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NASA

NASA — US space agency that launches telescopes and space missions, recently sent Roman Space Telescope to map the cosmos.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    NASA launches Roman telescope on cosmic mapping mission By AFP August 30, 2026 05:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter One of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket boosters lands back at the Kennedy Space Center sev

    NASA launches Roman telescope on cosmic mapping mission
  3. Citizen Digital

    The Justice Department and FBI said the seized domains were used by a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as "QTFY" and by hacking platforms known as "QScan" and "QTRouter." Victims of QTFY computer intrusion activity included NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate and

    US disrupts platforms allegedly used by Chinese hackers
  4. The Standard

    She will watch from a boat off the island of Mallorca.The event, to be livestreamed by both NASA and the European Space Agency, presents scientists with a rare opportunity to study the Sun's atmosphere and its outermost layer, as they seek to uncover secrets about solar winds and

    Solar eclipse darkens Arctic Russia on course for Spain
  5. Citizen Digital

    "We also have hippo attacks because when the lake expanded, the riparian ecosystem -- where we used to have pasture -- was lost." 'Ecological disaster' An AFP analysis of Copernicus Sentinel and NASA Landsat satellite imagery shows Lake Baringo's surface area has expanded by 70 p

    Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes
  6. Citizen Digital

    However it is really the result of a "cosmic coincidence", according to NASA. "Even though the Sun is about 400 times bigger than the Moon, it is also about 400 times farther away," the US space agency says.

    What to know about the total solar eclipse on August 12
  7. Capital News

    ARISS is a globally recognised educational programme coordinated by ARISS International in collaboration with NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and international amateur radio organisations.

    Kenya to host First Live Radio Link to Astronauts on ISS
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    However it is really the result of a "cosmic coincidence," according to NASA. "Even though the Sun is about 400 times bigger than the Moon, it is also about 400 times farther away," the US space agency says.

    What to know about the total solar eclipse due in August
  10. Citizen Digital

    NASA launches robotic mission to save Ksh.32B space telescope By AFP July 04, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This handout photo released by NASA on July 31, 2004, shows the Swift spacecraft bein

    NASA launches robotic mission to save Ksh.32B space telescope
  11. Citizen Digital

    NASA vows to send ball to the Moon if US wins World Cup By AFP July 01, 2026 12:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US midfielder Giovanni Reyna celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fourth goal

    NASA vows to send ball to the Moon if US wins World Cup
  12. June 2026
  13. The Standard

    e been around long enough will tell you that for seven straight years (March 2013 to June 2020), Mr Duale ran the National Assembly as a disciplined engine of the Jubilee administration.He drove the Executive’s agenda with precision, much to the frustration of CORD and later NASA

    Duale broke the mould with his Ebola apology
World & Region

NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

The News

NASA launched its Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Sunday to create an unprecedented map of the cosmos and address major physics mysteries. The telescope, standing over 12 meters tall and developed over more than a decade at a cost topping $4 billion, is named after pioneering astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, known as the "Mother of Hubble."

30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

    NASA launched its Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Sunday to create an unprecedented map of the cosmos and address major physics mysteries. The telescope, standing over 12 meters tall and developed over more than a decade at a cost topping $4 billion, is named after pioneering astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, known as the "Mother of Hubble."

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. US law enforcement seizes domains used by Chinese hackers

    US law enforcement announced the seizure of internet domains allegedly used by Chinese state-sponsored hacking group QTFY and platforms QScan and QTRouter. Victims included US government agencies such as NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, and the departments of energy, justice, and health and human services, as well as private sector targets including hospitals, universities, telecom providers, power companies, financial institutions and defense contractors.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Total solar eclipse crosses Arctic Russia toward Spain

    A rare total solar eclipse crossed Russia's Arctic north on Wednesday and is heading toward mainland Europe, with Spain experiencing the phenomenon for the first time in over a century and mainland Europe in 20 years.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes

    Rising lake waters in Kenya's Rift Valley, driven by extreme rainfall linked to climate change, have forced tens of thousands of people to higher ground, while crocodiles and other wildlife move into inhabited areas and pose increasing danger to families and local businesses.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Total solar eclipse visible across northern Spain August 12

    A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, when the Moon completely covers the Sun across northern Spain—the first total eclipse visible in mainland Europe since 2006. Eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow and creating brief twilight conditions with dropped temperatures and unusual shadow angles.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Kenya to host first live ISS astronaut radio contact

    The Kenya Space Agency will on August 5 host Kenya's first live communication between a Kenyan audience and an astronaut aboard the International Space Station through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) programme. The event aims to inspire students, educators and the public to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while showcasing Kenya's expanding space sector.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Total solar eclipse visible across northern Spain in August

    A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, across northern Spain, the first visible in mainland Europe since 2006. The Moon will completely cover the Sun, creating a brief twilight effect as it passes directly between the Sun and Earth.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. NASA launches robotic mission to save aging Swift telescope

    NASA launched a robotic mission on Friday to prevent its ageing Swift space telescope from burning up in the atmosphere. The unprecedented $30 million effort, developed by American startup Katalyst and launched by a small rocket named Pegasus, is expected to last several months and could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. NASA pledges to send soccer ball to Moon if USA wins World Cup

    NASA head Jared Isaacman challenged Team USA to win the 2026 World Cup, promising to send a soccer ball to the Moon if they do. The pledge echoes astronaut Alan Shepard's 1971 golf shots on the Moon and NASA's prior shipment of a FIFA ball to the International Space Station.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. Opinion: Duale's Ebola apology breaks political convention

    A Standard opinion piece profiles Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's political career and argues that his apology over Ebola remarks represents a rare departure from his typically unfiltered communication style.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Meteor explodes over northeastern US with 300-ton blast

    A meteor broke apart over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire at 2:06 pm on Saturday, NASA said, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT and creating loud booms that shook houses across the region. The meteor was traveling at 75,000 mph at an altitude of 40 miles and was not associated with any active meteor shower.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Kenya emerges as continental AI leader amid startup surge

    Kenya has seen a sharp rise in AI-focused startups over the past five years that target challenges across agriculture, healthcare, fintech, logistics, and climate resilience, driven by a growing pool of skilled developers, data scientists, and AI researchers supported by expanded access to AI education.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Distant icy world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere

    Japanese astronomers reported that a roughly 500-kilometre-wide trans-Neptunian object (612533) 2002 XV93 appears to have an atmosphere, based on observations of stellar occultation in January 2024. If confirmed, it would become only the second world past Neptune to host an atmosphere after Pluto.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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