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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is in space, taking its first steps to explore the cosmos. Relive Roman’s launch—and the emotion that goes along with the roar of a rocket—with NASA experts who worked on the telescope for years. Plus, learn what happens next and when to expect Roman’s first images. The post Roman Series: Liftoff! appeared first on NASA Science .

The post APOD: 2026 September 5 – Chasing the Moon’s Shadow appeared first on NASA Science .

The fire department at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley will perform training on the Moffett Federal Airfield beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11. The training will involve the use of a propane-fueled aircraft fire simulator and be conducted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PDT. Because the aircraft simulator is […] The post NASA Ames Fire Department Aircraft Firefi…

Technology Demonstration Plan link: https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/comprehensive-technology-development-strategic-plan-240808.pdf?emrc=1de25e The post Technology Development Plan appeared first on NASA Science .

KMT-2025-BLG-0975L b is a Neptune-like exoplanet that orbits a Unknown-type star. Its mass is 29.8 Earths, it takes 2.3 years to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.81 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2026. The post KMT-2025-BLG-0975L b appeared first on NASA Science .

KMT-2025-BLG-1160L b is a Neptune-like exoplanet that orbits a Unknown-type star. Its mass is 25.36 Earths, it takes 5.4 years to complete one orbit of its star, and is 2.56 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2026. The post KMT-2025-BLG-1160L b appeared first on NASA Science .

TOI-4409 b is a Neptune-like exoplanet that orbits a K-type star. Its mass is 14.93793513 Earths, it takes 92.5 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.36574503670244 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2026. The post TOI-4409 b appeared first on NASA Science .

TOI-3278 b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits a G-type star. Its mass is 0.3 Jupiters, it takes 3.2 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.043 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2026. The post TOI-3278 b appeared first on NASA Science .

TOI-3053 b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits a G-type star. Its mass is 0.85 Jupiters, it takes 3 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.039 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2026. The post TOI-3053 b appeared first on NASA Science .

HD 50554 c is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits a F-type star. Its mass is 5.3 Earths, it takes 6 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.0652 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2026. The post HD 50554 c appeared first on NASA Science .

HD 50554 d is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits a F-type star. Its mass is 10.4 Earths, it takes 28.1 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.1831 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2026. The post HD 50554 d appeared first on NASA Science .

CD-35 2722 B b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits a L-type star. Its mass is 0.92 Jupiters, it takes 171.1 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.2 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2026. The post CD-35 2722 B b appeared first on NASA Science .

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The Pacific was buzzing with storms while the Atlantic was notably quiet. The post A Trio of Tropical Cyclones in the Pacific appeared first on NASA Science .

Affiliation: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute, NASA Ames Research Center Division: Earth Science Division (SG), NASA Earth eXchange (NEX) Email: lgonzalez@baeri.org Professional Biography Lucía supports NASA’s Earth Science Project Office (ESPO) in the planning and execution of meetings and convenings that bring together the research community. With over a decade of experience, she bring…

Affiliation: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute, NASA Ames Research Center Division: Earth Science Division (SG), Earth Science Project Office (ESPO: SGP) Email: liz.lockerby@nasa.gov  Education University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education (2025): M.S.Ed. Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development, M.S.Ed. Statistics, Measurement, Assessment, & Research Technology  Dominica…

ROSES-2025 Amendment 70 releases D.4 TCAN as a new opportunity in ROSES-25. Mandatory Notices of Intent are due by 15 October 2026, and proposals are due by 3 December 2026. The post ROSES-25 D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks appeared first on NASA Science .

The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD) have released the final text of the fifth Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN-5). The post SSERVI CAN-5: Final Text Released appeared first on NASA Science .