Feature · Science / Technology2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, “Fueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.” As more and more aircraft are a part of the US’ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, make […]Read the full story →Lillian Gipson · September 25, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Feature · Science / Technology2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge Challenge Materials Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, “Fueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.” As more and more aircraft are a part of the US’ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, […]Read the full story →Lillian Gipson · September 25, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyHubble Spots Chaotic Secret in GalaxyA chaotic secret hides within this seemingly serene image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698 taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and released on Sept. 18, 2026. As a spiral galaxy like our own Milky Way galaxy, NGC 4698 has spiral arms that curl around within a thin disk of stars, gas, and dust. These arms […]Read the full story →HQ Web Team · September 25, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Feature · Science / TechnologyTB 26-07 Aluminum Alloy 2219 Material GuidanceFor more information, contact Donald S. Parker, Kennedy Space Center, donald.s.parker@nasa.gov Download the PDF version Improper casting and forging processes in the manufacture of aluminum alloy 2219 can lead to microstructural defects that result in a sub-optimal response to anodic surface treatments and an increase in corrosion susceptibility. This Technical Bulletin communicates the risks of […]Read the full story →Meagan Chappell · September 25, 2026 at 10:45 AM
News Cornerstone senior lunch menu, September 28–October 2Cornerstone Community Center's senior meals for September 28 through October 2 are catered by the Colonial Club.Read the full story →Becky Weber · September 25, 2026 at 10:18 AM
News Cornerstone Community Center activities, September 28–October 2Cornerstone Community Center lists the following activities for September 28 through October 2.Read the full story →Becky Weber · September 25, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire as Newest Artemis Accords SignatoryCôte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday, becoming the 75th signatory and marking a major milestone for this growing coalition. With the signing ceremony in the nation’s largest city, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire joined other like-minded nations and committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. “The United States […]Read the full story →Jennifer M. Dooren · September 24, 2026 at 5:27 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station MissionFour crew members from three space agencies will launch to the International Space Station no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-14 mission. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Makoto Suwa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut […]Read the full story →Lauren E. Low · September 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyTravelThe NSSC provides travel reimbursement services for all authorized Agency travel including: domestic, foreign, local, ETDY, and Change of Station (COS). References Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) Traveler Extended TDY and Taxes Domestic Per Diem Rates Foreign Per Diem Rates Change of Station NSSC Travel now has another way that a transferee Traveler may submit his […]Read the full story →NASA · September 24, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Unveils Winning Designs for Mars Space Food Systems ChallengeNASA announced the winners of the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table Thursday, with the top $300,000 prize being awarded to Chinyere Ukeje of Philadelphia, Pa. for the Adaptive Nourishment Infrastructure (ANI) food system concept. This competition challenged solvers to explore innovative solutions for integrated space food systems that would provide safe, nutritious meals […]Read the full story →Bailey Light · September 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA’s Machines for Mars Make Beer BubblyCarbon-capture technology repurposed for breweries spreads and finds new applicationsRead the full story →Andrew Wagner · September 24, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyPracticing for Safe Landings on the Moon and BeyondIn this Aug. 27, 2026, image, an Alta-X drone flies an advanced guidance and navigation system known as the Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE) experiment near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Researchers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston developed SPLICE, which successfully completed simulated lunar descent and […]Read the full story →HQ Web Team · September 24, 2026 at 12:29 PM
