Scientists from NASA and universities are investigating exoplanets to determine their habitability, focusing on astrophysics, Earth science, heliophysics, and planetary science. Researchers use tools like DSCOVR's high-resolution images to simulate habitable planets and study the interaction between stars and planets.
The Thomas fire, California's fifth-largest blaze, is being closely monitored due to the satellite's ability to provide detailed temperature differences within the burn scar. Severe fire weather continues to threaten communities in Santa Barbara County, with gusty offshore winds posing a significant risk.
A short-lived tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal produced moderate to heavy rainfall along northeastern India's coastline. The analysis used data from NASA's IMERG mission showed that more than 508 mm of rain fell in the Bay of Bengal, with storm tops reaching heights of over 11.5 km.
Researchers gathered data on Sun's atmosphere and its impact on Earth's atmosphere, revealing new insights into the Sun-Earth connection. The eclipse also provided an opportunity to test models of the ionosphere's effects on communication signals.
Scientists analyze NASA data to investigate solar storm impact on cetaceans' internal compasses. While space weather is not primary driver of strandings, it may be one factor among several contributing to the phenomenon.
NASA's GPM mission observed remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ockhi reaching the Indian coast with heavy rainfall exceeding 101.6 mm per hour. The storms' displacement indicates strong vertical wind shear, pushing them away from the center.
Researchers will track ultra-heavy cosmic rays using the Super Trans-Iron Galactic Element Recorder (SuperTIGER) instrument. The mission seeks to understand how and where heavy elements are formed in stars.
Researchers measured gas levels in comet 45P, revealing it doesn't match any studied before, with carbon monoxide and methane being detected. The team found a larger-than-average share of frozen methanol, raising questions about its origin.
Tropical Cyclone Ockhi was found to produce very heavy rainfall, with storms northwest of the eye dropping precipitation at rates over 60 mm/hour. The storm's vertical wind shear caused it to weaken, leading to a final landfall near the Gulf of Khambhat on Dec. 6.
The oversized planet WASP-18b is wrapped in a smothering stratosphere loaded with carbon monoxide and devoid of water. The formation of this atmosphere is attributed to 'sunscreen'-like molecules absorbing UV radiation and releasing heat, which is unusual compared to other gas giants.
Tropical Depression Dahlia's center was found to be devoid of rainfall by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission. The storm was weakening and moving south at 10 knots, with cooler sea surface temperatures and wind shear expected to lead to its dissipation.
Tropical Cyclone Ockhi is battling increasing wind shear and dry air as it moves north, weakening the storm. The cyclone is expected to become a remnant low pressure area by Dec 6, near Gulf of Khambhat.
Tropical Storm Ockhi intensified into a typhoon with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of producing heavy rainfall. The storm was predicted to track northeastward and make landfall over northwest India, undergoing extratropical transition.
After completing 100 days of cryogenic testing, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has emerged from Chamber A at the Johnson Space Center. The telescope is now set to be integrated with its spacecraft element in California, marking a crucial step towards its launch as the world's premier infrared space observatory.
The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission observed heavy rainfall around Tropical Cyclone Dahlia, creating landslide potential in southern Java. The satellite data revealed storm tops stretching to 12 km high, indicating strong precipitation rates.
Tropical Cyclone Ockhi formed in the Northern Indian Ocean after powerful thunderstorms wrapped into its center from the north. The storm was predicted to move northwest and eventually make landfall near Mumbai on Dec. 5.
Tropical Storm Dahlia formed under strong vertical wind shear, displacing its clouds north of the center. Infrared imagery revealed strongest thunderstorms north of the center, with cloud top temperatures as cold as minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Dellingr spacecraft, designed to demonstrate the viability of CubeSats for scientific research, has begun its checkout process after being released into low-Earth orbit on November 20. The spacecraft is equipped with a suite of miniaturized instruments to gather data on the Sun's influence on Earth's upper atmosphere.
Scientists combined data from 16 NASA and LANL spacecraft to understand substorms, a phenomenon that can cause auroras, disrupt GPS communications, and damage power grids. The study revealed complex behavior during small substorms, highlighting the need for further research.
Heavy downpours caused schools and universities to close in Jeddah, with GPM's radar measuring precipitation at rates of over 115.5 mm/h and 90 mm/h. A 3-D view of the storms was created using data from NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission.
Two storm systems were visible on satellite imagery, one in the Pacific Northwest and another in the northeastern U.S. Heavy rain and snow are expected for pre-Thanksgiving travelers in these regions. Additionally, a cold front is exiting the East Coast, bringing cooler temperatures to the eastern U.S.
The telescope underwent a series of tests designed to ensure it functions as expected in an extremely cold environment, including alignment checks and cryogenic vacuum testing. After 15 years of planning and over 90 days of testing, the telescope's cryogenic test has been deemed an outstanding success.
Tropical Depression Kirogi made landfall in southeastern Vietnam on November 19, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing its weakening circulation center. The storm brought maximum sustained surface winds of 20 knots near Cam Ranh Bay.
Researchers used NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale mission data and computer simulations to investigate the small-scale physics of plasma tornadoes at Earth's magnetosphere borders. They found that these tornadoes are extremely efficient at transporting charged particles into the magnetosphere.
Tropical Depression 31W is developing in the South China Sea with cloud tops reaching minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating potential heavy rainfall. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects 31W to strengthen into a tropical storm by Nov 18 and make landfall in southeastern Vietnam on Nov 19.
Scientists have discovered oscillations in solar flares that exhibit pulses or oscillations in the amount of energy being sent out. These findings offer new insights into the origins of massive solar flares and their effects on space weather.
Scientists have identified a common plasma wave as the cause of high-energy electron loss into Earth's atmosphere. Whistler mode chorus waves are created by fluctuating electric and magnetic fields, efficiently accelerating electrons. The findings provide an important piece of the puzzle to understand space weather predictions.
GPM data shows storms from Haikui's remnants containing light to moderate precipitation, with some areas dropping rain at over 23 mm per hour. Heavier precipitation was also detected in southern Vietnam, exceeding 79 mm per hour in downpours not associated with Haikui.
A new NASA mission concept aims to study why planets lose their atmospheres. The proposed Mechanisms of Energetic Mass Ejection-Explorer (MEME-X) mission will use Earth as a laboratory, focusing on the loss of mass in the upper atmospheric layers and its interaction with solar wind.
The proposed FOXSI mission will study the physical mechanisms behind solar flares and their impact on Earth. By analyzing X-ray radiation and particle acceleration, scientists aim to gain a deeper understanding of space weather and its effects on satellites and communications systems.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Depression Haikui on Nov. 12 as it was fading, capturing a visible image of the storm as a weak swirl of clouds in the South China Sea. The depression had maximum sustained winds near 25 knots and was waning under strong vertical wind shear conditions.
The James Webb Space Telescope has released early data from its first five months of operations, targeting Jupiter and its moons, organic molecule-forming infant stars, supermassive black holes, and baby galaxies. The observations will explore exoplanet atmospheres using infrared spectrographs and peer into the distant universe to exam...
The Hitomi mission has provided unprecedented insights into the chemical composition of hot gas in the Perseus galaxy cluster. Scientists have found that the proportions of iron-peak elements are nearly identical to those seen in our solar system, suggesting a similar chemical evolution process.
A NASA team is studying a CubeSat mission concept called Mini Lunar Volatiles Mission (MiLUV) to detect water on the lunar surface. The mission will use a laser spectrometer to measure surface reflectance at several wavelengths and gather data on the distribution and possible mobility of volatiles.
Tropical Depression Haikui has formed over the central Philippines with maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The storm is expected to move northwest, crossing the Philippines and tracking through the South China Sea before making landfall in southern China.
Post-tropical cyclone Rina has become a large storm in the North Central Atlantic, with sustained winds near 45mph. It is expected to move rapidly northeastward before dissipating over Ireland.
NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals (IMERG) analysis indicates Tropical Storm Damrey caused deadly flooding in Vietnam with over 580 mm of rain reported near the coast. The IMERG data also shows that the heaviest rainfall was in south central Vietnam, where more than 500 mm of rain was common.
Tropical Storm Rina has taken on a tight comma-cloud appearance, indicating it may be a sub-tropical cyclone. The storm is expected to turn north-northeast and then rapidly northeastward, with maximum sustained winds near 60 mph.
Tropical Depression 29W rapidly decayed after forming from remnants of Tropical Cyclone 28W. The NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite captured a poorly organized low-level center near the Malay Peninsula, with maximum sustained winds near 20 knots.
Tropical Storm Rina strengthened to tropical storm status on Nov. 6 with increased cloud coverage and deep convection near its center. The storm is forecasted to accelerate toward the north-northeast by Wednesday night.
The VA001 and sUAS offer one-of-a-kind capabilities, including flying in extreme temperatures and detecting soil moisture levels. These aircraft represent the future of scientific research, enabling NASA scientists to advance state-of-the-art airborne capabilities.
Tropical Depression 29W is characterized by disorganized storms with cold cloud top temperatures of minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Forecasters predict the depression will weaken and exit into the Andaman Sea before regaining tropical depression status.
A severe weather event on Nov. 5 was analyzed by NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission, revealing the location of strongest storms and predicting heavy rain. At least nine tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, causing widespread power outages and injuries.
Tropical Depression Nineteen formed in the Central Atlantic Ocean despite wind shear conditions, according to NASA's Terra satellite imagery. The National Hurricane Center expects it to strengthen and potentially become a tropical storm later on Monday.
Typhoon Damrey strengthened as it approached Vietnam with coldest cloud tops reaching minus 63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating strong storms capable of generating heavy rainfall. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 75 knots, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center expects strengthening before weakening from land interaction.
The ESA and NASA's SOHO mission recently observed comet 96P in two separate sessions, offering valuable insights into its composition and interactions with the solar wind. By combining polarization measurements from both missions, scientists can gain a better understanding of the comet's tail particles.
Researchers suggest hunting for cruder signatures of potentially habitable worlds, which would be easier to detect with current resources in less time. They look for atmospheres rich with water vapor and nitrogen, and oxygen, as these are basic molecules that are biologically friendly and have strong infrared emitting power.
Scientists are planning to build an ambitious submillimeter-wave instrument to study the composition of geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus. The instrument, SELFI, will measure traces of chemicals in the plumes, potentially revealing clues about the presence of extraterrestrial life and the ocean's chemistry.
Tropical Storm Damrey formed as a depression on Nov 1 and strengthened into a tropical storm on Nov 2, moving west at 9 knots towards Vietnam. It is expected to peak at 80 knots on Nov 3 before weakening and making landfall in southeastern Vietnam on Nov 4.
NASA has launched a fleet of missions to study the planets in our solar system, revealing unique features of each planet's magnetosphere. Earth's and other magnetospheres deflect charged particles away from the planet, but also trap energetic particles in radiation belts.