Have you ever seen the night sky glow without any city lights nearby? That mysterious phenomenon is called airglow—and it’s more than...

What if satellites could determine their exact orientation in space with pinpoint accuracy? That’s exactly what the ACES RED 1 experiment...

In the realm of space science, understanding plasma—the electrified gas that makes up most of the universe—is critical. To do this...

Imagine a computer so powerful, it can process vast amounts of data in real-time, survive harsh cosmic radiation, and run complex...

In space, a small crack or structural defect can quickly escalate into a major hazard. To ensure the safety and longevity of spacecraft,...

Space is a hostile environment. With high levels of radiation from the sun and cosmic sources, ordinary electronics often fail when...

The future of space exploration depends not only on powerful rockets and ambitious missions but also on smart, autonomous technologies...

The upper layers of Earth's atmosphere, particularly the ionosphere and thermosphere, are dynamic and influential regions that play a...

Lightning isn’t just a dazzling natural phenomenon we witness from Earth—it’s also a critical component of our planet’s weather and...

The STP-H5-integrated Miniature Electro-Static Analyzer-Reflight is a state-of-the-art space experiment aimed at studying the charged...

The STP-H5-Innovative Coatings Experiment is a forward-thinking investigation aimed at evaluating new materials for space applications....

The Space Test Program-H5 (STP-H5) GPS Radio Occultation and Ultraviolet Photometry Co-located experiment is a powerful scientific tool...

The STP-H5-Fabry Perot Spectrometer for Methane is an advanced Earth science instrument flown on the International Space Station to...

The STP-H5-Electro-Hydro Dynamics experiment represents a fascinating leap in the understanding of fluid behaviors under the unique...

Space missions are long, unpredictable, and evolving. What if your onboard computer could change with the mission? That’s what the CHREC...

Imagine you’re driving behind a truck blowing smoke—hard to see, right? In space, that 'smoke' can come from rocket plumes, venting...

How do we study the 'weather' in space? Unlike Earth's rain and sunshine, space weather involves particles, winds, and temperatures in...

Radiation is invisible, silent, and everywhere in space. For astronauts and equipment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), it’s...

Imagine your smartphone, but in space—only way smarter and tougher. That’s SpaceCube 2.0, an advanced space processor developed by NASA’s...

As data collection in space becomes more complex, so too does the challenge of getting that information back to Earth securely and...