4 months ago
Sols 4261-4262: Drill Sol 1…Take 2
Earth planning date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 As Cat mentioned on Monday, todays plan is a second attempt at our Drill Sol 1 activities. Weve shifted the target on Kings Canyon a little bit, but the activities remain the same a preload test to ensure that were able to safely drill here, and contact . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_blogs #nasa_system -wide_safety #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general
4 months ago
System-Wide Safety Project Description
A new era of aviation is here, and NASAs System-Wide Safety SWS project is developing innovative data solutions to assure safe, rapid, and repeatable access to a transformed National Airspace System NAS. SWS was created in 2018 and is part of NASA Aeronautics Airspace Operations and Safety Program. SWS evaluates how the aerospace industry and 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_system -wide_safety #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips
4 months ago
System-Wide Safety Project Leadership
System-Wide Safety SWS project leaders are listed here. Project ManagerDr. Kyle Ellis Deputy Project ManagerSummer Brandt Associate Project ManagerDr. Wendy Okolo Associate Project ManagerMichael Vincent Project ScientistDr. Paul Miner Senior Technical Advisor for Aviation SafetyDr. Lance Prinzel Senior Technical Advisor for AutonomyDr. Joseph Coughlan Senior Technical Advisor for AssuranceDr. Natasha Neogi Safety LiaisonDr. Misty Davies 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/direc...#nasa #space #news #nasa_system -wide_safety #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips
4 months ago
The Marshall Star for July 31, 2024
SLS Core Stage Rolls Inside Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy NASAs SLS Space Launch System rocket160;core stage160;for the Artemis II mission is inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at the agencys Kennedy Space Center. Tugboats and towing vessels moved the barge and core stage 900-miles to the Florida spaceport160;from NASAs Michoud Assembly Facility, where it was 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources
4 months ago
A Picture-Perfect Portrait: Eliza Hoffman’s Take on Dorothy Vaughan
On July 19, 2024, NASA officially named Johnson Space Centers building 12 the Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo. A portrait of Dorothy Vaughan is now the central feature at the entrance of the newly named building. This portrait was hand-painted by Eliza Hoffman, an accomplished artist who is also a 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/cente...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources
4 months ago
2024 Software of the Year Co-Winner – Orbital Debris Engineering Model (ORDEM)
NASA Johnson Space Center:ORDEM represents the state of the art in orbital debris models intended for engineering analysis. It is a data-driven model, relying on large quantities of radar, optical, in situ, and laboratory measurement data. When released, it was the first software code to include a model for different orbital debris material densities, population 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/organ...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources
4 months ago
2024 Software of the Year Award Co-Winner -Prognostics Python Packages (ProgPy)
NASA Ames Research Center:ProgPy is an open-source Python package supporting research and development of prognostics, health management, and predictive maintenance tools. Prognostics is the science of prediction, and the field of Prognostics and Health Management PHM aims at estimating the current physical health of a system e.g., motor, battery, etc. and predicting how the 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/organ...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources
4 months ago
2024 Invention of the Year Winner – Thrust Chamber Liner and Fabrication Method
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center:A thrust chamber assembly TCA is the critical and central component in a rocket engine that provides thrust to propel a launch vehicle into space. Since the 1960s, while small improvements in TCA performance have been made, little has been done to reduce weight, improve development timelines, and reduce manufacturing cost. 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/organ...#nasa #space #news #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources
4 months ago
Ranger 7 Snaps the Moon
On July 31, 1964, the Ranger 7 spacecraft took this photo, the first image of the Moon taken by a United States spacecraft. 17 minutes later, it crashed into the Moon on the northern rim of the Sea of Clouds as intended. The 4,316 images sent back helped identify safe Moon landing sites for Apollo 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_cubesats #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_blogs
4 months ago
Tech Today: Remote Sensing Technology Fights Forest Fires
Enabled by NASA Sensors and Technical Assistance. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_cubesats #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_blogs
4 months ago
What’s Up: August 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Two planets meet for a super close conjunction, the Perseid meteor shower peaks, and look for the Lagoon Nebula a stellar nursery in Sagittarius.. https://science.nasa.gov/s...#nasa #space #news #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_cubesats #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_blogs
4 months ago
NASA Public Engagement Specialist Loves to Inspire Kids with STEM
Careers at NASA were not on his radar growing up. But Jonas Dino, public engagement specialist at NASAs Ames Research Center in Californias Silicon Valley, ended up with his perfect job that involves connecting people with NASA. One of the best parts of his job is to learn first-hand about NASAs cutting-edge research and translate 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_cubesats #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_blogs
4 months ago
NASA’s First-Ever Quantum Memory Made at Glenn Research Center
Bringing bright minds together has once again proven to be the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. Researchers developed technology that will store information within a cloud of atoms. Together with Infleqtion Inc., researchers at NASAs Glenn Research Center in Cleveland produced NASAs first-ever quantum memory. This technology is NASAs first step in 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_earth 's_moon #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_skywatching #nasa_skywatching_tips #nasa_ames_research_center #nasa_learning_resources #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_cubesats #nasa_iss_research #nasa_johnson_space_center #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_astrophysics #nasa_neutron_stars #nasa_pulsars #nasa_the_universe #nasa_blogs
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 months ago
NASA to Highlight 13th Space Station Research, Development Conference
Editor8217;s Note: This media advisory was updated on July 29, 2024 to reflect the updated times for the Low Earth Orbit panel on Wednesday, July 31 and the keynote address on Thursday, Aug. 1. NASA will broadcast groundbreaking discoveries, benefits for humanity, and how the agency and its commercial and international partners are maximizing research 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/news-...#nasa #space #news #nasa_iss_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_earth #nasa_climate_change
4 months ago
Sols 4257-4258: A Little Nudge on Kings Canyon
Earth planning date: Friday, July 26, 2024 Todays 2-sol weekend plan is our first taste of a new location for a potential sampling campaign. We call todays plan type: Drill Sol 1 triage contact science. We arrived this morning to a lovely new workspace. The science team has been eagerly observing these lighter-toned rocks . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_iss_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_earth #nasa_climate_change
4 months ago
Sols 4255-4256: Just Passing Through
Earth planning date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Happy Wednesday, terrestrials We wrapped up our Mammoth Lakes drill campaign onlythree weeks agoand are already looking for our next drill site. This will be the last drill campaign in the Gediz Vallis region, an area on Mars the Curiosity team has had their eyes on since sol . https://science.nasa.gov/b...#nasa #space #news #nasa_iss_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_earth #nasa_climate_change
4 months ago
60 Years Ago: Ranger 7 Photographs the Moon
Long before Apollo astronauts set foot upon the Moon, much remained unknown about the lunar surface. While most scientists believed the Moon had a solid surface that would support astronauts and their landing craft, some believed a deep layer of dust covered it that would swallow any visitors. Until 1964, no closeup photographs of the 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/histo...#nasa #space #news #nasa_iss_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_earth #nasa_climate_change
4 months ago
NASA Embraces Streaming Service to Reach, Inspire Artemis Generation
As part of its ongoing web and television modernization efforts, NASA is shifting its digital focus to its on-demand streaming service, NASA, which has already gained four times more viewership than the agencys traditional cable channel. To streamline how it brings the latest aeronautics, human spaceflight, science, and technology news to the universe, the agency 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_iss_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_earth #nasa_climate_change
4 months ago
Visit with NASA SCaN
Interested in having a NASA SCaN expert speak to your class or group The SCaN program is accepting requests for visits both virtual and in-person during the coming calendar year. Request a virtual visit below. Request a visit with the SCaN team at: NASA Glenn NASA Goddard NASA8217;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Social Media Stay connected 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/gener...#nasa #space #news #nasa_iss_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_earth #nasa_climate_change
4 months ago
PLACES team publishes blog post on NextGenScience Blog
The NASA Science Activation programs PLACES Broadening Data Fluency Through the Integration of NASA Assets and Place-Based Learning to Advance Connections, Education, and Stewardship team which focuses on supporting educators to implement Place-Based, Data-Rich PBDR instruction using NASA assets in their own contexts recently published a blog post about the PLACES PBDR framework . https://science.nasa.gov/l...#nasa #space #news #nasa_iss_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_earth #nasa_climate_change
4 months ago
Peekaboo!
In this image from May 4, 2017, a rabbit is nearly obscured by grass at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a border with the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, which is home to over 31 mammal species and hundreds of bird, fish, amphibian, and reptile species. Kennedy is responsible for more protected species 8230;. https://www.nasa.gov/image...#nasa #space #news #nasa_iss_research #nasa_blogs #nasa_nasa_history #nasa_ranger_7 #nasa_general #nasa_aeronautics #nasa_stennis_space_center #nasa_earth_science #nasa_science_activation #nasa_kennedy_space_center #nasa_missions #nasa_commercial_crew #nasa_commercial_resupply #nasa_earth #nasa_climate_change
