official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA photographer Joel Kowsky captured this image of the Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. The total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the North American continent from Mexico’s Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. AContinue reading “Best of 2024: Total Solar Eclipse in Indianapolis”
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January’s Night Sky Notes: The Red Planet
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Have you looked up at the night sky this season and noticed a bright object sporting a reddish hue to the left of Orion? This is none other than the planet Mars! January will be an excellent opportunity to spot this planet and some of its details with a medium-sizedContinue reading “January’s Night Sky Notes: The Red Planet”
Astronomy Activation Ambassadors: A New Era
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY The NASA Science Activation Program’s Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) project aims to measurably enhance student Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) engagement via middle school, high school, and community college science teacher professional development. In 2024, AAA transitioned its focus to the development of an Astronomy Academy with varying levelsContinue reading “Astronomy Activation Ambassadors: A New Era”
Red and Green Aurora Move Through Earth’s Atmosphere
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Peering through the window of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured this image on Oct. 7, 2024 of the SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft as vivid green and pink aurora swirled through Earth’s atmosphere while the International Space Station soared 273 miles above the Indian Ocean. VisitContinue reading “Red and Green Aurora Move Through Earth’s Atmosphere”
Assessment of PFO as Related to DCS in the Spaceflight Environment and During Ground Testing
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY In June 2024, the NASA Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) Standards Team hosted an independent assessment working group to review the status and progress of research and clinical activities intended to mitigate the risk of decompression sickness (DCS) related to patent foramen ovale (PFO) during spaceflightContinue reading “Assessment of PFO as Related to DCS in the Spaceflight Environment and During Ground Testing”
Sols 4402-4415: Rover Decks and Sequence Calls for the Holidays
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Earth planning date: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 Welcome to the 2024 holiday plan for Curiosity! This year we’re spanning 14 sols to last us through the Earth new year. And this is my fourth year operating Mastcam during the holidays (throwback to 2023 Marsmas!). I already knew to expect aContinue reading “Sols 4402-4415: Rover Decks and Sequence Calls for the Holidays”
What’s Up: January 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Four Planets in One View! Each evening this month, enjoy a sweeping view of four bright planets at once. Also look for a close approach of Venus and Saturn, Mars occulted by the Moon, and meteors! Skywatching Highlights January 3 – Quadrantid meteor shower peaks: This is a moderate shower,Continue reading “What’s Up: January 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA”
Earth to Space Call: NASA Leaders to Speak with Station Astronauts
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy will speak with NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, and Don Pettit on Monday, Jan. 6, to discuss their mission aboard the International Space Station. The Earth to space call coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. EST on NASA+. LearnContinue reading “Earth to Space Call: NASA Leaders to Speak with Station Astronauts”
NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to President Carter
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Sunday’s passing of President Jimmy Carter: “President Carter was the pinnacle of a public servant, dedicating his life to making our world a better place. He showed us each and every person has the power to make a difference. From providingContinue reading “NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to President Carter”
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History With Closest Pass to Sun
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Operations teams have confirmed NASA’s mission to “touch” the Sun survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar surface on Dec. 24, 2024. Breaking its previous record by flying just 3.8 million miles above the surface of the Sun, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the solar atmosphere at aContinue reading “NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History With Closest Pass to Sun”