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NASA's Arcstone Mission: Using the Moon to Improve Earth Observation Data

By measuring lunar reflectance, NASA's Arcstone mission seeks to establish a universal standard for satellite calibration, enhancing environmental monitoring.

2 Jul 2025

NASA’s “Gravity Poppers” Aim to Reveal What’s Hidden Inside Asteroids

NASA's Gravity Poppers are innovative hopping probes designed to explore asteroids, collecting crucial gravity data to reveal hidden interior structures.

4 Jun 2025

NASA Tests Miniature Tritium Generator to Power Autonomous Space Sensors

NASA's tritium betavoltaic devices offer a compact, efficient power solution for autonomous sensors, enhancing capabilities for lunar and deep-space missions.

3 Jun 2025

KAUST Scientists Develop High-Resolution Satellite Tool to Track Coral Bleaching in Real Time

KAUST's advanced satellite tool provides high-resolution monitoring of coral bleaching, crucial for effective marine conservation in the face of climate change.

29 May 2025

Smart Agriculture Gets Smarter with AI and IoT Integration in Central Pivot Irrigation

A fully automated AI-IoT system detects and treats plant diseases in real time, enhancing precision agriculture with advanced deep learning and IoT integration.

21 May 2025

NASA’s AVIRIS-3 Sensor Offers a New Edge in Wildfire Detection and Response

AVIRIS-3 revolutionizes wildfire management by delivering instant thermal imagery, aiding firefighters in real-time decision-making and resource allocation.

16 May 2025

NASA Satellites Spot Key Whale Food from Space, Boosting Conservation Efforts

NASA's satellite sensors track Calanus finmarchicus, crucial for North Atlantic right whales, enhancing conservation efforts and ocean ecosystem monitoring.

14 May 2025

NASA Explores Quantum Sensing in Space with Matter-Wave Interferometry

Matter-wave interferometry aboard the ISS enables precise measurements of gravitational fields, advancing our understanding of the universe's fundamental laws.

13 May 2025

NASA Unveils New Lidar Sensor for High-Resolution Atmospheric Wind Mapping

With the Aerosol Wind Profiler, NASA advances atmospheric observation, providing accurate wind profiles crucial for improving weather forecasting and research.

9 May 2025

NASA Tests Compact Air Quality Monitors for Use in Moon and Mars Habitats

NASA tests compact air quality monitors on the ISS, aiming to ensure safe breathing air for future lunar and Martian explorers in challenging environments.

29 Apr 2025