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Black women who changed our world
African American women have invented modern conveniences and deepened our understanding of our world. Learn about the contributions of several Black women.
International partners empower NASA’s mission on Mars
With scientific sensors from France, Spain, Italy and Norway, NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring Mars and unlocking the secrets of the red planet.
How NASA fights climate change from space
NASA's satellites and other precise measuring tools are informing the U.S. government's renewed effort to fight climate change.
America advances GPS with new satellites
The U.S. is upgrading its GPS network with stronger satellites. GPS enables location tracking for planes, phones and critical infrastructure.
The scientist who helped NASA catch an asteroid
Humberto Campins helped NASA collect samples from a moving asteroid last October — a first for the space agency. Here's how he did it.
Meet the next astronauts to land on the moon
NASA announced 18 astronauts who will join the Artemis program, which aims to bring the first woman and next man to the moon by 2024.
NASA launches U.S.-European satellite mission to monitor global sea levels
A U.S.-European mission sent a satellite into space to collect information about rising sea levels that will help scientists and first responders.
U.S. Space Force swears in its first recruits
The U.S. Space Force expects to have 6,500 active-duty members by the end of fiscal year 2021. Recruits all specialize in space systems operations.
U.S., allies pledge to cooperate in space exploration
The U.S. and several allies signed the Artemis Accords to ensure the peaceful exploration of space. Learn more about plans for future missions.