Space Exploration

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The James Webb Space Telescope captures a detailed image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing its icy composition and glowing tail in deep space.

JWST Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Far beyond the familiar confines of our solar system, the James Webb Space Telescope detected methane and a bewildering array of organic chemistry on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.

Kyle Brenner·June 7, 2026

A futuristic, illuminated Johnson Space Center campus with advanced spacecraft on launchpads under a twilight sky.

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NASA Awards 7 Contracts for Johnson Space Center Upgrades

NASA awarded seven companies contracts totaling up to $300 million for upgrades at its Johnson Space Center.

Rick Donovan·June 6, 2026