NASA Science

Join us for a first look at @NASARoman! Media are invited to a virtual news conference on Wednesday, July 29 at 2pm EDT for mission updates ahead of launch: go.nasa.gov/4pwHbVH

A NASA-sponsored team developed a novel approach to observing high-energy particles in the near-Earth space environment. Built for a CubeSat mission, the REAL instrument is improving understanding of space weather effects and is accessible to future small, low-cost spacecraft. Learn more at: go.nasa.gov/4pwiV5T

Today, that legacy continues. Through Artemis and our plans for the Moon and Mars, we’re building the foundation for long‑term exploration, pushing farther, testing new technologies, and opening new windows into our solar system.

Seven years later, we reached a new frontier: Mars. Viking 1 became the first successful lander on the Red Planet. Together with its twin, Viking captured historic images and returned science that continues to shape our understanding of Mars 50 years later.

On this day, history was made on the Moon and Mars! Here's how these milestones advanced our understanding of both worlds. 🧵

Mars in motion! ⏩ While on its way to explore a mysterious, metal-rich asteroid, our Psyche spacecraft sped by Mars for a gravity assist to pick up speed and adjust its trajectory. As it approached the planet, it captured this series of high-res snaps.

NASA-supported research helped advance understanding of how light can support healing and health. It’s another example of space-driven science finding purpose here on Earth. go.nasa.gov/3QvAw0D

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This is how we’re sending a flying robot to Saturn’s largest moon. Today at 2pm ET: Go behind the scenes with the Dragonfly team for an exclusive cleanroom look at how this rotorcraft is coming together for its journey to Titan: go.nasa.gov/4fkIdPQ

Join us live on July 16 at 2 p.m. ET to meet the team building NASA’s Dragonfly, learn how it will explore Titan’s rich prebiotic chemistry (the molecules and processes that can lead to life), and see how the mission is coming together. Set a reminder: youtube.com/watch?v=nQeXWo…

🚀 Student projects take flight! 🎈 On July 1, 25 middle & high school experiments launched aboard a @worldviewspace high-altitude balloon as part of the fifth @NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Check it out & pre-register now for next year’s challenge! 📚✨ go.nasa.gov/4prkAtx

Join the quest and discover more: go.nasa.gov/4wDcEYp

Some discoveries answer questions; the best ones inspire new ones. For generations, NASA missions have turned curiosity into knowledge and knowledge into new possibilities. There’s still so much left to discover, and we’re just getting started.

See Earth’s forests in greater detail with GEDI Version 3. NASA has released GEDI Version 3 global data products, offering the most detailed view yet of Earth’s 3D forest structure from the International Space Station. The release includes enhanced geolocation and data collected from 2019–2025. Explore more at go.nasa.gov/4bjkUog

On July 16 at 2 p.m. ET, meet the scientists and engineers behind NASA's first flying science laboratory for another world. 🚁 Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Dragonfly's progress and live Q&A with mission experts. 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=nQeXWo…

How can satellite imagery support wildland fire management? Join us on July 16 for a demonstration of new Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 capabilities in NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS). Register: go.nasa.gov/44WyFpi

Your science can change the world. But where do you start? We created the NASA Earth Science Applications Guidebook to help established and early career scientists turn their research into effective, real-world solutions. This interactive guide provides practical advice on developing proposals, building partnerships with users, and delivering application impact. go.nasa.gov/4wyTaUN

Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026. Satellite-based maps of ground displacement reveal how the land surface moved, providing insight into the forces behind the severe destruction. Let’s take a closer look at the map 👇

What starts as research to protect astronauts can lead to benefits here on Earth. NASA-funded studies of space radiation and DNA damage helped support a cancer diagnostic test, one more example of how exploration can spark innovation for everyday life. go.nasa.gov/3Ha7if5