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official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Researchers across Space Biology and Physical Sciences come together for a special presentation at the May PSI Users Group. The Ring-Sheared Drop (RSD) is a Microgravity Science Glovebox experiment that launched in July 2019 to the ISS to study shearing flow in the absence of solid walls. The major goalsContinue reading “Adam and Hirsa Present Research on the Ring-Sheared Drop”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY As the aviation industry works to design air taxis and other new electric aircraft, there’s a growing need to understand how the materials behave. That’s why NASA is investigating potential air taxi materials and designs to best protect passengers in the event of a crash. On June 26, 2025, at NASA’s Langley ResearchContinue reading “NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA astronaut and microbiologist Kate Rubins retired Monday after 16 years with the agency. During her time with NASA, Rubins completed two long-duration missions aboard the International Space Station, logging 300 days in space and conducting four spacewalks. “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Kate for her dedication toContinue reading “NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins, First to Sequence DNA in Space, Retires”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, July 25, 2025 A 23-meter drive (about 75 feet) brought Curiosity to today’s planned “look-about” spot. The highlight of the plan will be the 360-degree Mastcam panorama that will document the ridge-and-hollow topography ofContinue reading “Curiosity Blog, Sols 4611-4613: Scenic Overlook”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY As part of her Summer Reading Challenge, Second Lady Usha Vance will host an event for children in grades K-8 on Monday, Aug. 4, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Media are invited. NASA astronaut Suni Williams will join Ms. Vance to read a space-related book to children andContinue reading “Join Second Lady Usha Vance as She Reads to Children at NASA Johnson”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Visiting the Event Center Due to the nature of being a NASA facility, there are some special considerations that must be taken into account. Traveling To & FromThe Event Center is located on the publicly accessible side of the Ames campus. If you plan to arrive via ride share, pleaseContinue reading “Visiting the NASA Silicon Valley Event Center”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY On-Site Lodging at Ames The Exchange at Ames operates a variety of lodging options, right on center. If you’re visiting Ames for an extended period, you’ll need lodging that’s in the area, and affordable. This article will go over the lodging options that we have on-center. Who May Stay?Personnel inContinue reading “Ames Exchange Lodging Info”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Where to Park at the Event Center We have event spaces in multiple buildings. See below for details. At the main Event Center in building 3, at the front of the building (East side) there is a large lot with standard and accessible spaces. This is the best place toContinue reading “Silicon Valley Event Center – Parking Information”

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official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Written by Catherine O’Connell-Cooper, Planetary Geologist at University of New Brunswick Earth planning date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 For today’s planning, we were in the same workspace as the Monday plan — on purpose! We don’t often have a plan without a drive but in order to allow the batteryContinue reading “Curiosity Blog, Sols 4609–4610: Recharged and Ready To Roll Onwards”