Goddard Space Flight Center

Research astrophysicist Regina Caputo puzzles out how the universe works by studying the most extreme events in the cosmos. Name: Regina CaputoTitle: Research Astrophysicist Organization: Astroparticle Physics Laboratory (Code 661) What do you do and what is most interesting about your role here at Goddard?

Posted August 9, 2024

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Goddard Space Flight Center

Science-enabling Technology

Space Communications Technology

NASA Tests Deployment of Roman Space Telescope’s ‘Visor’

The “visor” for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope recently completed several environmental tests simulating the conditions it will experience during launch and in space. Called the Deployable Aperture Cover, this large sunshade is designed to keep unwanted light out of the telescope.

Posted August 9, 2024

Scientific Balloons

Astrophysics

Goddard Space Flight Center

Wallops Flight Facility

NASA to Launch 8 Scientific Balloons From New Mexico

NASA’s Scientific Balloon Program has kicked off its annual fall balloon campaign at the agency’s balloon launch facility in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Eight balloon flights carrying scientific experiments and technology demonstrations are scheduled to launch from mid-August through mid-October.

Posted August 9, 2024

Astrophysics

Astrophysics Division

Goddard Space Flight Center

Hubble Space Telescope

Missions

Science & Research

Science Mission Directorate

Supernovae

The Universe

Hubble Spotlights a Supernova

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the galaxy LEDA 857074, located in the constellation Eridanus. LEDA 857074 is a barred spiral galaxy, with partially broken spiral arms. The image also captured a supernova, named SN 2022ADQZ, shining brightly on the right side of the galaxy’s bar.

Posted August 9, 2024

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People of Goddard

Sedimentary and Planetary Geologist Dr. Michael Thorpe

“I didn’t always grow up knowing that I was going to be working for NASA. It was just the way my life unfolded, and I couldn’t be more grateful and lucky to have this opportunity to be here. I think hiking is what really got me into my passion for wanting to have this outdoors […]

Posted August 8, 2024

Citizen Science

Exoplanets

Goddard Space Flight Center

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

How NASA Citizen Science Fuels Future Exoplanet Research

NASA’s upcoming flagship astrophysics missions, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the Habitable Worlds Observatory, will study planets outside our solar system, known as exoplanets.

Posted August 8, 2024

Goddard Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Goddard Space Flight Center

Technology

NASA Optical Navigation Tech Could Streamline Planetary Exploration

In a dim, barren landscape like the surface of the Moon, it can be easy to get lost. With few discernable landmarks to navigate with the naked eye, astronauts and rovers must rely on other means to plot a course. As NASA pursues its Moon to Mars missions, encompassing exploration of the lunar surface and […]

Posted August 7, 2024

People of Goddard

Goddard Space Flight Center

People of NASA

Bindu Rani Explores Black Holes, Mothers Hard, Balances Life

Bindu Rani had childhood dreams of flight. Today she lifts her gaze even higher, helping researchers study stars, planets beyond our solar system, and black holes billions of times more massive than our Sun.

Posted August 6, 2024

Goddard Space Flight Center

NASA, LASP Sign Agreement To Advance Space Weather Research, Modeling

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder enacted a collaborative Space Act Agreement Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, to advance research and modeling in the critical field of space weather.

Posted August 5, 2024

Applied Sciences Program

Earth

Earth Science Division

Earth's Atmosphere

Goddard Space Flight Center

Human Dimensions

NASA, EPA Tackle NO2 Air Pollution in Overburdened Communities

NASA data about nitrogen dioxide, a harmful air pollutant, is available in EJScreen, EPA’s widely used environmental justice screening and mapping tool.

Posted August 5, 2024