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Since its launch in 2014, the Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) system has served as NASA’s online repository for physical science data.

Posted October 24, 2024

Grades 5 - 8 for Educators

Grades 9-12 for Educators

Grades K - 4 for Educators

Heliophysics

Opportunities For Educators to Get Involved

Science Activation

Educator Night at the Museum of the North: Activating Science in Fairbanks Classrooms

The NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT) set out to activate science in Fairbanks classrooms in early October at the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North annual Educators’ Night.

Posted October 24, 2024

NASA Directorates

Goddard Space Flight Center

Science & Research

Science Mission Directorate

NASA Funds Open-Source Software Underpinning Scientific Innovation

NASA has awarded $15.6 million in grant funding to 15 projects supporting the maintenance of open-source tools, frameworks, and libraries used by the NASA science community, for the benefit of all.

Posted October 24, 2024

Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Releases Economic Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2023

In fiscal year 2023, NASA investments supported 66,208 jobs in the state of California, generated $18.5 billion in economic output and $1 billion in tax revenue to the state’s economy. Overall, NASA generated an estimated $9.5 billion in federal, state, and local taxes throughout the United States.

Posted October 24, 2024

Kennedy Space Center

Statement from NASA’s Janet Petro on FY23 Economic Impact Report

America is returning to the Moon with our sights set on Mars, and NASA is leading the way. Along with our industry and international partners, we’re advancing scientific research, inspiring the next generation of explorers, and ensuring reliable and continuous access to space for our nation.

Posted October 24, 2024

Biological & Physical Sciences

For Researchers

International Space Station (ISS)

Missions

Science & Research

NASA Science on Health, Safety to Launch on 31st SpaceX Resupply Mission

New science experiments for NASA are set to launch aboard the agency’s SpaceX 31st commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. The six investigations aim to contribute to cutting-edge discoveries by NASA scientists and research teams.

Posted October 24, 2024

New Report Shows NASA’s $75.6 Billion Boost to US Economy

NASA’s work, including its Moon to Mars exploration approach, is advancing science and technology for the Artemis Generation, while also driving significant economic growth across the United States, the agency announced Thursday.

Posted October 24, 2024

Human Health and Performance

Human Adaptation to Spaceflight: The Role of Food and Nutrition

The latest book marks our third effort to review available literature regarding the role of nutrition in astronaut health.

Posted October 24, 2024

General

Digital Transformation (DT)

October Transformer of the Month: Nipa Phojanamongkolkij

Dr. Nipa Phojanamongkolkij does not always do things the traditional way. As a systems engineer (SE) at Langley Research Center working closely with the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Nipa pushes boundaries and draws connections where few others would think to look. When she envisioned a way to use ChatGPT to help SE teams working on […]

Posted October 23, 2024

Marshall Space Flight Center

NASA Invites Media to 2024 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium

Media are invited to attend the 2024 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium Monday Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Posted October 23, 2024