NASA rockets to fly through flickering, vanishing auroras
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 22, 2025
Two NASA rocket missions are taking to the Alaskan skies in hopes of discovering why some auroras flicker, others pulsate, and still others are riddled with holes. Understanding these peculiar featu ... more
SwRI-led PUNCH spacecraft reach final milestone before launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 23, 2025
Four compact spacecraft, designed and constructed by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), have arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California for final preparations ahead of their upcoming lau ... more
Exoplanets face challenges from intense space weather
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2025
New research from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA's XMM-Newton highlights the harsh space weather that planets around other stars may face. The study focused on the impact of X-rays on pote ... more