Senate to hold hearing for billionaire Jared Isaacman's re-nomination as NASA chief on Dec. 3

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are urging the NASA inspector general to investigate the Goddard Space Flight Center following the closure of essential campus facilities during the government shutdown. This situation has raised concerns about the impact on NASA's operations and research capabilities.

NASA's Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) engaged in various activities this week, including demonstrating how to measure one's mass in a microgravity environment. The crew also contributed to the overall weight of the ISS, which is nearly 1 million pounds, showcasing the complexities of living and working in space.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is progressing as the Orion crew module has been successfully stacked onto the Space Launch System (SLS) in preparation for the upcoming launch scheduled for early 2026. This marks a significant step in NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon.

NASA has released a new collection of images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, showcasing its features as it approaches the sun. These images were captured by various spacecraft, including those positioned near Mars, providing a unique perspective on this celestial visitor.

NASA has released new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, confirming its identity as a comet and dispelling rumors of alien origins. A NASA official emphasized that the interstellar visitor exhibits typical comet characteristics.