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NASA SEES internship program links high school students with GN&C mentoring at Johnson Space Center AI
The SEES internship program places high school students on small, mission-focused research teams mentored by NASA and academic partners, with GN&C engineer Daniel Cohen highlighted as a mentor reflecting a culture of student-led learning…
APOD October 2026 series roundup: daily space images and brief explanations AI
A neutral overview of NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day entries for late October 2026, each presenting a different astronomical image with a short descriptive caption or explanation.
NASA Perseverance mission documents Martian dust in Jezero Crater and its implications for crew protection AI
Recent NASA reports describe measurements of Martian dust particles gathered by the Perseverance rover, including fine and ultrafine dust capable of penetrating lungs, and provide a 360-degree view of dustier scenes in Neretva Vallis wit…
BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems in Boulder, Colorado, inspects NASA NEO Surveyor sunshade AI
Two NASA photojournal pieces describe inspections of the NEO Surveyor sunshade at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in July 2026. The sunshade, built by Applied Aerospace, is part of NASA’s Near-Earth Object Surve…
NASA’s Artemis III to test future moon lander operations with crew including Andre Douglas AI
NASA plans Artemis III for 2027 to test future moon lander operations with a crew that includes Andre Douglas, as part of accelerating lander development with partners for 2028 missions.
Mars exploration updates: Curiosity and Perseverance milestones; Swift mission ends AI
A set of NASA blog updates and mission notices cover ongoing Mars exploration and the end of the Swift mission. The pieces report seasonal changes and cloud observations by Curiosity, a milestone odometer reading by Perseverance, and the…