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NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA was started in 1958 as a part of the United States government. NASA is in charge of U.S. science and technology that has to do with space and airplanes. It is based in Washington DC.

NASA makes satellites. These satellites help scientists to learn more about Earth. NASA send satellites to probe out into space. NASA scientists study things in the solar system, and even farther away. A new program will send humans to explore asteroids, Mars and beyond.

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NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captures a haunting crescent view of Mars before a dramatic May 15 flyby

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 11, 2026, 14:19 (IST)

NASA captures a sea of spinning clouds over Antarctica’s remote volcanic island

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 08, 2026, 02:00 (IST)

NASA’s new plasma engine could reduce travel time to Mars

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 08, 2026, 03:00 (IST)

A newly discovered asteroid will pass within about 56,000 miles of Earth on Monday

etimes.in / May 13, 2026, 22:39 (IST)

A newly discovered asteroid, 2026 JH2, will pass within 56,000 miles of Earth on Monday, a distance closer than the moon. Identified by astronomers at multiple observatories, the asteroid is estimated to be 50-100 feet wide. Current calculations indicate no impact risk, despite ongoing efforts to refine its orbit.

Maha clears Rs 3 crore for NASA trip for 51 science expo winners

May 08, 2026, 05:11 (IST)

NASA’s ‘disco ball’ in space still tracking Earth after 50 years and it could last millions more

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 06, 2026, 03:00 (IST)

'Crocodile Bridge' on Mars: NASA’s Perseverance rover captures a mysterious ancient region on the Red Planet

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 06, 2026, 22:27 (IST)

Former NASA scientist says she “died” three times and saw the same afterlife each time

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 07, 2026, 17:00 (IST)

Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescope

AP / May 11, 2026, 16:28 (IST)

NASA's Webb Telescope has unveiled a breathtaking image of the Messier 77 galaxy, located 45 million light-years away. Its luminous core, fueled by a colossal black hole eight million times the sun's mass, radiates intensely as surrounding gas spirals inward. This powerful telescope, operational since 2021, captured these remarkable details in the Cetus constellation.

In 2001, Elon Musk tried purchasing Russian rockets, but the failed deal led to SpaceX

etimes.in / May 12, 2026, 18:50 (IST)

Elon Musk's 2001 trip to Russia to buy used rockets for SpaceX failed, prompting him to build his own. This pivotal moment, before SpaceX's official founding, shifted his strategy from acquisition to in-house manufacturing. The initial setback ultimately led to SpaceX's revolutionary approach to cost-effective spaceflight and its current industry leadership.

NASA radar captures parts of Mexico City dropping faster than scientists expected

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 19:34 (IST)

Mexico City is sinking. New satellite technology from NASA is precisely measuring how much the city is sinking each month. This subsidence is caused by groundwater depletion. The problem has been known for a long time. The new data will help scientists understand the issue better and plan for the future. This is a global problem affecting many cities.

Meet Dr Anand Megalingam: From a tractor driver’s son walking 6 kilometres to school to building a NASA-linked space-tech company

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 13, 2026, 14:31 (IST)

NASA confirms School bus-sized asteroid 2026 JH2 to pass very close to Earth

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 13, 2026, 18:44 (IST)

Why one place on Earth gets lightning almost every night

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 09, 2026, 16:50 (IST)

Scientists have identified Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela as the planet's top lightning hotspot. New satellite data reveals this tropical region experiences more lightning activity than the Congo Basin. These hotspots form due to specific atmospheric conditions, with warm air, moisture, and wind patterns creating constant storms. Lake Maracaibo's unique geography allows for nighttime storms, a phenomenon sometimes called Catatumbo lightning.

NASA just turned a retired Boeing 777 into a powerful airborne science lab: How a passenger jet became a flying laboratory for 100 scientists

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 12:39 (IST)

NASA releases 12,000 photos from Artemis II mission: How to view the full collection and the most stunning views of Earth yet

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 06, 2026, 12:40 (IST)

NASA used this town to train Moon astronauts: The German town built inside a meteor crater filled with diamonds

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 13, 2026, 21:40 (IST)

Meet Anil Menon: The doctor-turned-NASA astronaut heading to the ISS mission in July 2026

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 01, 2026, 17:51 (IST)

After SpaceX IPO, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin reportedly brings new plan seeks to address employee complaints about ...

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 07, 2026, 18:05 (IST)

Blue Origin has launched a new employee stock plan. This aims to boost morale and make benefits competitive with SpaceX. The new plan allows payouts during external funding rounds and tender offers. This offers employees a chance to realize value from their vested options. The company is also focused on its New Glenn rocket and lunar lander projects.