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Chandra X-Ray Observatory
Marshall Astrophysics
Marshall Space Flight Center
Neutron Stars
Pulsars
Stars
The Universe
Scientists have discovered a star behaving like no other seen before, giving fresh clues about the origin of a new class of mysterious objects. As described in our press release, a team of astronomers combined data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the SKA [Square Kilometer Array] Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope on Wajarri Country in […]
Posted May 28, 2025
ISS Research
Biological & Physical Sciences
International Space Station (ISS)
Science & Research
Science Mission Directorate
How do we do research in zero gravity? Actually when astronauts do experiments on the International Space Station, for instance, to environment on organisms, that environment is actually technically called microgravity. That is, things feel weightless, but we’re still under the influence of Earth’s gravity.
Posted May 28, 2025
Citizen Science
Heliophysics
SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment)
Solar radio bursts, intense blasts of radio emission associated with solar flares, can wreak havoc on global navigation systems.
Posted May 28, 2025
Low Earth Orbit Economy
Commercial Space
Humans in Space
Johnson Space Center
Marshall Space Flight Center
NASA-supported commercial space station, Vast’s Haven-1, recently completed a test of a critical air filter system for keeping future astronauts healthy in orbit. Testing confirmed the system can maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere for all planned Haven-1 mission phases.
Posted May 28, 2025
Biological & Physical Sciences
Earth Science
Internships
NASA STEM Projects
Opportunities For Students to Get Involved
Planetary Science
Science Activation
The NASA Science Activation program’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer Intern Program, hosted by the University of Texas Center for Space Research, continues to expand opportunities for high school students to engage in authentic spaceflight research.
Posted May 27, 2025
Blogs
Written by Conor Hayes, Graduate Student at York University Earth planning date: Friday, May 23, 2025 In Wednesday’s mission update, Alex mentioned that this past Monday’s plan included a “marathon” drive of 45 meters (148 feet). Today, we found ourselves almost 70 meters (230 feet) from where we were on Wednesday. This was our longest […]
Posted May 27, 2025
Learning Resources
For Colleges & Universities
Grades 9 - 12
What does a mathematician do? Mathematicians use their expert knowledge of math to solve problems and gain new understanding about how our world works. They analyze data and create mathematical models to predict results based on changes in variables. Many different fields rely heavily on math, such as engineering, finance, and the sciences.
Posted May 27, 2025
NIAC Studies
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program
Christine HartzellUniversity of Maryland, College Park The proposed investigation will address key technological challenges associated with a previously funded NIAC Phase I award titled “On-Orbit, Collision-Free Mapping of Small Orbital Debris”.
Posted May 27, 2025
NIAC Studies
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program
Peter CabauyCity Labs, Inc. The NIAC Phase I study confirmed the feasibility of nuclear-micropowered probes (NMPs) using tritium betavoltaic power technology for autonomous exploration of the Moon’s permanently shadowed regions (PSRs).
Posted May 27, 2025
NIAC Studies
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program
Alvaro Romero-CalvoGeorgia Tech Research Corporation The reliable and efficient operation of spacecraft life support systems is challenged in microgravity by the near absence of buoyancy. This impacts the electrolytic production of oxygen and hydrogen from water by forcing the adoption of complex multiphase flow management technologies.
Posted May 27, 2025
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