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Space, the saying goes, is hard. And the farther humans go, the harder it can get. Some of the challenges on missions to explore the Moon and Mars include preventing microbial contamination of these destinations, navigating there safely, protecting crew members and hardware from radiation, and maintaining and repairing equipment.
Posted May 31, 2024
Biological & Physical Sciences
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Science & Research
NASA is sending several biological and physical sciences experiments and equipment aboard SpaceX’s 30th commercial resupply services mission.
Posted March 22, 2024
Biological & Physical Sciences
Flight Opportunities Program
Physical Sciences Program
Space Biology Program
NASA’s TechFlights 2023 Selections Advance Space Science in Collaboration with Industry A new robot will be taking flight soon to test its ability to support biological and physical science experiments in microgravity.  As one of NASA’s 2023 TechFlights selections, this compact robot will have a chance to fly on a commercial suborbital flight to se
Posted March 14, 2024
Biological & Physical Sciences
ISS Research
Science-enabling Technology
Technology Highlights
Do we have enough fuel to get to our destination? This is probably one of the first questions that comes to mind whenever your family gets ready to embark on a road trip. If the trip is long, you will need to visit gas stations along your route to refuel during your travel.
Posted March 12, 2024
Astrophysics
Biological & Physical Sciences
Citizen Science
Earth Science
Heliophysics
Planetary Science
Snow and ice are everywhere this time of year—mountain tops, Alaska, and even outer space. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us for the next Do NASA Science LIVE event as we explore ways to participate in NASA’s winter-themed volunteer research projects. On this interactive Zoom call, you’ll chat with five scientists who will describe […]
Posted February 12, 2024
Biological & Physical Sciences
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Science & Research
Space Biology
Space Biology Program
NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Division is sending three physical sciences and space biology experiments and equipment to the International Space Station aboard Northrop Grumman’s 20th commercial resupply services mission.
Posted January 30, 2024
ISS Research
Biological & Physical Sciences
General
International Space Station (ISS)
Johnson Space Center
Microbiology
Science & Research
Space Biology
A growing body of research suggests a link between epigenetic mechanisms and a wide variety of illnesses and behaviors, including cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune illnesses, and cognitive dysfunction. Epigenetics also plays a role in the changes humans and other living things experience in space.
Posted January 30, 2024
Astrophysics
Biological & Physical Sciences
Earth Science
Get Involved
Heliophysics
Planetary Science
Science Mission Directorate
Uncategorized
Ten teams from around the world have been named the Global Winners of the 2023 NASA International Space Apps Challenge. The Challenge is the largest annual global hackathon, and gives participants the opportunity to engage with real world problems we face on Earth and in space.
Posted January 26, 2024
Biological & Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Science & Research
Space Biology
The American Society for Gravitational and Space Research’s (ASGSR) annual meeting brought together over 850 scientists, engineers, educators, and students from around the world to share their latest findings on microgravity research and discuss the future of space exploration.
Posted December 21, 2023
Biological & Physical Sciences
Space Biology
NASA announces the award of eleven grants or cooperative agreements for exciting new Space Biology research that will advance NASA’s understanding of how exposure to lunar dust/regolith impact both plant and animal systems.
Posted November 21, 2023
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