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official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Science in Space June 2025 Scientists use instruments on the International Space Station to study phenomena in Earth’s ionosphere or upper atmosphere including thunderstorms, lightning, and transient luminous events (TLEs). TLEs take many forms, including blue jets, discharges that grow upward into the stratosphere from cloud tops, and colorful burstsContinue reading “Studying Storms from Space Station”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Written by Michelle Minitti, Planetary Geologist at Framework Earth planning date: Monday, June 9, 2025 The image above shows the drill poised on the surface of Mars at the start of our attempt to collect sample at “Altadena” over the weekend. Now we know, from subsequent imaging and telemetry, thatContinue reading “Sol 4564: Front Hazard Avoidance Camera (Front Hazcam)”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY On May 22, 2025, NASA hosted an Expedition 72 crew debrief and awards ceremony at Space Center Houston, where more than 1,000 attendees gathered to celebrate. The event recognized the achievements of the crew as well as NASA employees and partners whose dedication and support contributed to the expedition’s success.Continue reading “Welcome Home, Expedition 72 Crew! “

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY What does it take to gaze through time to our universe’s very first stars and galaxies?   NASA answers this question in its new documentary, “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope.” The agency’s original documentary, which chronicles the story of the most powerful telescope everContinue reading “NASA+ Documentary “Cosmic Dawn” Reveals Untold Story of James Webb Space Telescope “

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY A NASA photographer captured this June 14, 2013, photo of a bobcat wading through a waterway near Launch Pad 38B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Bobcats are just one of over 30 mammal species that call the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge home, along with hundreds of bird,Continue reading “Portrait of a Bobcat”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA’s Earth science missions have continued to demonstrate remarkable adaptability and innovation, balancing the legacy of long-standing satellites with the momentum of cutting-edge new technologies. The Terra platform, the first of three Earth Observing System flagship missions, has been in orbit since December 1999. Over a quarter-century later, four ofContinue reading “The Earth Observer Editor’s Corner: April–June 2025”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley houses a unique laboratory: the Airborne Sensor Facility (ASF). The engineers at the ASF are responsible for building, maintaining, and operating numerous instruments that get deployed on research aircraft, but one of their most important roles is instrument calibration. Think of calibration likeContinue reading “Tuning a NASA Instrument: Calibrating MASTER”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY In today’s crowded digital landscape, cutting through the noise is paramount for any organization trying to connect with its audience. Recognizing this, NASA has embarked on a significant initiative to streamline its extensive social media presence, aiming to create a more unified and impactful digital voice for its groundbreaking work. Continue reading “Fewer Feeds, More Focus: NASA’s Social Media Overhaul”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA’s Glenn Research Center headed to the ballpark for Education Day with the Lake Erie Crushers on May 15. NASA Glenn staff showcased the science of NASA using portable wind tunnel demonstrations, virtual reality simulations, and other interactives inspired by NASA’s Artemis missions.   Guests snapped photos at an “out-of-this-world” selfieContinue reading “NASA Glenn Pitches Science Demonstrations at Lake Erie Crushers Game “

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA’s Glenn Research Center joined the Center for Science and Industry (COSI) Big Science Celebration on the museum’s front lawn in Columbus, Ohio, on May 4. This event centered on science activities by STEM professionals, researchers, and experts from Central Ohio — and despite chilly, damp weather, it drew moreContinue reading “NASA Glenn Joins COSI’s Big Science Celebration”