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4 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA’s X 59 eXternal Vision System shows Mach 1.077 on Friday, June 5, 2026, marking the aircraft’s first time reaching supersonic speed in support of NASA’s Quesst mission. The moment represents a milestone for the aircraft as it transitions to include test flights faster than the speed of sound. NASA NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less took off and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching a top speed of approximately Mach 1.1 (713 mph) and altitude of 43,400 feet. The X-59’s flight began at 11:08 a.m. PDT and lasted 81 minutes, with the team focusing on flying qualities at both subsonic and then supersonic speeds. In the coming days, we expect to take the next step and push to Mach 1.4 jared isaacman NASA Administrator ”X-59 is getting ready for its quiet supersonic debut. Since the aircraft’s first flight on Oct. 28, 2025, the team has made tremendous progress, flying 16 times in the last 90 days and getting into a steady test rhythm. In the coming days, we expect to take the next step and push to Mach 1.4,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman “I’m grateful to the NASA team and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works for their help getting us to this point, and I hope this is the first of many collaborations as we rebuild NASA’s X-plane portfolio.” The X-59 is designed to fly at supersonic speeds while creating only a quiet thump instead of a loud sonic boom. For this flight, a NASA F‑15 chase plane flew nearby to monitor the X‑59. The loud sonic booms from the F-15 obscured any sound made by the X-59. “The X-59’s first supersonic flight is a testament to America’s enduring leadership in science, engineering, and aerospace innovation,” said Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. “This achievement comes as the Trump Administration continues work to unleash supersonic flight and enable American ingenuity.” This first supersonic flight is a significant milestone, but an event even more critical to the mission is upcoming. In just days, the aircraft is expected to make its first “mission conditions” flight, reaching a cruising speed of Mach 1.4 (925 mph) and altitude of approximately 55,000 feet. The X-59 also will be accompanied by a chase plane for this flight. NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first supersonic flight Friday, June 5, 2026, marking the first time the aircraft exceeded the speed of sound in support of NASA’s Quesst mission. The milestone represents a major step in flight testing as the aircraft expands into the supersonic portion of its flight envelope. NASA / Lori Losey This speed and altitude are the base conditions for the X-59 when it will eventually fly over several U.S. communities enabling NASA to gather data about how people may perceive its quiet thump. NASA will share this data with U.S. and international regulators to help establish new data-driven noise standards to enable a future viable market for supersonic commercial flight over land. For the last several months, the X-59 has been participating in an ongoing series of flights where the plane has been flying at a wide range of speeds and altitudes – a process known as envelope expansion . These tests are the first phase of the X-59’s flight testing. They are focused on performance and involve chase plane monitoring. When the aircraft completes this phase it will enter another, focused on its sound profile in order to verify its quiet thump capability. The X-59 is the centerpiece of NASA’s Quesst mission , which aims to demonstrate quiet supersonic flight and help enable commercial supersonic flight over land worldwide. These advancements will help travelers reach their preferred destinations faster, spending less time in the air. Through Quesst’s development of the X-59, NASA also will deliver design tools and technology for quiet supersonic airliners that will achieve the high speeds desired by commercial operators without disturbing people on the ground. NASA will validate design tools through ground and flight testing, providing U.S. aircraft manufacturers the ability to explore new quiet supersonic concepts, and provide them with confidence that their resulting designs will meet quiet flight requirements. Read more about NASA’s Quesst mission and the X-59. Facebook logo @NASA @NASAaero @NASAes @NASA @NASAaero @NASA_es Instagram logo @NASA @NASAaero @NASA_es Linkedin logo @NASA Explore More 6 min read NASA’s X-59 Prepares for First Supersonic Flight Article 2 weeks ago 4 min read Keeping NASA Flying: Ground Crews Ensure Aircraft Readiness Article 2 weeks ago 4 min read NASA Announces Winners in University Aeronautics Competition Article 3 weeks ago Keep Exploring Discover More Topics From NASA Missions Artemis Aeronautics STEM Explore NASA’s History Share Details Last Updated Jun 08, 2026 Editor Jim Banke Contact Matt Kamlet matthew.r.kamlet@nasa.gov Kristen Hatfield kristen.m.hatfield@nasa.gov Location Armstrong Flight Research Center Related Terms Aeronautics Armstrong Flight Research Center Low Boom Flight Demonstrator NASA Aircraft Quesst: The Flights Supersonic Flight
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology team that won the 2026 RASC-AL competition for their project, Exploration-Class Lunar Integrated Power SystEm. Credit: National Institute of Aerospace NASA announced the Massachusetts Institute of Technology project, Exploration-Class Lunar Integrated Power SystEm, as the first place winner for the 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) competition, which challenges students to bridge gaps in aerospace technology by innovating new system concepts and prototypes. Another team from the same university won second place overall for their project, Mars Exploration Layered Infrastructure for Operations, Research, and Advancement, while Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University took third place with the Mars Pylon Network. Empowering the next generation, the competition also supports the agency’s workforce development priorities by offering university teams hands-on experience in mission architecture development, systems engineering, and technical communication. “The winning teams demonstrated how academic innovation can support Artemis mission goals,” said Daniel Mazanek, program sponsor for RASC-AL and senior space systems engineer, NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. “Their work highlights the important role student research plays in shaping future space exploration, and the results showcase how disciplined analysis can elevate innovative ideas into viable exploration concepts.” Fourteen finalists attended the multi-day RASC-AL Forum in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and gave formal presentations outlining their mission architectures, technology solutions, and supporting analysis. These discussions provided students with real-time engineering feedback, exposing them to the rigor and scrutiny applied to human spaceflight concepts under development within the agency. Awards were presented to teams demonstrating the highest levels of technical rigor, innovation, and mission alignment. In addition to the top prizes, other awards included: Best in Communications, Position, Navigation, and Time Architectures for Mars Surface Operations Theme: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mars Exploration Layered Infrastructure for Operations, Research, and Advancement MELIORA) Best in Lunar Sample Return Concept Theme: South Dakota State University Sample Extraction of Lunar Elements for Network Entry (SELENE) Best in Lunar Surface Power and Power Management and Distribution Architectures Theme: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Exploration-Class Lunar Integrated Power SystEm (ECLIPSE) Best in Lunar Technology Demonstrations Leveraging Common Infrastructure Theme: Massachusetts Institute of Technology CLPS-enabled Highly-autonomous End-to-End isruSystem Evaluations to Build Understanding and Resilient Growth by Experimenting with Regolith (CHEESEBURGER) Best Prototype: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Campus Advanced Utilization of Resources for Energy & Viability Off-Earth (Project AUREVO) University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with Leonardo de Vinci Engineering School Mining and Advanced Transformation of Regolith for Infrastructure and eXpansion (MATRIX) “The RASC-AL program allows students to demonstrate their ability to transform innovative concepts into technically sound studies, with emphasis on technical rigor, clear communication, and systems-level thinking,” said Christopher Jones, program sponsor for RASC-AL and chief technologist for the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate at NASA Langley. “These are the hallmarks of effective engineering that we’re looking for and reflect the standards required for real-world aerospace problem-solving,” The NASA RASC-AL competition represents a cross-agency collaboration. The competition is administered by the National Institute of Aerospace and managed by the NASA Tournament Lab, part of the agency’s Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program. For more information, visit: https://go.nasa.gov/3GS1OGm
5 min read NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Research Continues on Earth Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover walks on a treadmill while in a space suit harnessed to NASA’s Active Response Gravity Offload System at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Glover is simulating a walk on a planetary surface while in a suit that has been offloaded to lunar gravity. Artemis II astronauts completed this and other suited tasks before their mission launched and within a few days of landing, giving researchers a chance to assess how quickly upon landing crews’ bodies adapt to a different gravity. Results will help scientists better understand how soon after landing crews can complete mission-critical tasks on the surface of the Moon or Mars. NASA/Robert Markowitz Since NASA’s Artemis II crew members safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10 after their record-setting mission around the Moon, science teams have been busy collecting more data and combing through observations collected on the test flight. Results from these science investigations will help support safe human exploration of deep space and provide a blueprint for how future missions will conduct science on the lunar surface as NASA builds a Moon Base and develops an enduring human presence there. Postflight crew health, performance data In the hours, days, and weeks after landing, the Artemis II crew members, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, contributed critical data to help the agency understand how the human body reacts to spaceflight. Collecting this data as soon as possible after landing was important to understand how the body adapts from microgravity to Earth’s gravity. The data will inform NASA’s understanding of how quickly crews can complete mission-critical tasks after landing on a planetary surface like the Moon or Mars, where there won’t be landing support personnel to assist. Within a day of splashdown, researchers collected a suite of data for the Artemis II Spaceflight Standard Measures study, which is part of a larger effort across the astronaut corps to gather a baseline set of health measurements on blood pressure, heart rate, eye health, and motor control. Crew members also completed a mini obstacle course, which included lying down, standing up, unfurling a rope ladder, ladder climbing, and more, to assess how their bodies were adapting to Earth’s gravity. Once the crew returned to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, researchers guided them through further medical check-ups and tests of motor control . Over the next several days, the crew completed obstacle courses wearing spacesuits offloaded to lunar gravity, which is roughly one-sixth the force of Earth’s gravity. Researchers are now analyzing this data to gain insight into how crews may perform as they adapt to the gravity of a planetary surface. As part of the Immune Biomarkers study, researchers are comparing blood and saliva samples collected after the Artemis II splashdown with samples collected preflight and during the mission. Among other topics, the study investigates whether and how dormant viruses reawaken in astronauts’ bodies while in space. Some crew members completed postflight cognition tests and a simulated manual spacecraft docking task to assess motor control for the ARCHeR ( Artemis Research for Crew Health & Readiness ) study. This, combined with data collected through a wrist-worn device while crew members were in space, is used to understand the effect of space hazards on well-being and performance. Initial data collections for Artemis II health studies concluded 45 days after splashdown. However, medical teams will continually monitor astronaut health throughout the Artemis II crew members’ lifetimes. Once this data is processed and anonymized, information will be available for scientists to study the effects of spaceflight via a request to NASA’s Life Sciences Data Archive . The results from this work could lead to new technologies and studies that help predict the adaptability of crews on future missions to the Moon and Mars. Analyzing astronaut-derived organ chips flown around Moon A scientist handles AVATAR organ chips following their journey around the Moon aboard Orion. The chips contain cells from each astronaut and are being prepared for detailed analysis. NASA Organ chips from NASA’s AVATAR ( A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response ) investigation are being analyzed at chip developer Emulate’s laboratory in Boston. The organ chips included bone marrow cells from each Artemis II astronaut. They flew around the Moon with the astronauts, and now researchers are studying these organ chips to determine how deep space radiation and microgravity affect human health at the molecular level. Scientists are comparing the chips flown aboard the spacecraft to ground controls and crew blood samples using advanced techniques, including single-cell RNA sequencing. The analysis will characterize how organ chips model individual responses to spaceflight, which is data that could allow NASA to send future astronauts’ AVATAR chips ahead on missions to develop personalized medical kits. The researchers plan to share early findings at scientific conferences while full analysis continues. Lunar imagery, audio for data release In this April 3, 2026, image, the Artemis II lunar science team is shown working in the Science Evaluation Room in the Mission Control Center at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The team is putting together a plan of science observations for the Artemis II crew, which was headed toward the Moon aboard Orion. As they passed the Moon at closest approach on April 6, the crew applied the geology skills they learned in the classroom and in Moon-like environments on Earth as they photographed and described nuances of geologic features such as impact craters, ancient lava flows, and surface cracks and ridges. The crew noted differences in color, brightness, and texture — details that provide clues to surface composition and history. NASA/Bill Stafford On April 6, the Artemis II crew members studied features on and around the Moon for nearly seven hours during Orion’s closest approach to the lunar surface. Their work was guided by a minute-by-minute observation plan developed by the Artemis II lunar science team. Scientists are reviewing the data collected from the mission, which includes images, video, and audio files, to release a report of their initial data interpretations later this year. The report will cover observations of impact flashes, variations in color on the lunar surface, and the shape and texture of faults and ridges. The team also will publish a report on how Artemis II lunar science observations were planned, organized, and executed for the benefit of future Artemis missions. NASA will publish more than 100 science-related audio recordings with transcripts, as well as approximately 11,500 Earth and Moon image and video files from the mission science campaign, with accompanying data. While many of these images already are public, these records will be available through NASA’s Planetary Data System , a public archive of data from all of NASA’s planetary missions. To get the data ready, the team is converting files into standard formats that anyone can easily open and add information to make the data searchable in NASA’s archive for generations to come. For more information on NASA’s Artemis II science efforts, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis-ii-science/ Karen Fox / Molly Wasser Headquarters, Washington 240-285-5155 / 240-419-1732 [email protected] / [email protected] Facebook logo @NASA @NASAScience @NASASolarSystem @NASA @NASASolarSystem @NASAScience_ Instagram logo @NASA @NASASolarSystem @NASAScience_ Linkedin logo @NASA Read More Share Details Last Updated Jun 08, 2026 Related Terms Artemis 2 Biological & Physical Sciences Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate Human Research Program Lunar Discovery & Exploration Program Missions Explore More 5 min read Digging Back in Time in the UAE Once below a shallow sea, Jabal al Fāyah now stands above the desert in the… Article 10 hours ago 3 min read Fighting Fire With Fire In fire-prone ecosystems in Australia’s Northern Territory, prescribed burns are lit to minimize the severity… Article 3 days ago 4 min read A Moonlit Earth as Seen From Artemis II An astronaut’s photo, taken en route to the Moon, reveals our planet and its place… Article 4 days ago Keep Exploring Discover Related Topics Missions Humans in Space Climate Change Solar System
5 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This sunset photo shows Deep Space Station 14, the 230-foot-wide (70-meter) antenna at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California, part of NASA’s Deep Space Network. NASA/JPL NASA has completed the investigation into the damage sustained last year at its 70-meter radio-frequency antenna, known as the Deep Space Station 14 (DSS-14), at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California. The agency has classified the event as a Type A mishap based on the total cost of damages. The antenna will remain offline to complete repairs and previously scheduled upgrades. “NASA takes safety and any departure from established procedures seriously, and the investigation at Goldstone made clear that we must strengthen our processes. We are acting on the investigation’s findings,” said Joel Montalbano, acting associate administrator for NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. “We will update and improve procedures, rebuild core in-house capabilities, and reinforce operational discipline across the Deep Space Network. NASA remains focused on learning from this and modernizing systems, so DSS-14 and the broader network are ready to support our ambitious future missions.” On Sept. 16, 2025, the DSS‑14 antenna over‑rotated while actively tracking the Juno mission, placing excessive stress on cabling and associated structural supports. Water lines tied to the antenna’s fire‑suppression system also were damaged, causing significant flooding in the facility. There were no injuries. NASA convened a Mishap Investigation Board, bringing together experts from across the agency to examine the technical, organizational, and cultural factors behind the incident. The board conducted on‑site inspections, interviews, and detailed reviews of technical documentation and operational logs from all three Deep Space Network sites. The board completed its final report in April and submitted it for agency concurrence. The investigation issued findings and recommendations that emphasize training, technical rigor, operational procedures, system design, clear roles and responsibilities, and safety assurance. At the same time, teams already are applying lessons learned across all network sites to improve operational consistency. These steps will help bolster the network and reduce the risk of future mishaps. In its final report, the board found the mishap primarily stemmed from software weaknesses, human error, and an undetected failure in the antenna’s hydraulic limit system. Investigators determined an electrical issue at the antenna the previous day caused the control system to misreport the antenna’s rotation state, an issue that went unnoticed and triggered multiple limit-stops during the Juno track on Sept. 16. While working to identify the limit-stop problem, operators performed several troubleshooting steps that inadvertently bypassed software and hardware safeguards, which ultimately led to the over-rotation incident. After flooding in the antenna base was observed, operators attempted to stow the antenna as a safety precaution, however, because the system had already passed the rotation limits, this action drove the antenna further into over‑rotation, causing additional damage. Additionally, the investigation found the antenna’s hydraulic limit system, its final mechanical safeguard, was inoperable on Sept. 16 after being damaged in an undocumented prior incident. The system also had not been adequately tested for an undetermined period of time. Investigators also concluded workplace culture pressured operators to work as expeditiously as possible, often stretching beyond their usual roles, expertise, and training, to keep the antenna operating. The board states the cultural conditions observed at Goldstone were not present at the network’s other sites, where roles and responsibilities are followed more consistently. Other contributing factors outlined in the report include inadequate procedures, reliance on undocumented practices and tacit knowledge, and gaps in the antenna’s control logic. NASA will accept this as the final report. The agency estimates repairs will cost between $4.1 and $4.6 million, with a final figure to be determined after the antenna’s systems are fully assessed. The antenna will remain offline as it enters its previously scheduled extended maintenance and upgrade period, originally set to begin in August and expected to be completed by October 2028. These upgrades are part of broader network improvements essential to supporting future exploration and science missions, as well as enhancing the nation’s planetary defense capabilities. “We are committed to learning everything we can from this incident, and we’ve already begun putting those lessons into practice,” said Kevin Coggins, deputy associate administrator for NASA’s SCaN (Space Communications and Navigation) Program at the agency’s headquarters. “Our teams are working to strengthen and standardize processes and training across all three network sites to ensure it remains resilient, consistent, and ready to support the next generation of missions. Every challenge is an opportunity to improve, and this is no exception.” The Deep Space Network continues to provide full coverage for more than 40 missions despite the DSS‑14 incident. The network’s 13 other antennas, located at complexes in California, Australia, and Spain, are supporting all tracking needs without interruption. A dedicated scheduling team allocates antenna time across the network to meet each mission’s science and data‑return objectives. The team also maintains continuous coverage when an antenna goes offline for maintenance or an unexpected outage. To view the report, which includes redactions to protect proprietary and privacy-sensitive material, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dss14-mishap-investigation-board-report-signed-final-redacted-hm-tagged-508.pdf?emrc=74c749 Share Details Last Updated Jun 05, 2026 Related Terms Space Communications & Navigation Program Communicating and Navigating with Missions Deep Space Network Explore More 2 min read NASA Draws on Industry for Mars Telecommunications Network Article 4 weeks ago 4 min read 20 Years of Space Communications and Navigation Article 4 weeks ago 3 min read I Am Artemis: Kathleen Harmon Article 4 weeks ago Keep Exploring Discover Related Topics Missions Humans in Space Climate Change Solar System
Warming waters decrease upwelling and lead to stress on marine microorganisms due to limited availability of vital nutrients. Red indicates the regions of highest nutrient-related stress. Kel Elkins/NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 5. A new study combining NASA satellite observations, ocean surveys, and genetic testing on marine microorganisms found evidence that warming ocean waters may be limiting nutrient availability across much of the global ocean. The researchers report that this nutrient stress affects microscopic marine organisms and could influence marine ecosystems over time. The research, published June 5 in Science Advances, tracked the condition of phytoplankton , which form the base of ocean food webs. Rather than measuring nutrients like nitrogen, iron, and phosphorus directly, the researchers inferred stress by tracking subtle shifts in the ratio of carbon to chlorophyll in phytoplankton observed from space. When the amount of chlorophyll decreases relative to carbon as seen in satellite data, it’s an indication that the plankton are stressed. “As our ocean continues to change, the ability to observe and track ocean conditions through sustained, high quality remote sensing observations has never been more important,” said Laura Lorenzoni, Program Scientist for NASA’s Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Program at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “This is fundamental, as plankton communities are the base of the marine food web on which important economic activities rely.” The research team combined two decades of data from NASA’s Aqua satellite’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor with plankton samples collected on research cruises around the world. The approach linked large-scale satellite observations with genetic markers in Prochlorococcus, a tiny but abundant marine microbe that shows signs of nutrient stress in its DNA. The result is a global map revealing where phytoplankton are thriving and where they’re struggling. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ocean chlorophyll, as observed with NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument between January 2010 through May 2016. Marit Jentoft-Nilsen/NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center The strongest indications of nutrient stress on plankton appeared in the subtropical gyres, which are vast, relatively calm regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. In these areas, a layer of warm surface water stifles the flow of colder water from deeper in the ocean. “When the surface of the ocean warms, it generates this very stable situation where a layer of low-density water sits on top of higher-density cold water,” said study coauthor Adam Martiny, an oceanographer at the University of California, Irvine. “You’ve probably experienced that if you’ve ever been to a lake in the summertime—it’s super warm right on the surface, and very cold deeper down when you stick your legs in.” This layering blocks the upward flow of nutrient-rich water, limiting the availability of ocean surface nutrients that are crucial for plankton. In the South Pacific, one of the most nutrient-poor regions, a layer of warm surface water contributed to nitrogen and iron shortages, producing the most severe nutrient-related stress that the team discovered. But the researchers were surprised to find that parts of the North Atlantic experience less nutrient stress than expected. Although there was evidence of a lack of phosphorus, the impact on microorganisms was comparatively mild. That difference may reflect the biology of the organisms themselves. Phytoplankton can partially compensate for phosphorus shortages by recycling phosphorus more efficiently or replacing phosphorus-rich molecules inside their cells. Nitrogen shortages are harder to overcome because nitrogen is crucial for the proteins and cellular machinery required for photosynthesis and nutrient uptake. The study revealed that nutrient stress is strongly correlated with seasons and major weather cycles such as El Niño and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, which lead to warming waters in the Pacific Ocean. During La Niña events, which cool water over a large part of the Pacific, stronger upwelling brought more nutrients to surface waters and reduced stress in some regions. Superimposed on those multi-year cycles, however, was a longer-term trend. From 2002 through 2021, average sea-surface temperatures increased across nearly 90% of the ocean area examined in the study. Over the same period, nutrient stress generally intensified, consistent with previous hypothesis that warming oceans may become increasingly stratified and less able to replenish surface nutrients. In many nutrient-poor regions of the Southern Hemisphere, however, the researchers found evidence that nutrient stress had not increased as much as expected despite significant warming. They suspect that microbes capable of capturing nitrogen from the air may partially offset the effects of reduced nutrient mixing. That finding hints that marine ecosystems may possess more resilience to warming climates than some models predict. It also underscores the complexity of forecasting how ocean biology will respond to continued warming. “We have two really powerful tools,” said study coauthor Michael Behrenfeld, a biochemist with Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The tools include satellite observations and cellular studies. “Both produce big data sets, but they are kind of opposites. We have very detailed data about microscopic phytoplankton … and then we have global coverage with satellites.” By combining satellites that monitor the entire ocean with genetic clues carried inside microscopic plankton, the researchers say they are gaining a new way to track biological responses to changing environmental conditions near real time. By James Riordon NASA’s Earth Science News Team Media contact: Elizabeth Vlock NASA Headquarters About the Author James Riordon Senior Science Writer Explore More 5 min read Digging Back in Time in the UAE Once below a shallow sea, Jabal al Fāyah now stands above the desert in the… Article 10 hours ago 3 min read Fighting Fire With Fire In fire-prone ecosystems in Australia’s Northern Territory, prescribed burns are lit to minimize the severity… Article 3 days ago 5 min read NASA-Funded Study Shows Wildfire Smoke’s Hidden Ozone Toll Over the last decade, wildfires have worsened ground-level ozone pollution across much of the contiguous… Article 4 days ago
A year after America’s first spacewalk, Gemini IX-A Eugene Cernan stepped outside his spacecraft for an ambitious extravehicular activity scheduled for 167 minutes. The challenges he faced led NASA to reevaluate plans, equipment, and training for future spacewalks. NASA One year after Gemini IV astronaut Edward H. White completed NASA’s first spacewalk the agency prepared for a demanding second excursion. Originally scheduled for Gemini VIII, the extravehicular activity (EVA) was reassigned to Gemini IX-A after that mission ended early, with Gene Cernan taking on the task. On June 5, 1966—the mission’s third day—Cernan exited the spacecraft and quickly found himself fighting his own equipment. His spacesuit was so rigid that even simple movements required intense effort. He struggled to complete the simplest maneuvers. Within minutes, Cernan was exhausted and sweating profusely. His spacesuit was cooled only through the circulation of oxygen and as he worked to complete the goals of the EVA, his helmet fogged over completely, obstructing his view and his heart rate rose to about 180 beats per minute. As concerns grew that he might lose consciousness, the EVA was called off and Cernan’s spacewalk ended after two hours and eight minutes. When Gemini IX-A returned to Earth, doctors found that Cernan had lost 13 pounds during the three-day mission, most of it water lost during his EVA. The challenges Cernan faced that day reshaped NASA’s approach to spacewalking. His experience directly influenced improved training methods, refined EVA procedures, and precipitated advances in spacesuit design—key steps in preparing astronauts for lunar surface missions just a few years later. Credit: NASA
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Eurostat opublikował zaktualizowane dane dotyczące uczniów i studentów w Europie. Zestaw danych obejmuje informacje o zapisach według poziomu wykształcenia, płci, rodzaju instytucji oraz intensywności uczestnictwa. Kluczowe informacje Poziom wykształcenia: Dane dotyczą uczniów w szkołach podstawowych, średnich oraz studentów na uczelniach wyższych. Płeć: Statystyki są podzielone na chłopców i dziewczęta. Rodzaj instytucji: Uwzględniono zarówno publiczne, jak i prywatne placówki edukacyjne. Intensywność uczestnictwa: Analizowane są różne formy uczestnictwa w zajęciach edukacyjnych. Te dane są istotne dla analizy trendów w edukacji oraz planowania polityki edukacyjnej w krajach członkowskich Unii Europejskiej.
Średnia liczba drobiu w regionach NUTS 2 Według danych opublikowanych przez Eurostat, w 2022 roku średnia liczba drobiu w regionach NUTS 2 w Unii Europejskiej wyniosła 1,5 miliarda sztuk. Warto zauważyć, że liczba ta różni się znacznie w zależności od regionu. Najwięksi producenci drobiu Polska - 0,6 miliarda sztuk Francja - 0,5 miliarda sztuk Niemcy - 0,4 miliarda sztuk Te trzy kraje stanowią ponad 60% całkowitej liczby drobiu w UE. Warto również zauważyć, że w ostatnich latach liczba ta systematycznie rośnie, co może być wynikiem zwiększonego zapotrzebowania na mięso drobiowe. „Dane te pokazują, jak ważny jest sektor drobiarski dla gospodarki europejskiej” - powiedział przedstawiciel Eurostat.
W maju i czerwcu każdego roku, satellity NASA zazwyczaj zaczynają wykrywać dużą liczbę pożarów w regionach Top End i Arnhem Land w Terytorium Północnym Australii. W niektóre dni, szczególnie po południu, pożary mogą przypominać znaczne pożary dzikie na obrazach satelitarnych, rozprzestrzeniając się szeroko i produkując rozległe smugi dymu. Tak było, gdy satelita Aqua NASA uchwycił ten obraz dymu i pożarów w popołudnie 28 maja 2026 . Często jednak pożary w tym obszarze wyglądają na mniejsze i mniej groźne. W porankach, zaledwie kilka dni wcześniej i później , na przykład, satelity NASA wykryły niewiele dymu, mimo że zaobserwowały wiele anomalii termicznych , czyli hotspotów, które wskazywały na aktywność pożarową. Wzór wypalania, lokalizacja i czas są zgodne z kontrolowanymi pożarami , które są celowo zapalane w celu zarządzania krajobrazem. Zarządcy gruntów zazwyczaj zapalają ognie rano, a dym narasta w ciągu dnia. Proces ten czasami tworzy znaczne smugi, gdy występują prądy wstępujące i umiarkowane wiatry, które przenoszą dym z pożarów, jak miało to miejsce 28 maja i ponownie 2 czerwca . Pożary zazwyczaj spalają trawy przystosowane do ognia, podszyt i rozproszone drzewa w regionach ekosystemów sawann tropikalnych . W ciągu ostatnich kilku dziesięcioleci zarządcy gruntów w regionie połączyli głęboko zakorzenione praktyki zarządzania gruntami rdzennych mieszkańców z nowoczesnymi technologiami, aby ustanowić programy zarządzania krajobrazem na dużą skalę, takie jak projekt West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement oraz Arnhem Land Fire Abatement . Celem tych działań jest celowe wypalanie części podszytu sawanny, aby stworzyć strefy pożarowe i zmniejszyć ładunki paliwowe na początku sezonu suchego, co pozwala na ograniczenie bardziej destrukcyjnych i intensywnych w emisjach pożarów w późniejszym okresie. Sezon suchy zazwyczaj zaczyna się w maju i trwa do września, według Biura Meteorologicznego Australii . Choć badania są w toku, istnieją oznaki, że wysiłki związane z kontrolowanym wypalaniem przynoszą zamierzony efekt. Analiza obserwacji satelitarnych pożarów sugeruje, że działania te przesunęły aktywność pożarową z późnego na wczesny okres sezonu suchego, prowadząc do zmniejszenia pożarów o wysokiej intensywności i emisji. Obraz NASA Earth Observatory autorstwa Michali Garrison, wykorzystujący dane MODIS z NASA EOSDIS LANCE i GIBS/Worldview . Historia autorstwa Adama Voilanda.
Eurostat opublikował nowe dane dotyczące odbiorców rent inwalidzkich w krajach Unii Europejskiej. Zgodnie z raportem, liczba beneficjentów rent inwalidzkich różni się w zależności od płci. Kluczowe dane W 2022 roku w UE było 9,6 miliona mężczyzn i 6,3 miliona kobiet, którzy otrzymywali renty inwalidzkie. W Polsce liczba mężczyzn korzystających z rent inwalidzkich wynosiła 1,2 miliona, a kobiet 0,7 miliona. Warto zauważyć, że w większości krajów UE mężczyźni stanowią większą część beneficjentów. Wnioski Różnice w liczbie odbiorców rent inwalidzkich między płciami mogą być wynikiem różnych czynników, w tym warunków pracy i długości życia. Eurostat podkreśla znaczenie dalszej analizy tych danych w kontekście polityki społecznej.