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A NASA A200 aircraft will fly low over farmland near Transit, Texas, from Oct 22 to Nov 9 2026, measuring methane, ammonia and particulate emissions. The FarmFlux mission aims to fill gaps in Earth‑system science.
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NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive up to $1 million each through the Minority University Research and Education Project (M‑STAR) to advance space‑technology research, foster student‑faculty engagement, and build a future workforce for deep‑space exploration.
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A NASA team is developing solid‑state batteries that could operate in the Moon’s extreme cold, offering a safer, longer‑lasting power source for future Artemis missions and beyond.
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On April 6 2026 the Artemis II crew photographed a crescent Earth setting over the Moon’s limb, and NASA announced a live briefing on October 23 2026 to discuss progress toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface by 2028.
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A NASA image from October 11 2026 shows Hurricane Simon as a category‑4 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast, revealing sustained winds of 250 km/h, mesospheric gravity waves, and the limits of intensity forecasting—key learning points for students and enthusiasts.
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The 14 October 2026 APOD shows Mars passing near the Beehive star cluster under a vivid aurora over Sweden. This image offers a concise, visual entry point into solar‑terrestrial physics, stellar dynamics, and simple classroom projects—all without leaving the page.
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How a South Pole observatory turns melted ice into a window on the universe, and what it means for learners everywhere.
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False‑color Landsat images from October 2026 reveal extensive flooding in Thailand, providing educators with a real‑world example of monsoon dynamics, satellite detection, and climate‑related risk.
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The upcoming NASA‑SpaceX 35th commercial resupply flight will deliver over 6,300 lb of cargo and a suite of experiments to the International Space Station. This article outlines the mission’s highlights and explains how they can inspire students across India and around the world.
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NASA’s Glenn Research Center seeks Phase 1 proposals for a new laboratory that will test and develop power systems vital to the Artemis program, a future Moon Base, and Mars exploration. The solicitation outlines requirements, timelines, and opportunities for industry and academic partners.
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Exploring the science of lunar tribocharging and a new NASA incentive for safe ESD mitigation – plus how students can design solutions.
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NASA Earth Observatory’s monthly puzzler for October 2026 challenges readers to identify a satellite‑captured location, offering clues about geology, instrumentation and remote‑sensing bands while awarding bragging rights to the first correct guess.
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