7 months ago
The Making of Our Alien Earth: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece
The following expedition marks the third installment of NASA Astrobiologys fieldwork series, the newly rebranded Our Alien Earth, streaming on NASA. Check out all three episodes following teams of astrobiologists from the lava fields of Holuhraun, Iceland, to the Isua Greenstone Belt of Greenland, and finally, the undersea volcanoes of Santorini, Greece. And stay tuned . https://science.nasa.gov/s...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrobiology #nasa_europa #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_iss_research #nasa_nasa_en_español #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars
7 months ago
NASA Decides to Bring Starliner Spacecraft Back to Earth Without Crew
NASA will return Boeings Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft, the agency announced Saturday. The uncrewed return allows NASA and Boeing to continue gathering testing data on Starliner during its upcoming flight home, while also not accepting more risk than necessary for its crew. Wilmore and Williams, who 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_iss_research #nasa_nasa_en_español #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech
7 months ago
August 2024 Transformer of the Month: Selina Salgado
As a Human Resource Business Partner at NASA Headquarters, Selina Salgado describes her job as helping with all things people for the enterprise. By facilitating technological solutions to human resources HR challenges and needs, she excels at an often-underestimated aspect of Digital Transformation DT: the interpersonal side. As a champion of community building, knowledge sharing, 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_iss_research #nasa_nasa_en_español #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_science_in_the_air
7 months ago
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: August 2024
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of pictured left to right Sangsavang Stevie Phothisane, Taryn Kavanagh, Andro Rios, and Hami Ray. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the talent, camaraderie, and vision needed to explore this world and beyond. Earth Science Star: Sangsavang Stevie Phothisane Sangsavang Stevie Phothisane, a Deputy Project 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_iss_research #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_science_in_the_air #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_infrared_light #nasa_scientific_balloons #nasa_the_universe
7 months ago
First Look at Hybrid Electric Research Aircraft
In a special unveiling ceremony on Aug. 22, 2024, the public received a first look at magniXs Dash 7 aircraft that will serve as a testbed for sustainable aviation research with NASAs Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration EPFD project.160; Hosted by magniX at King County International Airport, commonly known as Boeing Field, in Seattle, Washington, leaders 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_general #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_iss_research #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_science_in_the_air #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_infrared_light #nasa_scientific_balloons #nasa_the_universe #nasa_cubesats #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_nasa_headquarters
7 months ago
NASA Funds Studies to Support Crew Performance on Long-Duration Missions
NASA is funding 11 new studies to better understand how to best support the health and performance of crew members during long-duration spaceflight missions. The awardees will complete the studies on Earth without the need for samples and data from astronauts. Together, the studies will help measure physiological and psychological responses to physical and mental 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/human...#nasa #space #news #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_general #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_iss_research #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_science_in_the_air #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_infrared_light #nasa_scientific_balloons #nasa_the_universe #nasa_cubesats #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_nasa_headquarters
7 months ago
NASA Shares Asteroid Bennu Sample in Exchange with JAXA
As part of an asteroid sample exchange, NASA has transferred to JAXA Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency a portion of the asteroid Bennu sample collected by the agencys OSIRIS-REx mission. The sample was officially handed over by NASA officials during a ceremony on Aug. 22 at JAXAs Sagamihara, Japan, campus. This asteroid sample transfer follows the 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_general #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_iss_research #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_science_in_the_air #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_infrared_light #nasa_scientific_balloons #nasa_the_universe #nasa_cubesats #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_nasa_headquarters
7 months ago
NASA Astronauts Wilmore, Williams’ Space Station Science Highlights
Since the start of International Space Station operations more than two decades ago, crews have lived and worked in microgravity to conduct an array of research that benefits life on Earth and future space exploration missions, and perform operational tasks to keep the state-of-the-art scientific lab in its highest-operating condition. The space station has seen 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_general #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_iss_research #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_science_in_the_air #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_infrared_light #nasa_scientific_balloons #nasa_the_universe #nasa_cubesats #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_nasa_headquarters
7 months ago
Preguntas frecuentes: Estado del retorno de la prueba de vuelo tripulado Boeing de la NASA
Esta historia fue actualizada por ltima vez el 23 de agosto.Read the article in Englishhere. Los astronautas de la NASA Butch Wilmore y Suni Williams llegaron al laboratorio orbital el 6 de junio a bordo de la nave Boeing Starliner tras despegar el 5 de junio desde el Complejo de Lanzamiento Espacial-41 de la Estacin 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_general #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_iss_research #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_science_in_the_air #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_infrared_light #nasa_scientific_balloons #nasa_the_universe #nasa_cubesats #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_nasa_headquarters
7 months ago
Hubble Reaches a Lonely Light in the Dark
A splatter of stars glows faintly at almost 3 million light-years away in this new image from NASAs Hubble Space Telescope. Known as the Tucana Dwarf for lying in the constellation Tucana, this dwarf galaxy contains a loose bundle of aging stars at the far edge of the Local Group, an aggregation of galaxies including . https://science.nasa.gov/c...#nasa #space #news #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_general #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_astromaterials #nasa_bennu #nasa_missions #nasa_nasa_directorates #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_iss_research #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_stars #nasa_green_aviation_tech #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_science_in_the_air #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_infrared_light #nasa_scientific_balloons #nasa_the_universe #nasa_cubesats #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_nasa_headquarters
8 months ago
AstroViz: Iconic Pillars of Creation Star in NASA’s New 3D Visualization
NASAs Universe of Learning a partnership among the Space Telescope Science Institute STScI, CaltechIPAC, the Center for Astrophysics 124; Harvard 038; Smithsonian, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and part of the NASA Science Activation program portfolio recently released a new 3D visualization of the towering clouds of cosmic dust and gas at the . https://science.nasa.gov/l...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_for_educators #nasa_nebulae #nasa_science_activation #nasa_perseverance_ (rover) #nasa_astrobiology #nasa_mars #nasa_mars_2020 #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_curiosity_ (rover) #nasa_exomars #nasa_mars_express #nasa_mars_odyssey #nasa_missions #nasa_opportunity_ (rover) #nasa_juno #nasa_jupiter #nasa_earth_science #nasa_earth #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_high -tech_computing #nasa_robotics #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_iss_research #nasa_neowise #nasa_comets
8 months ago
NASA Trains Machine Learning Algorithm for Mars Sample Analysis
When a robotic rover lands on another world, scientists have a limited amount of time to collect data from the troves of explorable material, because of short mission durations and the length of time to complete complex experiments. Thats why researchers at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, are investigating the use of 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/techn...#nasa #space #news #nasa_technology #nasa_exomars #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_mars #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_general #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_high -tech_computing #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_perseverance_ (rover) #nasa_astrobiology #nasa_mars_2020 #nasa_robotics #nasa_apollo #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_careers #nasa_dark_energy #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_tech_demo_missions #nasa_women_at_nasa
8 months ago
NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman’s 21st Station Resupply Launch
NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting 11:28 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 3, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This launch is the 21st Northrop Grumman commercial resupply services mission to the orbital laboratory for the agency. NASAs live launch coverage will begin at 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_asteroids #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_the_solar_system
8 months ago
Overview for NASA’s Northrop Grumman 21st Commercial Resupply Mission
NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 11:28 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 3, for the next launch to deliver scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. Filled with more than 8,200 pounds of supplies, the Cygnus cargo spacecraft, carried on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This launch is the 21st Northrop Grumman commercial resupply services mission to the orbital laboratory for the agency.. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_asteroids #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_the_solar_system
8 months ago
Repair Kit for NASA’s NICER Mission Heading to Space Station
NASA will deliver a patch kit for NICER Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer, an X-ray telescope on the International Space Station, on the agencys Northrop Grumman 21st commercial resupply mission. Astronauts will conduct a spacewalk to complete the repair. Located near the space stations starboard solar array, NICER was damaged in May 2023. The mission . https://science.nasa.gov/m...#nasa #space #news #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_asteroids #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_the_solar_system
8 months ago
Ames Science Directorate’s Stars of the Month, July 2024
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of pictured left to right Ryan T. Scott, Mike Kubo, Ehsan Sam Gharib-Nezhad, and Kristen Okorn. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the talent, camaraderie, and vision needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Biosciences Star: Ryan T. Scott Ryan Scott, a Space Biosciences 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_asteroids #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_iss_research #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_stennis_space_center
8 months ago
Sols 4259-4260: Kings Canyon Go Again!
Earth planning date: Monday, July 29, 2024 Our weekend drill preload test on the target Kings Canyon shown in theaccompanying MAHLI image didnt give us the full range of data we need to move forward with the full drilling process. This coming Wednesday, we hope to rerun our preload test on Kings Canyon or somewhere . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_asteroids #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_iss_research #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_stennis_space_center
8 months ago
GLOBE Alumna and Youth for Habitat Program Lead Named Scientist of the Month in Alaska
As a 16-year old high school graduate, Maggie House decided to leave the military base in Germany where she lived with her family and go to college close to nature in Fairbanks, Alaska. She had lived in many countries and US states and knew she was ready. At the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha . https://science.nasa.gov/l...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_asteroids #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_iss_research #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_stennis_space_center
8 months ago
NASA’s DART Mission Sheds New Light on Target Binary Asteroid System
In studying data collected from NASAs DART Double Asteroid Redirection Testmission, which in 2022 sent a spacecraft tointentionally collidewith the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos, the missions science team has discovered new information on the origins of the target binary asteroid system and why the DART spacecraft was so effective in shifting Dimorphos orbit. In five recently . https://science.nasa.gov/m...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_asteroids #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_iss_research #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_stennis_space_center
9 months ago
Sols 4236-4238: One More Time… for Contact Science at Mammoth Lakes
Earth planning date: Friday, July 5, 2024 Curiosity will drive away from the Mammoth Lakes drill location on the second sol of this three-sol weekend plan, but before she does, the team will take the opportunity for one last chance at contact science in this interesting region of the Gediz Vallis deposit. The team have . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_blogs #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_earth_science #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_cubesats #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense
9 months ago
The NASA Breath Diagnostics Challenge
The NASA Breath Diagnostics challenge tasks solvers to leverage their expertise to develop a classification model that can accurately discriminate between the breath of COVID-positive and COVID-negative individuals, using existing data. The ultimate goal is to improve the accuracy of the NASA E-Nose device as a potential clinical tool that would provide diagnostic results based 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_earth_science #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_cubesats #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history
9 months ago
NASA Science Activation Teams Present at National Rural STEM Summit
NASA Science Activation SciAct teams participated in the National Rural STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, 038; Mathematics Summit held June 4-7, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. Hosted by Kalman Mannis of the Rural Activation and Innovation Network Arizona Science Center and the SciTech Institute, the summit fostered learning and sharing among organizations dedicated to creating partnerships and . https://science.nasa.gov/l...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_earth_science #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_cubesats #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing
9 months ago
Eight CubeSats Lift Off for NASA on Firefly Aerospace Rocket!
As part of NASAs CubeSat Launch Initiative, Firefly Aerospace launched eight small satellites on July 3 aboard the companys Alpha rocket. Named Noise of Summer, the rocket successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 9:04 p.m. PDT. The CubeSat missions were designed by universities and NASA 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_cubesats #nasa_blogs #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing
9 months ago
Sols 4234-4235: And That’s (Nearly) a Wrap on Mammoth Lakes!
Earth Planning Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 We received the data from our SAM analysis of the Mammoth Lakes sample late Monday afternoon. After chewing over the results, the team declared we are very happy with all of the analyses weve done with this sample, and we are ready to move on to greener pastures . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_blogs #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing #nasa_earth_science
9 months ago
The Marshall Star for July 3, 2024
11 Marshall Team Members, 5 Teams Awarded in Space Flight Awareness Ceremony By Jessica Barnett Sixteen individuals and groups from across NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center were recognized June 27 for going above and beyond in their support of the human space program. Marshall Deputy Director Rae Ann Meyer presented the awards during a special 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing #nasa_earth_science #nasa_earth #nasa_matthew_dominick #nasa_natural_disasters
9 months ago
Former NASA Chief Astronaut Patrick Forrester Retires
July 3, 2024 RELEASE: J24-011 NASA astronaut Patrick G. Forrester retired June 29, after a career spanning 31 years of service and three spaceflights. He went on to become chief of NASAs Astronaut Office, and most recently served as an advisor to the associate administrator for the Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing #nasa_earth_science #nasa_earth #nasa_matthew_dominick #nasa_natural_disasters #nasa_stennis_space_center
9 months ago
Orion on the Rise
Technicians lift NASAs Orion spacecraft out of the Final Assembly and System Testing cell on June 28, 2024. The integrated spacecraft, which will be used for the Artemis II mission to orbit the Moon, has been undergoing final rounds of testing and assembly, including end-to-end performance verification of its subsystems and checking for leaks in 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing #nasa_earth_science #nasa_earth #nasa_matthew_dominick #nasa_natural_disasters #nasa_stennis_space_center
9 months ago
NASA Announces its Artemis II Backup Crew Member for Moon Mission
NASA has selected astronaut Andre Douglas as its backup crew member for the agencys Artemis II test flight, the first crewed mission under NASAs Artemis campaign. Douglas will train alongside NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen. In the event a NASA astronaut is unable 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing #nasa_earth_science #nasa_earth #nasa_matthew_dominick #nasa_natural_disasters #nasa_stennis_space_center
9 months ago
NASA’s Planetary Radar Tracks Two Large Asteroid Close Approaches
The Deep Space Networks Goldstone planetary radar had a busy few days observing asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 as they safely passed Earth. Scientists at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California recently tracked two asteroids as they flew by our planet. One turned out to have a little moon orbiting it, while the 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/solar...#nasa #space #news #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing #nasa_earth_science #nasa_earth #nasa_matthew_dominick #nasa_natural_disasters #nasa_stennis_space_center
9 months ago
Fourth of July Holidays in Space
It may seem remarkable that no American spent the Fourth of July holiday in space for the first 21 years of human spaceflight. Not until 1982 and the 35th U.S. human spaceflight did Americans awaken in space on Independence Day, and then bring their spacecraft back to Earth later in the day to a rousing 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/histo...#nasa #space #news #nasa_artemis #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_andre_douglas #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_asteroids #nasa_deep_space_network #nasa_planetary_defense #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_missions #nasa_analog_field_testing #nasa_earth_science #nasa_earth #nasa_matthew_dominick #nasa_natural_disasters #nasa_stennis_space_center
