official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Earth planning date: Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 Here in Earth’s northern hemisphere, the days are slowly getting longer, bringing with them the promise of an end to winter. While we are anticipating the return of warmer temperatures, just over 100 million kilometers (more than 62 million miles) away, Curiosity isContinue reading “Sols 4441-4442: Winter is Coming”
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Combustor Facilities
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Sector Combustor Studies (CE-5B-1) Combustion studies are conducted in this two-test position facility specifically in support of the NOx-reduction research for the High Speed Research program and the Advanced Subsonic Technology program. CE-5B-1 is large enough to test sector arrangements of injector elements to include interactions of the elements andContinue reading “Combustor Facilities”
Stacking Artemis II
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA’s iconic “worm” insignia stands out in this photo taken on Jan. 24, 2025, as engineers and technicians prepared to lift the left center center booster segment for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The boosters will help support the remaining rocket components and the Orion spacecraft during finalContinue reading “Stacking Artemis II”
Station Science Top News: Jan. 31, 2025
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Seeds survive space Researchers found that plant seeds exposed to space germinated at the same rate as those kept on the ground. This finding shows that plant seeds can remain viable during long-term space travel and plants could be used for food and other uses on future missions. Materials InternationalContinue reading “Station Science Top News: Jan. 31, 2025”
How Does the Sun Behave? (Grades K-4)
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY This article is for students grades K-4. The Sun is a star. It is the biggest object in our solar system. The Sun is about 93 million miles away from Earth and about 4.5 billion years old. The Sun affects Earth’s weather, seasons, climate, and more. Let’s learn about howContinue reading “How Does the Sun Behave? (Grades K-4)”
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: February 2025
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Michael Flynn, Ross Beyer, and Matt Johnson. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond Space Biosciences Star: Michael Flynn Michael Flynn,Continue reading “NASA Ames Stars of the Month: February 2025”
NASA’s InSight Finds Marsquakes From Meteoroids Go Deeper Than Expected
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY With help from AI, scientists discovered a fresh crater made by an impact that shook material as deep as the Red Planet’s mantle. Meteoroids striking Mars produce seismic signals that can reach deeper into the planet than previously known. That’s the finding of a pair of new papers comparing marsquakeContinue reading “NASA’s InSight Finds Marsquakes From Meteoroids Go Deeper Than Expected”
30 Years Ago: STS-63, First Shuttle and Mir Rendezvous Mission
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY The first shuttle mission of 1995, STS-63 included several historic firsts. As part of Phase 1 of the International Space Station program, space shuttle Discovery’s 20th flight conducted the first shuttle rendezvous with the Mir space station, in preparation for future dockings. The six-person crew included Commander James Wetherbee, PilotContinue reading “30 Years Ago: STS-63, First Shuttle and Mir Rendezvous Mission “
NASA Attends FAN EXPO New Orleans
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA reached out to inspire members of the Artemis Generation on Jan. 10-12, joining one of the largest comic con producers in the world to host an outreach booth at the 2025 FAN EXPO in New Orleans. Thousands of fans celebrating the best in pop culture such as movies, comics,Continue reading “NASA Attends FAN EXPO New Orleans”
Lagniappe for February 2025
official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Explore Lagniappe for February 2025 featuring: Gator Speaks Welcome to February, folks! The shortest month of the year is here, but do not let its number of days fool you. The month is full of energy and is welcomed with great enthusiasm. We have dusted ourselves off from a historicContinue reading “Lagniappe for February 2025”