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official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY NASA’s BurstCube, a shoebox-sized satellite designed to study the universe’s most powerful explosions, is on its way to the International Space Station. The spacecraft travels aboard SpaceX’s 30th Commercial Resupply Services mission, which lifted off at 4:55 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 21, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape CanaveralContinue reading “NASA’s Tiny BurstCube Mission Launches to Study Cosmic Blasts”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Following a successful launch of NASA’s SpaceX 30th commercial resupply mission, new scientific experiments and technology demonstrations for the agency are on the way to the International Space Station, including studies of technologies to measure sea ice and plant growth in space. SpaceX’s Dragon resupply spacecraft, carrying more than 6,000Continue reading “NASA Science, Hardware Aboard SpaceX’s 30th Resupply Launch to Station”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY A test version of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket’s payload adapter is ready for evaluation, marking a critical milestone on the journey to the hardware’s debut on NASA’s Artemis IV mission. Comprised of two metal rings and eight composite panels, the cone-shaped payload adapter will be part of theContinue reading “Payload Adapter Testing: A Key Step for Artemis IV Rocket’s Success”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY Everyday physical activities keep the cardiovascular system healthy. The human cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels, has evolved to operate in Earth’s gravity. When astronauts travel to space, their bodies begin to adjust to the microgravity of their spacecraft. Blood and other bodily fluids previously pulled downwardContinue reading “Station Science 101: Cardiovascular Research on Station”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY By Daniel Boyette Jeremy Kenny squinted his eyes as he looked toward the brilliant light. Then came the deafening sound waves that vibrated his body. This was the moment he’d dreamed about since childhood. It was Nov. 16, 2009, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and Kenny and hisContinue reading “Shuttle, Family Inspire NASA’s Cryogenic Technology Manager”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY The year 2023 was productive for the Loads & Dynamics (L&D) Technical Discipline Team (TDT). New shock and modal analysis techniques were developed and mentoring the next generation of NASA discipline experts continued. Additionally, NESC Technical Bulletin No. 23-3, New Transient Finite Energy Shock Prediction Methodology, was released. Early CareerContinue reading “Mentoring the Next Generation of Engineers and Improving Shock Testing Standards “

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY The Thermal and Fluids Analysis Workshop (TFAWS) is an annual event cosponsored by the NESC’s Thermal Control & Protection, Environmental Control & Life Support, Aerosciences, and Cryogenics Technical Discipline Teams in collaboration with the TFAWS Steering Committee. It is well known for a diverse set of events and remains aContinue reading “Building a Community of Practice “

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY A fast boat crosses the waters several hours after NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 splashdown on March 12, 2024. The SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft landed in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. The Crew-7 members spent nearly six months in space as part of Expedition 70 on theContinue reading “A Tranquil Sunrise”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY During an event at NASA Headquarters in Washington Thursday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra united to note progress their respective agencies are making in space and on Earth toward President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative.Continue reading “NASA, Health and Human Services Highlight Cancer Moonshot Progress”

official news from : https://bit.ly/2QkyIbY As NASA continues to pursue new human missions to low Earth orbit, lunar orbit, the lunar surface, and on to Mars, the NESC continues to provide a robust technical resource to address critical challenges. The NESC Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS), Crew Systems, and Extravehicular Activity (EVA) disciplineContinue reading “Advancing Human Spaceflight Safety”