22 days ago
NASA, SpaceX 31st Commercial Resupply Mission Overview
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 9:29 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 4, for the next launch to deliver scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. Filled with more than 6,000 pounds of supplies, the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft, on the companys Falcon 9 rocket, will launch from Launch Complex 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_people_of_johnson #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_iss_research #nasa_jeanette_j ._epps #nasa_matthew_dominick #nasa_michael_r ._barratt #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_for_educators #nasa_heliophysics #nasa_solar_wind #nasa_space_weather #nasa_the_sun #nasa_expedition_72 #nasa_missions #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation
23 days ago
How NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Could Decipher the Moon’s Icy Secrets
Theres water on the Moon, but scientists only have a general idea of where it is and what form it is in. A trailblazing NASA mission will get some answers. When NASAs Lunar Trailblazer begins orbiting the Moon next year, it will help resolve an enduring mystery: Where is the Moons water Scientists have seen 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_lunar_trailblazer #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_moons #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_earth #nasa_carbon_cycle #nasa_climate_change #nasa_greenhouse_gases #nasa_general #nasa_diversity_at_nasa #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_earth_science #nasa_artemis #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation
23 days ago
NASA Helps Find Thawing Permafrost Adds to Near-Term Global Warming
Earths far northern reaches have locked carbon underground for millennia. New research paints a picture of a landscape in change. A new study, co-authored by NASA scientists, details where and how greenhouse gases are escaping from the Earths vast northern permafrost region as the Arctic warms. The frozen soils encircling the Arctic from Alaska to 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/earth...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_lunar_trailblazer #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_moons #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_earth #nasa_carbon_cycle #nasa_climate_change #nasa_greenhouse_gases #nasa_general #nasa_diversity_at_nasa #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_earth_science #nasa_artemis #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation
23 days ago
NASA Group Amplifies Voices of Employees with Disabilities
Kathy Clark started her career at NASAs Glenn Research Center in Cleveland straight out of high school, and when offered either a job as an accountant or a job in training, the choice was crystal clear. I started in training, Ive stayed in training, and Ill probably retire in training, said Clark, now a human 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_lunar_trailblazer #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_moons #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_earth #nasa_carbon_cycle #nasa_climate_change #nasa_greenhouse_gases #nasa_general #nasa_diversity_at_nasa #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_earth_science #nasa_artemis #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation
23 days ago
NASA Relaunches Mentor-Protégé Program to Fill Supply Chain Gaps
In an effort to grow new commercial markets that support the future of space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research, NASA is preparing to relaunch its Mentor-Protg Program for contractors on Friday, Nov. 1. The program originally was launched to encourage NASA prime contractors, or mentors, to enter into agreements with eligible small businesses, or 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/organ...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_lunar_trailblazer #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_moons #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_earth #nasa_carbon_cycle #nasa_climate_change #nasa_greenhouse_gases #nasa_general #nasa_diversity_at_nasa #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_earth_science #nasa_artemis #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation
23 days ago
New NASA Instrument for Studying Snowpack Completes Airborne Testing
Summer heat has significant effects in the mountainous regions of the western United States. Melted snow washes from snowy peaks into the rivers, reservoirs, and streams that supply millions of Americans with freshwateras much as 75 of the annual freshwater supply for some states. But as climate change brings winter temperatures to new highs, these . https://science.nasa.gov/s...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_lunar_trailblazer #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_moons #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_earth #nasa_carbon_cycle #nasa_climate_change #nasa_greenhouse_gases #nasa_general #nasa_diversity_at_nasa #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_earth_science #nasa_artemis #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation
23 days ago
Gateway: Centering Science
Gateway is set to advance science in deep space, bringing groundbreaking research opportunities to lunar orbit. . https://www.nasa.gov/missi...#nasa #space #news #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_lunar_trailblazer #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_moons #nasa_planetary_science #nasa_earth #nasa_carbon_cycle #nasa_climate_change #nasa_greenhouse_gases #nasa_general #nasa_diversity_at_nasa #nasa_life_at_nasa #nasa_nasa_headquarters #nasa_earth_science #nasa_artemis #nasa_gateway_program #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_science_ &_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation
23 days ago
Sols 4345-4347: Contact Science is Back on the Table
Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 The changes to the plan Wednesday, moving the drive a sol earlier, meant that we started off planning this morning about 18 meters about 59 feet farther along the western edge of Gediz Vallis and with all the data we needed for planning. This included the knowledge that . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_blogs #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation #nasa_perseverance_ (rover) #nasa_astrobiology #nasa_mars #nasa_mars_2020 #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_3 #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_missions
24 days ago
Planets Beware: NASA Unburies Danger Zones of Star Cluster
Most stars form in collections, called clusters or associations, that include very massive stars. These giant stars send out large amounts of high-energy radiation, which can disrupt relatively fragile disks of dust and gas that are in the process of coalescing to form new planets. A team of astronomers used NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory, in 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation #nasa_perseverance_ (rover) #nasa_astrobiology #nasa_mars #nasa_mars_2020 #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_3 #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_blogs #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_missions
24 days ago
Watch How Students Help NASA Grow Plants in Space: Growing Beyond Earth
Since 2015, students from across the USA have been partnering with scientists at NASA to advance research on growing plants in space, ultimately to feed astronauts on long-distance space missions, as part of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens Growing Beyond Earth project, which is now in its 9th year. This classroom-based citizen science project for 6th-12th . https://science.nasa.gov/l...#nasa #space #news #nasa_star_clusters #nasa_stars #nasa_citizen_science #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_science_activation #nasa_perseverance_ (rover) #nasa_astrobiology #nasa_mars #nasa_mars_2020 #nasa_artemis #nasa_artemis_3 #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_blogs #nasa_artemis_accords #nasa_missions
4 months ago
Station Science Top News: August 2, 2024
Analysessuggestthat microgravity does not significantly alter fundamental biochemical pathways in kidney cells, including metabolism of vitamin D. This finding could help researchers develop strategies to protect crew health on future missions and improve treatment of kidney-related diseases on Earth. Kidney Cellsexamined the effects of microgravity and other factors of space travel on kidney health. Previous 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_cubesats #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_anne_c ._mcclain #nasa_astronauts #nasa_humans_in_space #nasa_nichole_ayers #nasa_general #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe
4 months ago
When Teachers Become the Students: Educators Spend Summer Studying STEM Engagement at Johnson
The summer months are usually a time for teachers to take a break from the classroom and enjoy some well-earned rest. But at NASAs Johnson Space Center in Houston, two experienced educators dedicated their summer vacations to learning how to enrich their students science, technology, engineering, and mathematics STEM education and inspire them to achieve 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
‘Current’ Events: NASA and USGS Find a New Way to Measure River Flows
A team of scientists and engineers at NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey USGS collaborated to see if a small piloted drone, equipped with a specialized payload, could help create detailed maps of how fast water is flowing. Rivers supply fresh water to our communities and farms, provide homes for a variety of creatures, transport 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
Sols 4263-4265: A Royal Birthday Celebration at Kings Canyon
Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 Prepare your party poppers, horns, and confetti On Aug. 6 EDT, after 4,265 Martian sols since Curiosity first landed in Gale Crater, the rover will be turning 12 years old. I still remember the excitement of watching Curiositys landing back when I started high school. Now, as a . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
How Do I Navigate NASA Learning Resources and Opportunities?
NASA offers a variety of platforms and resources to support kindergarten through college educators in bringing the excitement of exploration and discovery to students in the classroom and beyond. From in-depth lesson plans to supplemental videos and activities, the resources below can help educators develop an out-of-this world curriculum and create unforgettable experiences for their 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/learn...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
NASA Engagement Platform Brings Experts to Classrooms, Communities
With a new school year on the horizon, NASA is introducing a platform to connect communities with agency experts to share their experiences working on agency missions and programs for the benefit of humanity. Continuing a long-standing tradition of connecting the public with science, technology, engineering, and math, NASA Engages augments the agencys speakers bureau 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment and Install
Technicians move NASAs Europa Clipper spacecraft inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility to accommodate installation of its five-panel solar array at the agencys Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. After moving the spacecraft, the team had to precisely align the spacecraft in preparation for the installation. The huge arrays spanning 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
NASA Sends More Science to Space, More Strides for Future Exploration
Biological and physical investigations aboard the Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply mission NG-21 included experiments studying the impacts of zero gravity on grass, how packed bed reactors could improve water purification both in space and on Earth, and observations on new rounds of samples that will allow scientists to learn more about the characteristics of different materials as they change phases on the tiniest of scales.. https://science.nasa.gov/s...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
Lagniappe for August 2024
Explore Lagniappe for August 2024 featuring: Gator Speaks The roll out of NASAs SLS Space Launch System Artemis II core stage from NASAs Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on July 16 brought warm feelings to this Gator heart of mine. It shows the continued progress toward the Artemis II test flight for NASAs first 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Announces New Deputy Director
NASAs Stennis Space Center Director John Bailey announced Aug. 2 that longtime propulsion engineermanager Christine Powell has been selected as deputy director of the south Mississippi propulsion site, effective Aug. 12. I am excited for Christine to join the NASA Stennis executive team, Bailey said. She has deep and proven experience and expertise in propulsion 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
4 months ago
NASA Stennis Flashback: Shuttle Team Achieves Unprecedented Milestone
As chief of test operations at NASAs Stennis Space Center, Maury Vander has been involved in some long-duration propulsion hot fires but he still struggles to describe a pair of 34-minute space shuttle main engine tests conducted onsite in August 1988. When you stop and think about it, Vander begins, then pauses. In 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_general #nasa_internships #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_drones_ &_you #nasa_blogs #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_for_educators #nasa_iss_research #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_materials_science #nasa_physical_sciences #nasa_plant_biology #nasa_space_biology #nasa_stennis_space_center
