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NASA business and news from across the web.- NASA transfers ownership of Maryland woodland to the US Fish and Wildlife ServiceNASA has transferred ownership of woodland in Maryland to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This action is highlighted as a positive development for environmental conservation.
- NASA celebrates James Webb's fourth anniversary with the most detailed image of Centaurus A yetNASA celebrated the fourth anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope by releasing its most detailed image yet of the Centaurus A galaxy. The image showcases unprecedented detail of the celestial object.
- NASA mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory has launchedNASA has launched a mission to rescue the Swift observatory, a robotic spacecraft designed for the Swift Boost mission. Contact has been made with the spacecraft, indicating the initial phase of the rescue operation is underway.
- NASA's TESS spacecraft finds two 'cotton candy' planets in one systemNASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has identified two 'super puffy' exoplanets within the same planetary system. These newly discovered planets possess a density comparable to cotton candy.
- European Space Agency's Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky WayThe European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has captured a detailed image of the star-filled center of the Milky Way galaxy. NASA is also planning a mission to map the galactic bulge, set to begin later this summer.
- NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled the distance of a marathon on MarsNASA's Perseverance rover has achieved a significant milestone, traveling the equivalent distance of a marathon on Mars. This accomplishment was reached in just five years since its deployment.
- NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstaclesNASA is testing its Ernest prototype rover, which is designed to drive faster and overcome obstacles by lifting its wheels. Footage of these tests has been released by the space agency.
- NASA's Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescopeNASA's Swift Boost mission is scheduled to launch later this month. The mission aims to rescue a falling space telescope.
- NASA is sending an orbiter to Mars with Eric Schmidt's Relativity SpaceNASA is partnering with Eric Schmidt's company, Relativity Space, for a mission to Mars scheduled for 2028. This collaboration aims to advance space exploration efforts.
- NASA's X-59 reaches speed and altitude milestones ahead of first quiet supersonic flightsNASA's X-59 aircraft has achieved key speed and altitude milestones, bringing it closer to its first quiet supersonic flights over US communities. These advancements mark significant progress in the development of the experimental plane.
- NASA announces the crew of its critical Artemis III missionNASA has announced the crew members selected for its upcoming Artemis III mission. This critical mission aims to return humans to the Moon and will involve significant space exploration efforts.
- Axiom reveals its Prada-designed spacesuit inner layer for NASAAxiom Space has unveiled the inner layer of its new spacesuit, featuring a design collaboration with Prada. This specialized inner layer is engineered to help regulate astronaut body temperature during lunar missions.
- NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 30NASA is targeting August 30 for the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This new telescope will feature a field of view 100 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, promising significant advancements in space exploration and astronomy.
- The Morning After: NVIDIA thinks its new chip will revolutionize PCsNVIDIA has launched a new AI-ready notebook chip aimed at revolutionizing PCs. The article also briefly mentions NASA concluding a Mars mission and Meta's continued exploration of glasses-based facial recognition technology.
- NASA's Mars MAVEN probe is deadNASA has officially declared the end of the MAVEN mission after losing contact with its Mars probe six months prior. The mission's operational phase has concluded due to the loss of communication.
- NASA readies the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, SpaceX's Starship grounded and more science storiesThis week's science news includes NASA preparing the X-59 for its first supersonic flight and SpaceX's Starship experiencing a grounding. The article covers various developments in the aerospace industry.
Robot watch: The weirdest things the clankers did this month including moonwalking themselves to death, losing a fight to a step, and drowning by the dozens in Sydney HarbourThis article rounds up notable robot malfunctions and failures from May, including robots losing fights to stairs, moonwalking to their demise, and a fleet of Waymo vehicles driving into water. It also touches on the Curiosity rover getting stuck on Mars and a drone show mishap where 89 drones fell into Sydney Harbour.- NASA plans for up to three more lunar missions before the end of 2026NASA is planning up to three additional lunar missions before the end of 2026. These missions will focus on delivering payloads to the lunar surface and testing equipment developed by Blue Origin and Astrolab.
- NASA shares Psyche spacecraft's photos of MarsNASA has released photographs captured by the Psyche spacecraft during its flyby of Mars. These images offer a new perspective on the Red Planet from the deep space probe.
- NASA is opening up bids for who will run the Jet Propulsion LaboratoryNASA is opening up bids for the management of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as the current contract with the California Institute of Technology concludes in 2028. This move signals a potential shift in the operational leadership of the renowned space exploration center.