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BALTIMORE — In many ways, the conference underway this week at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore is more like a celebration. About one year into the science mission for the James Webb Space Telescope, the historic observatory is largely an awe-inspiring success. Take, for instance, Marcia Rieke, the principal investigator in charge of the near-infrared camera aboard the ...

NASA’s Juno spacecraft has conducted another close flyby of Jupiter, returning a stunning batch of images that display the giant planet’s cloud bands, storms and moons.

As space missions generate exponentially more data and commercial activity in space, we are reaching the limits of what radio can handle. As a result, engineers are now looking to harness the power of laser beams, offering a solution to the growing demands of space communication.

The Deep Space Network is NASA’s link to the planets, and it needs additional support if we ever hope to boldly go where no one has gone before, writes Don Lincoln.

NASA Features Laser Communication System for Their Psyche Asteroid Probe - Industry Tap

Kari Bosley became the lead mission planner for the James Webb Space Telescope despite the hurdles that stood in her way.

Kari Bosley became the lead mission planner for the James Webb Space Telescope despite the hurdles that stood in her way.

NASA's Space Launch System is facing financial constraints after a report by the Government Accountability Office found that the mega moon rocket is "unaffordable."

NASA's Space Launch System is facing financial constraints after a report by the Government Accountability Office found that the mega moon rocket is "unaffordable."

A history of the NASA Cassini mission, its path to Saturn, discoveries at the rings and Enceladus, and the Huygens probes landing on Titan.