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New York Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts on Space Station

Students from New York will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

Posted May 4, 2021

NASA Celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month

This May, NASA celebrates the contributions of its Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) employees – past and present – with a variety of internal and external events and products centered around the theme: Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service.

Posted May 4, 2021

Vice President Harris Swears in NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson

Sen. Bill Nelson took office as the 14th administrator of NASA Monday, after he was given the oath of office by Vice President Kamala Harris during a ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.

Posted May 3, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts to Answer Questions after Return to Earth

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts will answer questions at 3:45 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 6, about their historic mission on the International Space Station and return to Earth.

Posted May 3, 2021

Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer Moves To New Role

Mark Geyer, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, is stepping down from his position leading the center to focus more time on his health and family in light of a cancer diagnosis.

Posted May 3, 2021

NASA Invites Media to Next SpaceX Cargo Launch to Space Station

Media accreditation is open for the launch of the next SpaceX delivery of NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.

Posted May 3, 2021

Crew-1 Astronauts Safely Splash Down After Space Station Mission

Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, completing NASA’s first commercial crew, long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. The return comes nearly six months after the crew members arrived at the microgravity laboratory and also marks the longest-duration mission of a crewed American spacecraft to date

Posted May 2, 2021

Sen. Bill Nelson Statement on National Space Council

The following is a statement from Sen. Bill Nelson, who the U.S. Senate confirmed as the 14th NASA administrator on April 29, regarding the announcement Saturday that Vice President Kamala Harris will chair the National Space Council:.

Posted May 1, 2021

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter to Begin New Demonstration Phase

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has a new mission. Having proven that powered, controlled flight is possible on the Red Planet, the Ingenuity experiment will soon embark on a new operations demonstration phase, exploring how aerial scouting and other functions could benefit future exploration of Mars and other worlds.

Posted April 30, 2021

Statements on Bill Nelson’s Senate Confirmation as NASA Administrator

The following are statements from Sen. Bill Nelson and acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on Thursday’s U.S. Senate confirmation of Nelson as the 14th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Posted April 29, 2021