Science and Exploration

Aerospace Engineering

2 articles

A NASA sounding rocket ascends into the sky as students observe from the ground, symbolizing a new era of accessible space education.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Launches Student Experiments on Sounding Rocket

For the first time, NASA is launching a single sounding rocket carrying experiments from nearly 250 participants across 38 university and community college teams.

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 23, 2026
A NASA Boeing 737 aircraft modified for lunar gravity simulation, flying against a backdrop of clouds and a hint of the moon.
Space & Astronomy

NASA modifies contract for lunar gravity test aircraft

NASA is spending up to $8.

Jina Park·June 2, 2026