Tropical Cyclone 16P formed in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria on March 16 with NASA's Aqua satellite capture. The storm is predicted to make landfall near the mouth of the Gilbert River in Queensland, Australia, due to expected heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
Heaviest rainfall in the southern US was reported over 24 inches in Monroe, Louisiana, with over 4,958 homes damaged by flooding. NASA's TMPA analysis revealed a merged satellite rainfall image showing heavy rain stretching from northern Louisiana to south central Arkansas.
Researchers used Landsat satellite data to detect shipwrecks in sediment-laden coastal waters, finding plumes extending up to 4 kilometers downstream from shallow wreck sites. This new method could aid in locating uncharted shipwrecks, preserving historical and ecological significance.
Researchers study ice shelf motion and flow to better understand Antarctic ice sheet dynamics. GPS and tilt sensor measurements help modelers project future changes in ice shelf behavior, contributing to sea level rise predictions.
The new system, VGOS, enables precise measurements of the Earth's shape with improved sensitivity and data rates. The system uses broadband antennas to conduct observations in four bands, reducing interference and increasing data rates.
The comet's passage threw Mars' magnetic field into chaos, with effects seen in real-time during the flyby and even hours after. The findings suggest a temporary surge in gas escaping from Mars' upper atmosphere, similar to a strong solar storm.
Heavy rainfall and strong storms affected the southern U.S. on March 9, with over a foot of rain falling in Texas to Arkansas. The GPM satellite measured extreme precipitation rates, including 148 mm in one powerful storm.
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is being tested in a thermal vacuum chamber to evaluate its performance under extreme conditions. The 22-day test will assess the spacecraft's instruments and systems, ensuring they can withstand the harsh environment of space.
The mission aims to observe the emission of soft X-rays from solar particles colliding with Earth's upper atmosphere and neutral gases in interplanetary space. The data will help scientists understand charge exchange processes, atmospheric loss on Mars, and radiation effects on near-Earth space.
NASA's RapidScat instrument detected tropical-storm-force winds in a weather system affecting the Pacific Northwestern U.S. and southwestern Canada, bringing rain and snow to the region. Heavy rainfall totals of over 8 inches were estimated in some areas, with potential to alleviate California's long-lasting drought.
Aurorasaurus uses citizen science observations to improve short-term predictions of aurora displays and study geomagnetic storms. The project tracks auroras worldwide, providing valuable data for scientists.
The James Webb Space Telescope's sole secondary mirror was successfully installed onto the telescope at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The mirror is supported by three struts and made of beryllium coated with gold to efficiently reflect infrared light.
Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in northern Peru, with NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) measuring extreme rainfall totals of over 700 mm. The strong El Niño was partially blamed for the abnormally high rainfall.
The team has shattered the cosmic distance record by measuring GN-z11, a surprisingly bright infant galaxy seen as it was 400 million years after the Big Bang. The observations reveal that GN-z11 is growing fast, forming stars at a rate about 20 times greater than our galaxy does today.
Goddard's Network Integration Center coordinates communications for Near Earth and Space Networks, ensuring reliable data transmission from space to ground. The center has been operational since Project Mercury and supports human spaceflight missions, including those in low-Earth orbit and beyond.
A new NASA study reconstructs the Mediterranean's drought history using tree rings, finding that the eastern region has experienced its worst drought in 900 years. The research provides a 'fingerprint' for identifying human-induced climate change contributions and will improve computer models simulating climate change.
The MAVEN mission collected data from a close approach to Martian moon Phobos, providing spectral images of the moon's surface. The observations will help scientists understand the moon's origin, comparing it to asteroids and meteorites.
Tropical Cyclone Yalo has weakened significantly due to strong vertical wind shear from an approaching low-pressure trough. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued their final bulletin on Feb. 26, reporting a maximum sustained wind speed of 35 knots (40 mph).
A new study uses IBEX data to determine the strength and direction of the interstellar magnetic field beyond the solar system, providing insight into the galaxy's magnetic forces. The findings are based on simulations that correctly predict the locations of neutral ribbon particles and agree with Voyager 1 measurements.
Tropical cyclone Yalo formed near Tahiti on Feb. 25, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing infrared and microwave data. The storm is forecast to intensify before running into adverse conditions, threatening French Polynesia and Austral Islands.
NASA has visualized rainfall data to show the changes in US precipitation during El Niño, with areas like California and East Coast experiencing wet conditions. However, other parts of the country faced droughts and floods due to shifts in precipitation patterns.
Researchers are collecting measurements of plant mass, tree distribution and diversity of species from Gabon's rainforest, wetlands and savanna. The data will help prepare for upcoming spaceborne missions to better gauge the role of forests in Earth's carbon cycle.
Sub-tropical Storm Winston was weakening in the South Pacific when NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over it on Feb. 25. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued its final bulletin, stating that Winston was threatening Norfolk Island with tropical-storm-force winds.
A new NASA visualization reveals an unusual 2015 El Niño pattern, with warmer sea surface temperatures across the Pacific and Atlantic. This differs from the stronger Eastern Pacific pattern seen in the 1997-1998 event.
Scientists have found that tropical fires in Southeast Asia and Africa are responsible for high ozone concentrations in the air above the western Pacific Ocean. The ozone is a byproduct of burning organic material, which is transported thousands of miles away by winds.
The James Webb Space Telescope is being assembled over the next two years, with recent installations of primary mirror segments and upcoming tests at NASA Goddard and Johnson Space Center. The telescope will undergo end-to-end optical testing in a simulated cryo-temperature environment before final assembly and launch preparation.
The International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF) has been updated by NASA, enabling more detailed studies of global changes in Earth's ocean, ice sheets, land, and atmosphere. Four measurement techniques, including Satellite Laser Ranging and GNSS, contribute to the reference frame.
Tropical Cyclone Winston has weakened significantly due to strong vertical wind shear, with strongest storms pushed south of the center. The storm is expected to move south-southwest and weaken further, becoming sub-tropical south of New Caledonia.
The mission extends studies initiated by JAXA's Suzaku mission, enabling investigations into black hole motion, element abundances, and galaxy evolution. The SXS instrument features a 36-pixel microcalorimeter array, three-stage adiabatic demagnetization refrigerator, and stronger filters to collect X-ray photons.
NASA is inviting the public to participate in the #WeTheExplorers campaign by submitting artworks that reflect their spirit of exploration. The artworks will be saved on a chip on the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which is scheduled to launch in September and travel to asteroid Bennu.
Tropical Cyclone Winston maintained a pinhole eye as it weakened, with strong thunderstorms wrapping into the low-level center. The storm's forward speed increased, and forecasters expect it to turn southwestward before weakening significantly due to strong vertical wind shear.
Tropical Cyclone Winston made landfall in eastern Fiji as a Category 5 hurricane, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall. The storm dropped rain at a rate of over 169 mm/hour near its center.
GPM satellite reveals heavy rainfall and a well-defined circular eye in Tropical Cyclone Uriah, but also detects a weakening trend starting on Feb. 17, with maximum sustained winds peaking at 125 knots (144 mph) on Feb. 18.
Tropical Cyclone Winston is intensifying near Fiji, with NASA's Suomi NPP satellite capturing images of the strengthening storm. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts Winston to make landfall on the east coast of Fiji as a major Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic damage and power outages.
The Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) will aid researchers in unraveling the secrets of the universe by studying dark energy and dark matter. The observatory will discover new worlds outside our solar system and advance the search for life-suitable planets.
Astronomers have measured the rotation rate of a massive exoplanet using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, revealing patchy and colorless cloud layers. The super-Jupiter completes one rotation every 10 hours, similar to Jupiter, with temperatures reaching 2,200-2,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tropical Cyclone Winston made a U-turn in the Southern Pacific Ocean, shifting its trajectory towards Fiji. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 100 knots (115.1 mph/185.2 kph) at 1500 UTC on Feb. 18.
The CANYVAL-X mission demonstrates the technology for a virtual telescope by aligning two tiny satellites to create a single telescope. This feat is expected to benefit scientists studying the sun's corona and searching for planets beyond our solar system.
Tropical Cyclone Uriah's surface winds reached 30 meters per second near its southwestern quadrant, with tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 230 nautical miles from the center. NASA's RapidScat and AIRS instruments showed wind shear's effect on cloud top temperatures, indicating the potential for heavy rain generation.
Tropical Cyclone Winston is intensifying over the Southern Pacific Ocean, affecting Tonga with gale warnings issued for Niue and waters east of Vava'u. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts Winston to continue strengthening before turning west and heading north of Tonga.
Tropical Cyclone Uriah intensifies to a Category Four hurricane with sustained winds near 115 knots, expected to reach peak intensity of 125 knots on Feb 18. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are observed south of the storm's center.
Scientists from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center are developing a model called Solar Shield to simulate how space weather affects the US power grid. By analyzing coronal mass ejections and solar wind streams, researchers can predict when and where geomagnetic storms will occur, allowing for proactive measures to protect the grid.
Tropical Cyclone Uriah strengthened into a hurricane due to weakening wind shear, according to NASA's Aqua satellite imagery. The storm's cloud top temperatures reached -63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating high rainfall potential.
Tropical cyclone strengthening off Southwestern Pacific threatens Tonga and American Samoa with heavy rainfall, moving northeast at 10 knots. NASA satellites have observed cloud top temperatures exceeding -63 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating a high-intensity storm.
RapidScat instrument measures high winds in Tropical Cyclone Daya, while Aqua satellite detects cold cloud top temperatures. The storm is expected to weaken due to increasing wind shear.
Tropical Cyclone Winston is intensifying with powerful thunderstorms circling its center and generating heavy rainfall. Sea surface temperatures of near 31 degrees Celsius are fueling the storm's growth, with maximum sustained winds expected to reach 105 knots.
RapidScat measures surface winds in intensifying tropical cyclone Tatiana, providing forecasters with pinpoint data to track strongest winds. The storm is currently well offshore and poses no immediate threat to the Queensland coast.
Tropical Storm 11P has developed with powerful storms and cold cloud top temperatures, indicating potential for heavy rain. The storm is forecast to reach hurricane strength on Feb. 12 before weakening.
ASTRO-H will observe X-ray sources like galaxy clusters and neutron stars up to 10 times fainter than its predecessor Suzaku. The observatory uses four co-aligned focusing X-ray telescopes and cutting-edge instruments to provide simultaneous coverage across its entire energy range.
Tropical Storm 10S formed over the Southern Indian Ocean after being tracked by NASA's Terra satellite. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached 35 knots (40 mph) on Feb 10 and are expected to peak at 50 knots (57.5 mph) on Feb 11 before weakening due to strong wind shear.