13 hours ago
Shooting for the Stars: NASA Lights Up the Court at Toyota Center
On Nov. 6, 2024, NASA Night brought cosmic excitement to the Toyota Center, where Johnson Space Center employees joined 16,208 fans who interacted with NASA as they watched the Houston Rockets claim victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Energy soared as International Space Station Program Manager Dana Weigel stepped up to take the first shot. 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_europa #nasa_ocean_worlds #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_mars #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_general #nasa_high -tech_computing #nasa_mars_moons #nasa_planets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_gamma -ray_bursts #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
13 hours ago
NASA Ocean World Explorers Have to Swim Before They Can Fly
In a competition swimming pool, engineers tested prototypes for a futuristic mission concept: a swarm of underwater robots that could look for signs of life on ocean worlds. When NASAs Europa Clipper reaches its destination in 2030, the spacecraft will prepare to aim an array of powerful science instruments toward Jupiters moon Europa during 49 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/solar...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_europa #nasa_ocean_worlds #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_mars #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_general #nasa_high -tech_computing #nasa_mars_moons #nasa_planets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_gamma -ray_bursts #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
14 hours ago
Making Mars’ Moons: Supercomputers Offer ‘Disruptive’ New Explanation
A NASA study using a series of supercomputer simulations160;reveals160;a potential new solution to a longstanding Martian mystery: How did Mars get its moons The first step, the findings say, may have involved the destruction of an asteroid.160; The research team, led by Jacob Kegerreis, a postdoctoral research scientist at NASAs Ames Research Center in Californias 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/solar...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_europa #nasa_ocean_worlds #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_mars #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_general #nasa_high -tech_computing #nasa_mars_moons #nasa_planets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_gamma -ray_bursts #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
15 hours ago
NASA’s Swift Reaches 20th Anniversary in Improved Pointing Mode
After two decades in space, NASAs Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is performing better than ever thanks to a new operational strategy implemented earlier this year. The spacecraft has made great scientific strides in the years since scientists dreamed up a new way to explore gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe. The idea . https://science.nasa.gov/m...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_europa #nasa_ocean_worlds #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_mars #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_general #nasa_high -tech_computing #nasa_mars_moons #nasa_planets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_gamma -ray_bursts #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
16 hours ago
Gateway Tops Off
Gateways Power and Propulsion Element is now equipped with its xenon and liquid fuel tanks.. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_europa #nasa_ocean_worlds #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_mars #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_general #nasa_high -tech_computing #nasa_mars_moons #nasa_planets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_gamma -ray_bursts #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
20 hours ago
About the Office of the Chief Knowledge Officer (OCKO)
The overarching purpose of the OCKO is to cultivate and sustain a learning culture at Goddard in support of mission success. We have instituted various processes and programs for lessons learned and critical knowledge identification, sharing, and application. The focus of the OCKO is to promote local learning practices that enhances domain-specific expertise within an 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_europa #nasa_ocean_worlds #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_mars #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_general #nasa_high -tech_computing #nasa_mars_moons #nasa_planets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_gamma -ray_bursts #nasa_the_universe #nasa_artemis #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources
1 day ago
From Houston to the Moon: Johnson’s Thermal Vacuum Chamber Tests Lunar Solar Technology
Imagine designing technology that can survive on the Moon for up to a decade, providing a continuous energy supply. NASA selected three companies to develop such systems, aimed at providing a power source at the Moons South Pole for Artemis missions.160; Three companies were awarded contracts in 2022 with plans to test their self-sustaining solar 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_artemis #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_murep #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_safety_center #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research
1 day ago
On This Day: Apollo 12 Lands on the Moon
NASA astronaut Alan Bean steps off the lunar module ladder in this photo from Nov. 19, 1969, joining astronaut Charles Conrad Jr. on the Moon in the area called the Ocean of Storms. The two would then complete two spacewalks on the lunar surface, deploying science instruments, collecting geology samples, and inspecting the Surveyor 3 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_artemis #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_murep #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_safety_center #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research
1 day ago
NASA Plans to Assign Missions for Two Future Artemis Cargo Landers
NASA, along with its industry and international partners, is preparing for sustained exploration of the lunar surface with the Artemis campaign to advance science and discovery for the benefit of all. As part of that effort, NASA intends to award Blue Origin and SpaceX additional work under their existing contracts to develop landers that will 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_artemis #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_murep #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_safety_center #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research
1 day ago
Northwestern University Takes Top Honors in BIG Idea Lunar Inflatables Challenge
Following eight months of intense research, design, and prototyping, six university teams presented their Inflatable Systems for Lunar Operations concepts to a panel of judges at NASAs 2024 Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-Changing BIG Idea Challenge forum.160; The challenge, funded by NASA8217;s Space Technology Mission Directorate and Office of STEM Engagement, seeks novel ideas from higher 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_artemis #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_murep #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_safety_center #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research
1 day ago
Super Insulation Requires Super Materials
NASA researchers helped create an insulation coating that blocks heat and sunlight . https://www.nasa.gov/techn...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_alan_l ._bean #nasa_apollo_12 #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_artemis #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_murep #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_safety_center #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research
28 days ago
Human Adaptation to Spaceflight: The Role of Food and Nutrition
The latest book marks our third effort to review available literature regarding the role of nutrition in astronaut health. In 2009, we reviewed the existing knowledge and history of human nutrition for spaceflight, with a key goal of identifying additional data that would be required before NASA could confidently reduce the risk of an inadequate 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
28 days ago
October Transformer of the Month: Nipa Phojanamongkolkij
Dr. Nipa Phojanamongkolkij does not always do things the traditional way. As a systems engineer SE at Langley Research Center working closely with the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Nipa pushes boundaries and draws connections where few others would think to look. When she envisioned a way to use ChatGPT to help SE teams working on 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
28 days ago
NASA Invites Media to 2024 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium
Media are invited to attend the 2024 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium Monday Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Organized by the American Astronautical Society in collaboration with NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, the annual symposium gathers leaders from across government, industry, policy, and academia to 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
28 days ago
The Marshall Star for October 23, 2024
Editors Note: Starting Nov. 4, the Office of Communications at NASA8217;s Marshall Space Flight Center will no longer publish the Marshall Star on nasa.gov. The last public issue will be Oct. 30. To continue reading Marshall news, visit nasa.govmarshall. Habitation Systems Business Unit Spotlight: Living and Working in Space For centuries, humans have dreamed of 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
28 days ago
Artemis II Astronauts Put Orion’s Side Hatch to the Test
Artemis II crew members recently traveled to Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado, where they practiced opening and closing an Orion crew module side hatch model to help demonstrate its reliability and durability during their 10-day mission around the Moon. . https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
29 days ago
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: October 2024
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of pictured left to right America Reyes Wang, Sepideh Khajehei, Julie Nottage, and Ryan Felton. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the talent, camaraderie, and vision needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Biosciences Star: America Reyes Wang America Reyes Wang serves as the 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
29 days ago
NASA Welcomes Republic of Cyprus as 46th Artemis Accords Signatory
NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free welcomed the Republic of Cyprus as the latest nation to commit to the responsible use of space for humanity on Wednesday, marking 46 signatories to date. 8220;We160;applaud Cyprus commitment to the160;Artemis Accords,160;which will160;enhance the countrys engagement with160;NASA and the international160;community, said Free, who participated virtually. By joining 45 other country 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
29 days ago
Melbourne City Lights
Astronaut Don Pettit captured this image of Melbourne, Australia from the International Space Station on Oct. 9, 2024, as it orbited 271 miles above the city. Astronauts aboard the space station take photos using handheld digital cameras, usually through windows in the stations cupola, for Crew Earth Observations. Crew members have produced hundreds of thousands 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
29 days ago
After 60 Years, Nuclear Power for Spaceflight is Still Tried and True
Six decades after the launch of the first nuclear-powered space mission, NASA is embarking on a bold future of human exploration and scientific discovery.. https://science.nasa.gov/t...#nasa #space #news #nasa_general #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_2 #nasa_orion_program #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_earth #nasa_technology #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved
29 days ago
Submit Your 2025 Event Proposal to NASA
NASA is making event plans for the 2025 calendar year, and we want to pencil you in We are looking for the Midwests biggest and best community events with the broadest audiences to share NASAs content and raise awareness of the agencys most exciting aeronautics and space missions. NASA8217;s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved #nasa_europa #nasa_europa_clipper #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_general #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_cubesats #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_commercial_space #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_supernovae #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_artemis #nasa_i_am_artemis
29 days ago
Europa Trek: NASA Offers a New Guided Tour of Jupiter’s Ocean Moon
NASAs Europa Clipper mission is on its way to explore a moon of Jupiter that researchers believe may be one of the best places in the Solar System to search for life beyond Earth. While the spacecraft makes its more-than-five year journey to Europa, scientists, students, teachers, and the public can tour and explore the . https://science.nasa.gov/l...#nasa #space #news #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved #nasa_europa #nasa_europa_clipper #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_general #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_cubesats #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_commercial_space #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_supernovae #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_artemis #nasa_i_am_artemis
29 days ago
NASA Begins New Deployable Solar Array Tech Demo on Pathfinder Spacecraft
NASA recently evaluated initial flight data and imagery from Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-4160;PTD-4, confirming proper checkout of the spacecrafts systems including its on-board electronics as well as the payloads support systems such as the small onboard camera. Shown above is a test image of Earth taken by the payload camera, shortly after PTD-4 reached orbit. This 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved #nasa_europa #nasa_europa_clipper #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_general #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_cubesats #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_commercial_space #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_supernovae #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_artemis #nasa_i_am_artemis
29 days ago
NASA Stennis Takes Key Step in Expanding its Range Operations Work
NASAs Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, has entered into an agreement with Skydweller Aero Inc. for the company to operate its solar-powered autonomous aircraft in the sites restricted airspace, a key step towards achieving a strategic center goal. The Reimbursable Space Act agreement marks the first between NASA Stennis and a commercial 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved #nasa_europa #nasa_europa_clipper #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_general #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_cubesats #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_commercial_space #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_supernovae #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_artemis #nasa_i_am_artemis
29 days ago
NASA Quiet Space Fan Research to Benefit Commercial Space Stations
NASA researchers developed a Quiet Space Fan to reduce the noise inside crewed spacecraft, sharing the results with industry for potential use on future commercial space stations. Controlling noise inside spacecraft helps humans talk to each other, hear alarms clearer, get restful sleep, and minimizes the risk of hearing loss. It is best to control 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_events #nasa_get_involved #nasa_europa #nasa_europa_clipper #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_general #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_cubesats #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_commercial_space #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_supernovae #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_artemis #nasa_i_am_artemis
1 month ago
How Do Astronauts Get in Shape? – New “Ask SME” from NASA eClips
The NASA Science Activation programs NASA eClips project, led by the National Institute of Aerospace NIA, aims to increase Science, Technology, Engineering, 038; Mathematics STEM literacy and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists by providing effective web-based, standards-aligned, in-school and out-of-school learning and teaching resources through the lens of NASA. As a part . https://science.nasa.gov/l...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astronauts #nasa_for_educators #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_science_activation #nasa_earth #nasa_earth_science #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_nasa_stem_projects #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_climate_change #nasa_leadership #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
1 month ago
NASA-Funded Study Assesses Pollution Near Los Angeles-Area Warehouses
Satellite-based data offers a broad view of particulate air pollution patterns across a major West Coast e-commerce hub. As goods of all shapes and sizes journey from factory to doorstep, chances are theyve stopped at a warehouse along the way likely several of them. The sprawling structures are waypoints in the logistics networks that 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/earth...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astronauts #nasa_for_educators #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_science_activation #nasa_earth #nasa_earth_science #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_nasa_stem_projects #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_climate_change #nasa_leadership #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
1 month ago
Black Hole Destroys Star, Goes After Another, NASA Missions Find
NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have identified a supermassive black hole that has torn apart one star and is now using that stellar wreckage to pummel another star or smaller black hole, as described in our latest press release. This research helps connect two cosmic mysteries and provides information about the environment around 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_astronauts #nasa_for_educators #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_science_activation #nasa_earth #nasa_earth_science #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_black_holes #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_the_universe #nasa_find_your_place #nasa_get_involved #nasa_nasa_stem_projects #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_climate_change #nasa_leadership #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
1 month ago
NASA, Collaborators Announce a New Student Lunar Autonomy Challenge!
Space is hard, but its not all hardware.160;160; The new Lunar Autonomy Challenge invites teams of students from U.S. colleges and universities to test their software development skills. Working entirely in virtual simulations of the Moons surface, teams will develop an autonomous agent using software that can accomplish pre-defined tasks without help from humans. These 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_get_involved #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_climate_change #nasa_earth #nasa_leadership #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_organizations #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_the_sun #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_space_weather
1 month ago
Tissue Chips Accurately Model Organs in Space
The International Space Station offers a unique microgravity environment where cells outside the human body behave similarly to how they do inside the human body. Tissue chips are small devices containing living cells that mimic complex functions of specific human tissues and organs. Researchers can run experiments using tissue chips aboard space station to understand 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_get_involved #nasa_robotics #nasa_technology #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_climate_change #nasa_earth #nasa_leadership #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_organizations #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_the_sun #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_space_weather
