NASA Technology Updates

Introduction

Explore the latest technological advancements and innovations from NASA, through our curated feed. This post features the most recent technology content, news releases, and ‘Image of the Day,’ published on NASA’s official site. Gain insights into groundbreaking projects and developments, pushing the boundaries of space exploration and research. Stay informed with updates directly from NASA, showcasing the cutting-edge technologies, shaping the future of space and science.

Technology

Powerful Storms Continue to Prowl the Pacific
September 30, 2026
Hurricanes Polo and Nolo sent destructive effects ashore amid an active season in the northeastern and central Pacific.
Reliable Robots: Meet Johnson’s Dexterous Robotics Team
September 28, 2026 by Linda E. Grimm
The idea of humans and robots working side-by-side in space was once the stuff of science fiction, but with NASA launching increasingly complex missions deeper into space, human-robot collaboration could become reality. Advanced robotic systems are critical for human spaceflight because they can enhance a crew’s performance and productivity while reducing risk and expanding the […]
Explosive Intensification for Hurricane Polo
September 25, 2026
Several ingredients came together off the Pacific coast of Mexico to generate one of the strongest storms the eastern Pacific basin has ever seen.
NASA’s Machines for Mars Make Beer Bubbly
September 25, 2026 by Andrew Wagner
Carbon-capture technology repurposed for breweries spreads and finds new applications
Cloudy Cloak Over the Northwest
September 24, 2026
A low-lying cloud layer brought autumn ambience to western Washington and Oregon, while mountainous areas near the coast remained above the pall.
NASA Celebrates Restoration of Guam Station Damaged by Typhoon Mawar
September 17, 2026 by Korine Powers
NASA celebrated the full restoration of its Guam Remote Station with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 10, closing out more than three years of recovery after Super Typhoon Mawar devastated the site in 2023. Engineers from across the agency completed the final and most complex step of the rebuild on July 1, when they returned the […]
NASA’s Life-Saving Technology Where Cell Signals Can’t Go
September 11, 2026 by Andrew Wagner
Search and rescue technology developed in part by NASA saved five lives
Anak Krakatau Rumbles Again
September 9, 2026
A powerful eruption from the Indonesian volcano lofted ash into the atmosphere, disrupting thousands of flights and degrading air quality.
NASA Calls for Proposals to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies
September 9, 2026 by Lauren E. Low
Editor’s Note: This release was updated on Sept. 28, 2026, to reflect the extended Broad Agency Announcement due date for responses. NASA is seeking proposals to advance the technology and infrastructure needed to explore the Moon and establish a Moon Base in the lunar South Pole region. Announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the solicitation targets […]
NASA Technique for Manipulating Satellite Photos Now Reveals Ancient Images
September 9, 2026 by Andrew Wagner
Algorithm NASA first applied to satellite imagery is now used to peer into antiquity