Feature · Science / TechnologyRisks of Decompression Sickness and Venous Thromboembolism during Spaceflight and Patent Foramen Ovale ImplicationsNASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer formed a working group in August 2026 to review the most recent data related to extravehicular activity (EVA) prebreathe testing and decompression sickness (DCS) events, venous thromboembolism (VTE) in-flight occurrences, and patent foramen ovale (PFO) implication as they relate to NASA’s Artemis (lunar and beyond) missions. The recommendations from this working group are built upon and integrate the outcomes of previous working groups hosted by OCHMO.Read the full story →Kim Lowe · September 22, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA’s Chandra Finds Unusual Objects in Pinwheel GalaxyUsing NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, researchers found mysterious objects that give off unusually low-energy X-rays but intense levels of ultraviolet radiation. One of the galaxies they studied, M101, is pictured here in this image released on Sept. 9, 2026. Astronomers suggest these newly spotted objects in other galaxies may help solve not one, but two […]Read the full story →HQ Web Team · September 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from New Hampshire StudentsEditor’s Note: This feature was updated Sept. 22, 2026, to note the time change for the in-flight call with students. Students in New Hampshire will hear from NASA astronaut Anil Menon as he answers prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11:40 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 24, and […]Read the full story →Gerelle Q. Dodson · September 22, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Welcomes Albania as Newest Artemis Accords SignatoryThe Republic of Albania signed the Artemis Accords Monday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, joining the coalition of like‑minded nations committed to the responsible and transparent exploration of space. “It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Albania as the 73rd signatory of the Artemis Accords,” said […]Read the full story →Elizabeth Shaw · September 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Kicks Off Nationwide Effort to Prepare Tomorrow’s Space WorkforceNASA kicked off its State Hubs for Skilled Technical Workforce initiative Sept. 15, 2026 with awardees at Space Center Houston. Agency leadership convened State Hub partners to align strategy and build momentum while focusing on partnerships, small business engagement, and next steps. “The NASA State Hubs initiative is a top priority for the agency, because […]Read the full story →Sandra May · September 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Attends Ravens vs. Saints GameNASA astronaut and commander of the agency’s Artemis II mission, Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore native, takes a selfie with fans at an NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Baltimore. NASA’s engagement at NFL games is part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour, […]Read the full story →HQ Web Team · September 21, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Discovery Reveals Complex Water Systems on Early MarsWhen NASA’s Perseverance rover reached the inner edge of Mars’ Jezero Crater in September 2023, mission scientists were surprised by what they found. Called the “Margin Unit,” the geologic area stretches along the shoreline of an ancient Martian lake, so they expected sedimentary rocks, which would have formed as layers of sand piled on top […]Read the full story →Stephen Carney · September 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyWidely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations2026 Gala in Celebration of Artemis 11.6.26 Artemis Gala Sponsor Reception 11.5.26 38th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner for NASA Employees 10.28.26 38th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner for Employees with Senior Institutional and Program Responsibilities 10.28.26 University of Alabama President’s Tailgate Reception 10.24.26.pdf 757 TechNite 10.29.26 Purdue University Neil Armstrong […]Read the full story →NASA · September 21, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Feature · Science / TechnologyJohnson Space Center Sparks Curiosity at Houston’s 33rd Annual Japan FestivalOn Sept. 12-13, NASA’s Johnson Space Center employees brought the excitement and wonder of space exploration to Houston’s Japan Festival at Hermann Park. For more than 30 years, the festival has immersed guests in traditional Japanese culture through food, dance, martial arts, music, and more, Johnson has supported the festival as an exhibitor for the […]Read the full story →Sumer Loggins · September 21, 2026 at 7:11 AM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Invites Media to Albania Artemis Accords Signing CeremonyThe Republic of Albania will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 12 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 21, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 73rd country signatory. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha and Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the […]Read the full story →Jennifer M. Dooren · September 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Awards SpaceX Three Crew Flights to Space StationTo continue regular crew transportation to the International Space Station, NASA has awarded SpaceX three additional missions through a contract modification.Read the full story →Mark A. Garcia · September 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyCOSI Telescope Comes TogetherUC Berkeley engineers and managers watch as the COSI (Compton Spectrometer and Imager) detector assembly is slowly raised from a table in this July 8, 2026, image. The four pieces of silver material on the top of the detector box cover the flex circuits, which carry signals from the detectors to the readout electronics. COSI […]Read the full story →HQ Web Team · September 18, 2026 at 11:45 AM
