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NASA wants to launch rockets into northern lights to study 'black auroras'
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA plans to fly two rockets through active auroras and study the unique ribbons of light that dance across the Alaskan night sky.

NASA honors fallen astronauts with 'Day of Remembrance' ceremony
By Mike Wall published
NASA honored its fallen space explorers during ceremonies at multiple sites on Thursday (Jan. 23).

Trump orders interim NASA chief to end DEI initiatives
By Josh Dinner last updated
NASA employees received a memo from acting agency administrator Janet Petro, Wednesday, mandating the closure of all diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives and contracts.

‘The Other Moonshot:’ New podcast centers on unsung black heroes of the space race (trailer)
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive trailer for the new podcast series "L.A. Made: The Other Moonshot," which comes out Jan. 29.

Finland becomes 53rd country to join the Artemis Accords for moon exploration
By Andrew Jones published
Finland just became the Artemis Accords' 53rd member nation, bolstering NASA's efforts to establish peaceful and cooperative international space exploration.

Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term
By Mike Wall published
Bill Nelson has stepped down as NASA administrator, ending a half-century of public service. Janet Petro is now the agency's interim chief.

'We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars.' President Trump wants astronauts to raise the American flag on Mars
By Tariq Malik published
"Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneers. The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts," Trump says.

How President Trump could change NASA
By Andrew Jones published
The new Trump administration could upend NASA's priorities, reshaping the Artemis moon program, climate science funding and the role of commercial space players.
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