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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 NASA astronauts Zena Cardman (right) and Mike Fincke prepare for splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025. NASA+ The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov has completed its deorbit burn as expected ahead of splashdown. Continue Reading

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The crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission train for their trip to the International Space Station at SpaceX facilities in Florida. From left: Oleg Platonov, Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, and Kimiya Yui. SpaceX Live coverage is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency’s YouTube channel as NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)Continue Reading

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Decades of water depletion, dam building and repression of scientists and environmentalists have driven Iran toward ecological crises that are fueling protests rocking the country. By Katie Surma The anti‑government protests sweeping across Iran, from major cities to rural towns, are fueled by anger over economic collapse and political repression.Continue Reading

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Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Clouds Swimming over Lago… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change ArticlesContinue Reading

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The world’s most common construction material has a secret. Cement, the “glue” that holds concrete together, gradually “breathes in” and stores millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air over the lifetimes of buildings and infrastructure.   A new study from the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub quantifies this process,Continue Reading

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Mining provides the raw materials that form the backbone of many critical sectors, including construction and infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, and energy. Despite the vast significance that the extraction and processing of materials have on the global economy, the mining industry faces several challenges as it balances competing demands from theContinue Reading

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Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community ROSES-25 Amendment 36: New… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources   ROSES-25 Amendment 36: New Program Element: F.19 Collaborative Opportunities for Mentorship, Partnership, and Academic Success in Science 14 January 2026 F.19Continue Reading

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The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft, with its nosecone open and carrying four Crew-11 members, departs the International Space Station shortly after undocking from the Harmony module’s space-facing port. NASA+ At 5:20 p.m. EST, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission undocked from the International Space Station’s Harmony module aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.Continue Reading