6 months ago
Hubble Examines a Barred Spiral’s Light
This NASAESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the barred spiral galaxy NGC 3059, which lies about 57 million light-years from Earth. Hubbles Wide Field Camera 3 collected the data in May 2024 as part of an observing program that studied a number of galaxies. All of the observations used the same range of filters: partially . https://science.nasa.gov/m...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_missions #nasa_spiral_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_exoplanet_science #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_planetary_nebulae #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_planets #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_studying_exoplanets #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
NASA Awards Contracts for Acquisition of Liquid Nitrogen, Oxygen
NASA has awarded contracts to six companies to supply liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen in support of operations at agency centers and facilities across the United States. The indefinite-deliveryfixed-price contract runs from Monday, July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. The awards and approximate maximum contract values are: The total maximum delivery of liquid nitrogen, 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_exoplanet_science #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_nebulae #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_planets #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_studying_exoplanets #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
Webb Finds Plethora of Carbon Molecules Around Young Star
An international team of astronomers has used NASAs James Webb Space Telescope to study the disk of gas and dust around a young, very low-mass star. The results reveal the largest number of carbon-containing molecules seen to date in such a disk. These findings have implications for the potential composition of any planets that might . https://science.nasa.gov/m...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_exoplanet_science #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_nebulae #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_planets #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_studying_exoplanets #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
Jonathan Lunine Appointed Chief Scientist of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
In his new role, his leadership will be critical in fostering an environment of scientific innovation and excellence, ensuring that JPL remains at the forefront of discovery. Distinguished planetary scientist and astrophysicist Jonathan I. Lunine has been appointed chief scientist of NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He will officially assume his role Aug. 16. As chief 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_exoplanet_science #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_nebulae #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_planets #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_studying_exoplanets #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
Moon Tree Dedication with Artemis II Crew
NASA astronauts Victor Glover left, Reid Wiseman middle left, and Christina Koch middle right, and Canadian Space Agency CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen right, pose for a photo after a Moon Tree dedication ceremony, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the United States Capitol in Washington. The American Sweetgum tree pictured was grown from a seed that 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
Sols 4207-4208: A Taste of Rocky Road
Earth planning date: Wednesday June 5, 2024 Curiosity was still at theice cream shopfor planning today, with the delicious feast of rock flavours still at arms reach and begging to be sampled. In the previous plan, one such flavour, captured in todays blog image and perhaps most analogous to Rocky Road not only given that . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
NASA Scientists Take to the Seas to Study Air Quality
Satellites continuously peer down from orbit to take measurements of Earth, and this week a group of scientists set sail to verify some of those data points. On June 2, the SCOAPE Satellite Coastal and Oceanic Atmospheric Pollution Experiment research team, in partnership with the U.S. Interior Departments Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, took to 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/earth...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
NASA, Global Astronomers Await Rare Nova Explosion
Around the world this summer, professional and amateur astronomers alike will be fixed on one small constellation deep in the night sky. But its not the seven stars of Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, that have sparked such fascination. Its a dark spot among them where an impending nova event so bright it will 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
The First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge
The First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge UAS 6.0 seeks innovators with applicable expertise across and beyond the UAS ecosystem. For public safety and the greater good, contribute invaluable knowledge and ingenuity in artificial intelligence AI, radio communications and mapping, Internet of Things IoT, cybersecurity, and more. Challenge results will support the public safety 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
The 2024 FAA Data Challenge
The 2024 Federal Aviation Administration FAA Data Challenge ushers in a groundbreaking opportunity for university students to identify challenges and present solutions toward the evolution of the National Airspace System NAS into a more information-centric entity. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, participants are invited to tackle pressing challenges within aviation 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
Targeted Genome Editor Delivery Challenge
Gene editing holds the promise to treat genetic diseases at the source by correcting the faulty genetic patterns within our cells. The National Institutes of Health NIH has launched the TARGETED Targeted Genome Editor Delivery Challenge to advance genome editing technology by sourcing innovative solutions for delivering genome editors to somatic cells. The Challenge is 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
Water Supply Forecast Rodeo
Accurate seasonalwater supply forecastsare crucial for effective water resources management. Help the Bureau of Reclamation develop models to forecast the cumulative streamflow volume for sites across the Western United States. Government Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Award: 500,000 Open Date: October 2023 Close Date: July 2024 For more information, visit: . https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
NASA Marshall Engineer Receives AIAA Honors Award
By Daniel Boyette Advanced space nuclear propulsion systems are critical to NASAs Moon to Mars vision. On May 15, one of the individuals at the forefront of those future exploration efforts was honored for his contributions. Kurt Polzin, chief engineer for the Space Nuclear Propulsion Office at NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
6 months ago
Pioneering Research for Early Prediction of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias EUREKA Challenge
The National Institute on Aging NIA, a component of the National Institutes of Health NIH seeks to stimulate the use of data resources with appropriate sample diversity, including data relevant to under-resourced, underserved communities disproportionately burdened by ADADRD. For example, for Asian, Black, or Hispanic older adults, the protein amyloid which has long been 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_apollo_14 #nasa_artemis_1 #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_christina_h ._koch #nasa_g ._reid_wiseman #nasa_victor_j ._glover #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_general
