to witness totality, making favorable weather a key factor in the experience.

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NASA Updates CEA Code, a Core Tool for Propulsion and Aerospace Analysis

NASA is modernizing its Chemical Equilibrium with Applications (CEA) code, a foundational software tool widely used for propulsion system analysis. The code supports calculations involving equilibrium chemistry, rocket performance, shock waves, and detonations. It is utilized across NASA programs as well as by the broader aerospace community. The update effort is being led by Mark K. Leader at NASA's Glenn Research Center and is overseen by the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC).

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Webb Telescope Captures Rare Cometary Globule in Carina Nebula

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope photographed a structure known as the 'Treasure Chest' within the Carina Nebula on August 6, 2026. The image, captured in infrared, shows a portion of the nebula that also contains the well-known Cosmic Cliffs formation. The Treasure Chest is classified as a cometary globule, a type of isolated cloud composed of gas and dust with a dense core. Carina Nebula is an active star-forming region, making it a key target for astronomers studying stellar formation. Webb's infrared capabilities allow it to peer through cosmic dust and reveal structures that are otherwise difficult to observe.

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Trump to Award Artemis II Crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Aug. 28

President Donald Trump will present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to all four Artemis II crew members on Friday, August 28. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. EDT at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The recipients include NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The Artemis II mission is part of NASA's broader program to return humans to the Moon.

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Europe Faces Record-Breaking Heat Waves in Summer 2026

A succession of heat waves struck Europe in 2026, setting new temperature records across the continent. The extreme heat events have had a significant impact on the region and its population. NASA reported on the phenomenon, highlighting the severity of the ongoing climatic conditions. The repeated waves of intense heat have placed considerable strain on European communities and infrastructure.

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NASA to Showcase SmallSat Missions and Technology at SmallSat 2026 Conference

NASA will participate in the SmallSat 2026 conference, occupying multiple exhibit hall booths including numbers 635, 835, 641, and 940. Agency experts will lead storytelling sessions covering a range of topics related to small satellite development and operations. The event kicks off on Monday, August 24, with a welcome session followed by presentations on smallsat industry numbers, supply chain observations, and technology gaps. Additional talks will highlight specific missions including the SPARCS camera, JPL's Skyfall project, and the SWIFT LINK Reboost initiative.

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NASA Runs Terminal Countdown Simulation for Artemis III at Kennedy Space Center

NASA conducted a terminal countdown simulation for the Artemis III mission on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The exercise took place inside the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control Center, a key facility for managing launch operations. During the simulation, a jacket displaying Artemis I and II mission patches, along with other NASA insignia, was visible on a chair inside the center. Terminal countdown simulations are standard practice used by NASA to prepare ground teams for actual launch sequences. The Artemis III mission is part of NASA's broader Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the Moon.

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NASA Picks Four University Teams to Drive Next-Gen Aviation Research

NASA has selected four university teams under its University Leadership Initiative to support the agency's aeronautics research goals. The program gives students the opportunity to contribute to real-world flight research projects. The selected teams will work on a range of topics, including high-supersonic propulsion systems and low-noise flight routes for small urban aircraft. The initiative is designed to advance NASA's broader mission to transform the future of aviation.

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Gemini Experiments Tested How Well Astronauts Could See Earth From Orbit

NASA astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. captured 29 color photographs of Earth using a 70mm camera during the Mercury-Atlas 9 mission in May 1963. Flying aboard his Faith 7 spacecraft, Cooper reported remarkably sharp visual observations from orbit, including vehicles on dirt roads and smoke-emitting trains. His accounts raised scientific interest in understanding the limits of human visual acuity in space. These observations laid the groundwork for formal visual acuity experiments that would follow during the later Gemini program.

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