News release · Science / TechnologyMeet NASA’s Artemis II Crew During Houston Public EventEditor’s Note: This advisory was updated on Sept. 28, 2026, with ticketing information for the public. The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission will participate in an event hosted by industry and community partners at the University of Houston to discuss their mission around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. It will be the […]Read the full story →Wendy K. Avedisian · September 28, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyWhat You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 MissionFour crew members are set to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance aboard the orbiting laboratory.Read the full story →Mark A. Garcia · September 28, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologySpace Station View of Earth at NightThis nighttime view of the United States, dotted with city lights looking toward New York City (center), was taken at approximately 3:40 a.m. local time on Sept. 8, 2026, from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above Earth. Image credit: NASA/Jessica MeirRead the full story →HQ Web Team · September 28, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA ORBIT Challenge 2027The NASA ORBIT (Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology for the Workforce) Challenge invites university and community college students nationwide to work with real NASA intellectual property and mission challenges. Choose your path: develop commercial applications of NASA patents that solve problems here on Earth (ORBIT Earth), or design next-generation technologies for space exploration […]Read the full story →Bailey Light · September 28, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Feature · Science / TechnologyContractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Kristie FosterKristie Foster paved her road to becoming a NASA civil servant with literal miles of dedication. Her work at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, supports NASA’s mission to return American astronauts to the Moon, build a Moon Base for an enduring presence on the lunar surface, and ensure American leadership […]Read the full story →LaToya Dean · September 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Feature · Science / TechnologyReliable Robots: Meet Johnson’s Dexterous Robotics TeamThe idea of humans and robots working side-by-side in space was once the stuff of science fiction, but with NASA launching increasingly complex missions deeper into space, human-robot collaboration could become reality. Advanced robotic systems are critical for human spaceflight because they can enhance a crew’s performance and productivity while reducing risk and expanding the […]Read the full story →Linda E. Grimm · September 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner DevelopmentDuring a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space Station. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live The briefing participants include: Media already credentialed for Crew-13 may participate in person at NASA’s Kennedy […]Read the full story →Lauren E. Low · September 25, 2026 at 6:06 PM
News Sun Prairie worship directory includes church service timesArea Lutheran and Methodist congregations provide weekend service schedules, weekday worship details and contacts.Read the full story →Becky Weber · September 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM
News DeForest-area worship services and church contactsChrist Lutheran Church is at 220 S.Read the full story →Becky Weber · September 25, 2026 at 4:23 PM
News Colonial Club schedule for September 28–October 2The Colonial Club, 301 Blankenheim Lane, provides home-delivered meals, supportive home care, an adult day center and case management for adults 55 and older.Read the full story →Becky Weber · September 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Welcomes San Marino Signing the Artemis AccordsThe Republic of San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in the city of Rimini on Friday with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “San Marino joins a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space,” said NASA Deputy Administrator […]Read the full story →Elizabeth Shaw · September 25, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of LaunchSpacecraft propulsion traditionally relies on volatile fuels and separate, bulky systems for different types of maneuvering in space. NASA is working to change that paradigm. Engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, recently completed a rigorous series of environmental and physical tests on a new small satellite designed to make spaceflight safer […]Read the full story →Lee Mohon · September 25, 2026 at 3:36 PM
