In a surprising move, Laurie Leshin has announced her resignation as director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, paving the way for David Gallagher to take the helm. Under Leshin's leadership, JPL launched several high-profile missions, including the Mars Perseverance rover. Gallagher, a seasoned expert with over 30 years at JPL, is set to lead the lab into an exciting future amid ongoing space exploration challenges.
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer probe has encountered serious power issues shortly after its launch, raising concerns about its mission to map lunar water. Contact was briefly lost, but teams are working to reestablish communication and resolve the issues.
NASA has significantly lowered the impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 to just 0.004% for Earth in 2032, but a small chance remains for the Moon. Learn how scientists are turning this asteroid into a learning opportunity for planetary defense.
NASA reassures the world as the once-threatening asteroid 2024 YR4's chances of hitting Earth drop to nearly zero. Discover the latest updates and expert insights on this space rock.
