NASA Partners with Startup to Extend Space Telescope's Life

Facing the imminent decommissioning of an aging space observatory, NASA has enlisted a private startup to perform a daring orbital maneuver, pushing the telescope farther into space to prolong its scientific mission. The initiative, announced on September 24, 2025, involves innovative propulsion technology and highlights the growing role of commercial entities in space exploration. This move could extend the telescope's operations by several years, allowing continued astronomical observations.

NASA Reveals Evidence of Life on Mars

September 15, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

NASA scientists have uncovered the strongest evidence yet of potential life on Mars through analysis of recent rover data. The findings include organic compounds that suggest microbial activity in the planet's past. This discovery was announced in a press conference today.

NASA's DART mission reveals unexpected asteroid tumbling

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos more than expected, but scientists were puzzled by the discovery that the impact caused the moonlet to start tumbling. The mission, which involved crashing a spacecraft into Dimorphos in September 2022, aimed to test planetary defense techniques. Observations from ground-based telescopes confirmed the surprising rotational change.

Asteroid 2025 QV9 Approaches Earth Safely

September 18, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

NASA is tracking asteroid 2025 QV9, a 100-foot object moving at over 10,000 mph, set to pass Earth on September 10, 2025, with no risk of impact. While some reports raise alarms, official data confirms a safe distance. This event highlights ongoing planetary defense efforts.

Blue Origin secures NASA contract to deliver lunar rover

NASA has awarded Blue Origin a contract to transport its VIPER rover to the Moon's south pole. The deal, part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, aims to explore potential water ice resources. The mission is set for late 2024.

Asteroid 2025 QV9 Passes Earth Safely

On September 10, 2025, the 100-foot asteroid 2025 QV9 flew by Earth at a speed exceeding 10,000 mph. NASA confirmed the asteroid passed at a safe distance, posing no threat.

NASA Mars Report Special Edition September 2025

NASA's special edition Mars Report for September 2025 details recent findings from Perseverance rover and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Highlights include evidence of ancient water and atmospheric studies. The report underscores progress in search for past life.