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NASA Ames Science Directorate Stars of the Month: May 2026 The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Lora Jovanović, Tammy Moore, Frances Donovan, and Jaden Ta.
Posted May 7, 2026
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Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
Glenn Research Center
NASA Centers & Facilities
Technology
As NASA looks to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond, researchers must develop materials capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures found in space and on other planets and their moons.
Posted May 6, 2026
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Humans in Space
In-flight Education Downlinks
International Space Station (ISS)
Learning Resources
Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronaut Chris Williams as he answers prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11 a.m. EDT Friday, May 8, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel.
Posted May 5, 2026
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Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
Glenn Research Center
Human Space Travel Research
Humans in Space
Johnson Space Center
Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA Centers & Facilities
NASA Directorates
Science & Research
Technology
Technology for Space Travel
On every crewed mission, NASA packs pouches of a potentially life-saving liquid in its cargo, known as IV (or intravenous) fluid. A simple mix of sodium chloride and purified water, it can treat up to 30% of medical conditions in flight, resolving things like dehydration, burns, and more. Crewed missions beyond low Earth orbit into […]
Posted April 23, 2026
Langley Research Center
Airborne Science
Earth
Earth Science
Earth Science Division
Earth's Atmosphere
General
Science Mission Directorate
NASA’s Boeing 777 has returned to the agency’s fleet after undergoing heavy structural modifications as it transforms from a giant passenger plane into the agency’s next-generation airborne science laboratory.
Posted April 22, 2026
Johnson Space Center
Artemis
Artemis 2
Christina H. Koch
G. Reid Wiseman
General
Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
Victor J. Glover
On April 1, 2026, Artemis II launched on a nearly 10-day voyage around the Moon, marking the first crewed flight of NASA’s Orion spacecraft.
Posted April 22, 2026
Langley Research Center
Aeronautics
Drones & You
General
NASA Centers & Facilities
Every second counts in the life-saving world of medical transplants.
Posted April 21, 2026
General
NASA was recognized today by the 30th Annual Webby Awards with two Webby Awards and five Webby People’s Voice Awards, the latter of which are awarded by the voting public.
Posted April 21, 2026
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