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Ames Research Center
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Ames Space Biosciences
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NASA Centers & Facilities
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Small Satellite Missions
In May 2024, a geomagnetic storm hit Earth, sending auroras across the planet’s skies in a once-in-a-generation light display. These dazzling sights are possible because of the interaction of coronal mass ejections – explosions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun – with Earth’s magnetic field, which protects us from the radiation the Sun […]
Posted September 26, 2024
Biological & Physical Sciences
Space Biology
As humans return to the Moon and push on toward Mars, scientists are ramping up research into the effects of space on the body to make sure astronauts stay healthy on longer missions. This research often involves spaceflight studies of rodents, insects, and other models in orbiting laboratories such as the International Space Station. However, […]
Posted September 26, 2024
Stennis Space Center
For almost 60 years, NASA’s Stennis Space Center has tested rocket systems and engines to help power the nation’s human space exploration dreams. Completion of a critical water system infrastructure project helps ensure the site can continue that frontline work moving forward.
Posted September 26, 2024
Astrophysics
Astrophysics Division
Black Holes
Goddard Space Flight Center
Hubble Space Telescope
Missions
Stars
The Universe
In a surprise finding, astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that the blowtorch-like jet from a supermassive black hole at the core of a huge galaxy seems to cause stars to erupt along its trajectory. The stars, called novae, are not caught inside the jet, but apparently in a dangerous neighborhood nearby. The […]
Posted September 26, 2024
Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI)
Get Involved
Opportunities to Contribute to NASA Missions & Get Involved
NASA is seeking innovative solutions for a synchronized antenna deployment system. The primary objective is to develop a mechanism that ensures sequential deployment of antenna panels, addressing a critical aspect of space-based communication technology.
Posted September 26, 2024
Artemis
Artemis 3
Earth's Moon
Goddard Space Flight Center
NASA Directorates
Science Mission Directorate
The Solar System
Scientists and engineers tested NASA’s LEMS (Lunar Environment Monitoring Station) instrument suite in a “sandbox” of simulated Moon “soil.”
Posted September 26, 2024
Virtual Guest Program
Commercial Crew
Commercial Space Programs
International Space Station (ISS)
Kennedy Space Center
NASA invites the public to participate as virtual guests in the launch of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission. NASA astronaut Nick Hague, commander, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, mission specialist, will embark on a flight aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, launching no earlier than 1:17 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Sept.
Posted September 26, 2024
General
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Andreas Beyersdorf, California State University, San Bernardino & Dr.
Posted September 26, 2024
General
Faculty Advisor: Dr.
Posted September 26, 2024
General
Faculty Advisor: Dr.
Posted September 26, 2024
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