official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY After landing on the Moon with NASA science and technology demonstrations March 2, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 concluded its mission March 16. Analysis of data returned to Earth from the NASA instruments continues, benefitting future lunar missions. As part of NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative andContinue reading “NASA Science Continues After Firefly’s First Moon Mission Concludes”
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NASA, USGS, Industry Explore Off-World Resource Development
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) welcomed a community of government, industry, and international partners to explore current technology needs around natural resources – both on Earth and “off world.” During a workshop held in February at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, participants discussed technologies thatContinue reading “NASA, USGS, Industry Explore Off-World Resource Development”
NASA Invites Media to View Wildland Fire Technology Flight Test
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA will conduct a live flight test of aircraft performing simulated wildland fire response operations using a newly developed airspace management system at 9 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, March 25, in Salinas, California. NASA’s new portable airspace management system, part of the agency’s Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)Continue reading “NASA Invites Media to View Wildland Fire Technology Flight Test”
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Members Pose for Portrait
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Suni Williams, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov – the members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission – smile at the camera in this Feb. 19, 2025, photo. While aboard the International Space Station, Hague, Williams, and Wilmore completed more than 900 hours of researchContinue reading “NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Members Pose for Portrait”
NASA Invites Media to 62nd Annual Goddard Space Science Symposium
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Media are invited to meet leaders in the space community during the 62nd annual Goddard Space Science Symposium, taking place from Wednesday, March 19, to Friday, March 21, at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. The symposium will also be streamed online. Hosted by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) in conjunctionContinue reading “NASA Invites Media to 62nd Annual Goddard Space Science Symposium”
Observing Storms from Skylab
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Skylab 3 astronauts witnessed many spectacular sights during their 858 orbital trips around the Earth in the summer of 1973. One involved watching powerful Hurricane Ellen take shape off the West African coast. “There’s a nice storm down there. She looks pretty big. She’s got a lot of clouds,” saidContinue reading “Observing Storms from Skylab”
Atomic Layer Processing Coating Techniques Enable Missions to See Further into the Ultraviolet
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Astrophysics observations at ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths often probe the most dynamic aspects of the universe. However, the high energy of ultraviolet photons means that their interaction with the materials that make up an observing instrument are less efficient, resulting in low overall throughput. New approaches in the development of thinContinue reading “Atomic Layer Processing Coating Techniques Enable Missions to See Further into the Ultraviolet”
Bringing the Heat: Abigail Howard Leads Thermal Systems for Artemis Rovers, Tools
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Depending on where you stand at the lunar South Pole, you may experience temperatures of 130°F (54°C) during sunlit periods, or as low as -334°F (-203°C) in a permanently shadowed region. Keeping crews comfortable and tools and vehicles operational in such extreme temperatures is a key challenge for engineers atContinue reading “Bringing the Heat: Abigail Howard Leads Thermal Systems for Artemis Rovers, Tools”
Texas High School Aerospace Scholars: A Launchpad for Future Innovators
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement at Johnson Space Center offers Texas high school students a unique gateway to the world of space exploration through the High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program. This initiative gives juniors hands-on experience, working on projects that range from designing spacecraft to planning Mars missions. NearlyContinue reading “Texas High School Aerospace Scholars: A Launchpad for Future Innovators “
NASA Space Day to Share Progress, Opportunities at Texas Capitol
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY March 17, 2025 NASA is heading back to the state capitol in March for Space Day Texas, a recognition of achievements throughout Texas and a look ahead to the impact future human space exploration has on the Lone Star state. The two-day schedule of events and exhibits focusing on exploration,Continue reading “NASA Space Day to Share Progress, Opportunities at Texas Capitol”