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Diverse construction workers collaborating on blueprints at a NASA facility, symbolizing the award of a major contract to small businesses in California.

NASA awards California construction services contract to small businesses

NASA has committed $450 million to expand its California infrastructure, but instead of a single giant firm, it is channeling these funds through multiple small businesses.

Jina Park·June 11, 2026

Aerial view of Santa Rosa Island showing widespread wildfire damage, with smoke rising from charred land and a few remaining Torrey pine trees.

Space & Astronomy

Santa Rosa Island fire impacts 18,379 acres of rare ecosystems

The Santa Rosa Island fire, which scorched a verified 18,379 acres, passed directly through the island's stronghold of rare Torrey pine trees, thereby threatening a species found almost nowhere else o

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 2, 2026

Aerial view of a large wildfire burning across the landscape of Santa Rosa Island, with smoke plumes rising against a backdrop of the ocean.

Space & Astronomy

Santa Rosa Island wildfire scorches 30% of island, California's largest this year.

Over 30% of Santa Rosa Island, a vital part of Channel Islands National Park, has been scorched by California's largest wildfire of the year.

Sofia Petrova·May 20, 2026