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NASA Selects STRIVE and EDGE Earth Missions Under $355 Million Caps

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Ancient Solar Storm Identified as Most Powerful on Record

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NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Green Aurora from Space

2024 Antarctic Ozone Hole Ranked 7th Smallest Since Recovery Initiated

Northern Lights Dazzle Across U.S. Amid Solar Activity Surge

NASA Confirms Existence of Long-Hypothesized Ambipolar Electric Field

NASA Confirms Earth's Long-Hypothesized Ambipolar Electric Field