News release · Science / TechnologyNASA, USDA Sign Agreement Advancing Earth Science, AgricultureNASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding expanding cooperation in Earth observation, geospatial analytics, and advanced data technologies, supporting USDA’s data modernization plan for United States agriculture. “NASA develops some of the most advanced sensing, computing, and analytical capabilities in the world, and we should put those tools […]Read the full story →Jennifer M. Dooren · October 26, 2026 at 9:54 AM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services ContractIn accordance with a contract on-ramp clause, NASA has added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 launch service to the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract. The New Glenn 9×4 launch service will be available to NASA’s Launch Services Program Office to use for future missions. The NLS II contracts are multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with an […]Read the full story →Jennifer M. Dooren · September 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Celebrates as Artemis Accords Surpasses 75 SignatoriesMarking a significant expansion in the number of signatories to the Artemis Accords, NASA welcomed Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino, bringing total participation to 76 countries. “Our momentum reflects a growing commitment to peaceful, responsible exploration and a shared understanding that the future in space will be shaped by those willing to lead,” […]Read the full story →Jennifer M. Dooren · September 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire as Newest Artemis Accords SignatoryCôte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday, becoming the 75th signatory and marking a major milestone for this growing coalition. With the signing ceremony in the nation’s largest city, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire joined other like-minded nations and committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. “The United States […]Read the full story →Jennifer M. Dooren · September 24, 2026 at 5:27 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Invites Media to Albania Artemis Accords Signing CeremonyThe Republic of Albania will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 12 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 21, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 73rd country signatory. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha and Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the […]Read the full story →Jennifer M. Dooren · September 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
