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Predicting Hurricane Strength

Last November, NASA and European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, safeguard infrastructure, and support industries like shipping. Flying 30 seconds behind Sentinel‑6 Michael Freilich, the pair now delivers precise sea‑level measurements during what could be a historic El Niño.

Sentinel-6B Satellite about Predicting Hurricane Strength
Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm at the time of this photograph, is pictured in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Yucatan Peninsula from the International Space Station as it orbited 257 miles above.

Artemis II Crew at NASA Marshall

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission visited NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama on Sept. 1, 2026.

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Two-Day Aerospace Festival 

MAX POWER

Celebrate the spirit of American innovation at MAX POWER—an exposition of air and space technologies at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nov. 7-8.

The two-day event will feature immersive experiences for all ages to enjoy, including air shows, technology demonstrations, spaceflight hardware, military aircraft, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport.
In collaboration with Air Dot Show, UP Summit, Space Florida, Delaware North, and Purpose Entertainment, MAX POWER blends history, exploration, and the cutting edge of aerospace into an unforgettable experience.

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A red, white, and blue NASA F‑15 is shown beside another jet aircraft during a cross‑country flight. The full F‑15 is visible, while only a portion of the F/A‑18’s red‑and‑white wing appears in the frame.
A NASA F‑15 aircraft is shown flying next to a NASA F/A‑18 during a cross‑country flight from Spokane, Washington, to Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2026.
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