2 days ago
2 NASA Employees Awarded Space and Satellite Professionals 20 under 35 of 2024
Two NASA employees, Howard Chang and Bradley Williams, were named as two of the 20 under 35 of 2024 by the Space and Satellite Professionals International. The award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the space industry. The annual list of 20 Under 35 features 20 employees and entrepreneurs to keep your eye on in coming 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_general #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_black_holes #nasa_missions #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_3 #nasa_nasa_directorates
3 days ago
Unique NASA Partnerships Spark STEM Learning on Global Scale
NASA offers a world of experiences and opportunities to engage young explorers around the globe in the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics STEM. NASAs Office of STEM Engagement collaborates with experts throughout the agency, the U.S. government, and a variety of global partners to spark inspiration in Artemis Generation students everywhere. Partnerships with 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/learn...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_5 #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
3 days ago
2024 ASGSR Art Competition!
Showcase your creative side and your research They say, A picture is worth a thousand words. This years ASGSR conference will include an art competition, inviting researchers to bring their science to life through art. Consider submitting an entry for yourself or encourage your students to enter, too Entries will be displayed at the 2024 . https://science.nasa.gov/u...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_5 #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
3 days ago
NASA Prepares for Lunar Terrain Vehicle Testing
When astronauts return to the Moon as part of NASAs Artemis campaign, they will benefit from having a human-rated unpressurized LTV Lunar Terrain Vehicle that will allow them to explore more of the lunar surface, enabling diverse scientific discoveries. As crewed Artemis missions near, engineers at NASAs Johnson Space Center in Houston are designing an 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/human...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_5 #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
3 days ago
Sols 4321-4322: Sailing Out of Gediz Vallis
Earth planning date: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 For the past few plans, Curiosity has been wrapping up its science campaign within Gediz Vallis. Over the weekend, the rover completed analyses on white stones encountered while departing the channel, before continuing along the western margin of Gediz Vallis. As we exit the channel, a metaphorical red . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_5 #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
3 days ago
Via NASA Plane, Scientists Find New Gamma-ray Emission in Storm Clouds
Theres more to thunderclouds than rain and lightning. Thunderclouds can produce intense bursts of gamma rays.. https://science.nasa.gov/e...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_5 #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
3 days ago
What’s Up: October 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A new comet is passing through the inner solar system Time will tell if its the brightest of the year, once it appears in twilight after about Oct. 14.. https://science.nasa.gov/s...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_5 #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
3 days ago
NASA’s Webb Reveals Unusual Jets of Volatile Gas from Icy Centaur 29P
Inspired by the half-human, half-horse creatures that are part of Ancient Greek mythology, the field of astronomy has its own kind of centaurs: distant objects orbiting the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune. NASAs James Webb Space Telescope has mapped the gases spewing from one of these objects, suggesting a varied composition and providing new insights . https://science.nasa.gov/m...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_5 #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
3 days ago
NASA’s TESS Spots Record-Breaking Stellar Triplets
Professional and amateur astronomers teamed up with artificial intelligence to find an unmatched stellar trio called TIC 290061484, thanks to cosmic strobe lights captured by NASAs TESS Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.160; The system contains a set of twin stars orbiting each other every 1.8 days, and a third star that circles the pair in just 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_uncategorized #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_5 #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_blogs #nasa_earth #nasa_gamma_rays #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_binary_stars #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_stars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_asteroids #nasa_comets #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa
4 days ago
NASA Announces Selections for Lunar Comms, Network Studies
NASA has selected Intuitive Machines of Houston and Aalyria Technologies Inc. of Livermore, California, to perform capability studies with the goal of advancing space communications and exploration technologies. These studies will allow NASA to gain insights into industry capabilities and innovations to facilitate NASA partnerships with commercial communications and navigation providers. The awards, under the 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_josh_a ._cassada #nasa_iss_research #nasa_earth_science #nasa_expedition_71 #nasa_earth #nasa_jupiter #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_night_sky_network #nasa_general #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_astronauts #nasa_expedition_70 #nasa_tracy_caldwell_dyson
4 days ago
Astrophysicist Gioia Rau Explores Cosmic ‘Time Machines’
To shape NASAs path of exploration forward, Dr. Gioia Rau unravels stars and worlds beyond our solar system. Name: Dr. Gioia RauTitle: AstrophysicistOrganization: Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory, Astrophysics Division, Science Mission Directorate Code 667 What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here at Goddard Im an astrophysicist who studies 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/peopl...#nasa #space #news #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_josh_a ._cassada #nasa_iss_research #nasa_earth_science #nasa_expedition_71 #nasa_earth #nasa_jupiter #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_night_sky_network #nasa_general #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_astronauts #nasa_expedition_70 #nasa_tracy_caldwell_dyson
4 days ago
October’s Night Sky Notes: Catch Andromeda Rising!
If youre thinking of a galaxy, the image in your head is probably the Andromeda Galaxy Read more about our closest galactic neighbor.. https://science.nasa.gov/s...#nasa #space #news #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_josh_a ._cassada #nasa_iss_research #nasa_earth_science #nasa_expedition_71 #nasa_earth #nasa_jupiter #nasa_missions #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_night_sky_network #nasa_general #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_astronauts #nasa_expedition_70 #nasa_tracy_caldwell_dyson
11 days ago
Astronaut José Hernández Boards Discovery
In this photo from Aug. 7, 2009, Jose Hernandez, mission specialist, smiles at the camera as he waits for his turn to enter the space shuttle Discovery as part of STS-128. It was the 128th Shuttle mission and the 30th mission to the International Space Station. While at the orbital lab, the STS-128 crew conducted 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_former_astronauts #nasa_josé_m ._hernández #nasa_space_shuttle #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_earth #nasa_ice_ &_glaciers #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_climate_change #nasa_oceans #nasa_sea_level_rise #nasa_kennedy_space_center
11 days ago
NASA Awards Contract Extension for Solar Science Instrument
NASA has awarded a contract extension to Stanford University, California, to continue the mission and services for the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager HMI instrument on the agencys Solar Dynamics Observatory SDO.. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_former_astronauts #nasa_josé_m ._hernández #nasa_space_shuttle #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_earth #nasa_ice_ &_glaciers #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_climate_change #nasa_oceans #nasa_sea_level_rise #nasa_kennedy_space_center
11 days ago
NASA Relaunches Art Program with Space-Themed Murals
NASA launched the next phase of its art program with two new space-themed murals in New Yorks Hudson Square neighborhood in Manhattan. The vision of the reimagined NASA Art Program is to inspire and engage the Artemis Generation with community murals and other art projects for the benefit of humanity.160; To continue pushing the boundaries 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_former_astronauts #nasa_josé_m ._hernández #nasa_space_shuttle #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_earth #nasa_ice_ &_glaciers #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_climate_change #nasa_oceans #nasa_sea_level_rise #nasa_kennedy_space_center
11 days ago
Sols 4314-4315: Wait, What Was That Back There?
Earth planning date: Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 After a busy weekend of activities, Curiosity is ready for another week of planning. One of the activities over the weekend was our periodic check-in on our wheels to see how they are holding up on the rough terrain. The image shows the MAHLI view of the right-middle . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_former_astronauts #nasa_josé_m ._hernández #nasa_space_shuttle #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_earth #nasa_ice_ &_glaciers #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_climate_change #nasa_oceans #nasa_sea_level_rise #nasa_kennedy_space_center
11 days ago
Julie Rivera Pérez Bridges Business, STEM to ‘Make the Magic Happen’
Senior Resource Analyst Julie Rivera Prez ensures finances and assets are in place to enable missions engineering and science magic can happen. As a former intern, she also reaches out to current students to ensure a diverse and inclusive future workforce. Name: Julie Rivera PrezFormal Job Classification: Senior Resources AnalystOrganization: Systems Review OfficeResource Management Office, 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/peopl...#nasa #space #news #nasa_former_astronauts #nasa_josé_m ._hernández #nasa_space_shuttle #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_earth #nasa_ice_ &_glaciers #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_climate_change #nasa_oceans #nasa_sea_level_rise #nasa_kennedy_space_center
11 days ago
NASA Ames Welcomes Latvian President, Talks Aeronautics Research
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkvis observes simulated visuals of an airport and its air traffic, consisting of commercial aircraft and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, at NASAs FutureFlight Central on Sept. 18, 2024, during a visit to NASAs Ames Research Center in Californias Silicon Valley. FutureFlight Central provides high-fidelity simulation of air traffic management 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_former_astronauts #nasa_josé_m ._hernández #nasa_space_shuttle #nasa_general #nasa_blogs #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_earth #nasa_ice_ &_glaciers #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_climate_change #nasa_oceans #nasa_sea_level_rise #nasa_kennedy_space_center
17 days ago
The Marshall Star for September 18, 2024
Marshall Welcomes NASA Chief Scientist for Climate, Science Town Hall NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Kate Calvin, center left, joins team members at the agencys Marshall Space Flight Center for a Climate and Science Town Hall on Sept. 17 in Activities Building 4316. Calvin took part in a question-and-answer session during her visit 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_apollo #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_spiral_galaxies #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_partner_with_us #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology
17 days ago
NASA Deputy Administrator Talks Future of Agency in Silicon Valley
NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy spent time at NASAs Ames Research Center in Californias Silicon Valley, on Sept. 16, 2024, engaging with center leaders and employees to discuss strategies that could drive meaningful changes to ensure NASA remains the preeminent institution for research, technology, and engineering, and to lead science, aeronautics, and space exploration for 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_apollo #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_spiral_galaxies #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_partner_with_us #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology
17 days ago
NASA Shares Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Remarks
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released his remarks as prepared for Wednesdays Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in Washington. The awards recognized the women who contributed to the space race, including the NASA mathematicians who helped land the first astronauts on the Moon under the agencys Apollo Program. Good afternoon. The remarkable things that NASA 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_apollo #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_spiral_galaxies #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_partner_with_us #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology
17 days ago
Giant Leaps Start at Johnson for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Commander Nick Hague
As the hub of human spaceflight, NASAs Johnson Space Center in Houston holds a variety of unique responsibilities and privileges. Those include being the home of NASAs astronaut corps. One of those astronauts Nick Hague is now preparing to launch to the International Space Station along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov on the 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_apollo #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_spiral_galaxies #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_partner_with_us #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology
17 days ago
Hubble Examines a Busy Galactic Center
This NASAESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy IC 4709 located around 240 million light-years away in the southern constellation Telescopium. Hubble beautifully captures its faint halo and swirling disk filled with stars and dust bands. The compact region at its core might be the most remarkable sight. It holds an active galactic 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_apollo #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_spiral_galaxies #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_partner_with_us #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology
17 days ago
NASA, US Department of Education to Launch STEM Project in Washington
Media are invited to the kickoff event of a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. Department of Education at 4 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 23, at the Wheatley Education Campus in Washington. The interagency project, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, aims to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math STEM education during after-school hours. 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_goes -r #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_missions
17 days ago
Rob Gutro: Clear Science in the Forecast
Rob Gutro has never been one to stay idle. From his start working at a paper factory as a teenager, Rob navigated his way to NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center where he serves as the deputy news chief in the Office of Communications until he retires in October 2024. In this role, Rob manages all 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/peopl...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_goes -r #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_missions
17 days ago
NASA’s Webb Provides Another Look Into Galactic Collisions
Smile for the camera An interaction between an elliptical galaxy and a spiral galaxy, collectively known as Arp 107, seems to have given the spiral a happier outlook thanks to the two bright eyes and the wide semicircular smile. The region has been observed before in infrared by NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope in 2005, however . https://science.nasa.gov/m...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_goes -r #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_missions
17 days ago
NASA Astronaut Tracy C. Dyson’s Scientific Mission aboard Space Station
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson is returning home after a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station. While on orbit, Dyson conducted an array of experiments and technology demonstrations that contribute to advancements for humanity on Earth and the agency8217;s trajectory to the Moon and Mars.160; Here is a look at some of the science 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_goes -r #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_missions
17 days ago
Reinventing the Clock: NASA’s New Tech for Space Timekeeping
Here on Earth, it might not matter if your wristwatch runs a few seconds slow. But crucial spacecraft functions need accuracy down to one billionth of a second or less. Navigating with GPS, for example, relies on precise timing signals from satellites to pinpoint locations. Three teams at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, are at work to push timekeeping for space exploration to new levels of precision.. https://www.nasa.gov/techn...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_active_galaxies #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_galaxies #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_seyfert_galaxies #nasa_the_universe #nasa_iss_research #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_technology #nasa_spinoffs #nasa_technology_transfer #nasa_near_space_network #nasa_goes -r #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_artemis #nasa_get_involved #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_missions
18 days ago
Sols 4307-4308: Bright Rocks Catch Our Eyes
Earth planning date: Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 We made good progress through Gediz Vallis in the weekend drive, landing in a segment of the channel containing a mix of loose rubble and other channel-filling debris. Amongst the jumbled scene, though, particular objects of interest caught our eye: bright rocks. In past workspaces in Gediz Vallis, . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_blogs #nasa_europa #nasa_europa_clipper #nasa_jupiter #nasa_jupiter_moons #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_planets #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_technology #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_earth_science #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_dark_energy #nasa_dark_matter #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_the_universe #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_black_holes #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_nasa_aircraft #nasa_green_aviation_tech
18 days ago
Technicians Work to Prepare Europa Clipper for Propellant Loading
NASAs Europa Clipper mission moves closer to launch as technicians worked on Wednesday, Sept. 11, inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility to prepare the spacecraft for upcoming propellant loading at the agencys Kennedy Space Center in Florida.160; The spacecraft will explore Jupiters icy moon Europa, which is considered one of the most promising habitable environments 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_blogs #nasa_europa #nasa_europa_clipper #nasa_jupiter #nasa_jupiter_moons #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_planets #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_technology #nasa_the_solar_system #nasa_earth_science #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_dark_energy #nasa_dark_matter #nasa_exoplanets #nasa_goddard_technology #nasa_the_universe #nasa_people_of_goddard #nasa_people_of_nasa #nasa_black_holes #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_nasa_aircraft #nasa_green_aviation_tech
