Goddard Space Flight Center
Coverage of Goddard Space Flight Center in the Nexus archive.
- After 11 years at Mars, NASA's MAVEN spacecraft went out with a whisper
NASA's MAVEN spacecraft lost communication during an occultation on December 6, leading to failed recovery efforts and its decommissioning after 11 years at Mars. Engineers couldn't restore contact, prompting NASA to cease efforts and start decommissioning activities.
- Swift thinking buys NASA observatory a little more time before re-entry
NASA's decision to halt science operations on the Swift observatory has delayed its re-entry from July to September 2026. Increased atmospheric drag due to the Sun's solar maximum phase accelerated orbital decay forecasts, prompting a reboost mission by Katalyst. Adjusting the spacecraft's orientation to minimize drag has extended its operational window, allowing more time for the rescue mission.
- NASA's bid to save Swift from fiery death passes another hurdle
NASA's rescue mission for the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has passed another hurdle with the completion of environmental tests at Goddard Space Flight Center. The mission aims to save the observatory from a fiery death due to its decaying orbit. The LINK robotic servicing spacecraft is on track to launch in June 2026.
- The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete
NASA engineers at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland completed the final integration of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's major components on November 25, 2025. The telescope, NASA's next major observatory, is now fully assembled ahead of its mission.