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Astrophysics
BurstCube
CubeSats
Gamma Rays
Gamma-Ray Bursts
Goddard Space Flight Center
ISS Research
Small Satellite Missions
The Universe
The shoebox-sized BurstCube satellite has observed its first gamma-ray burst, the most powerful kind of explosion in the universe, according to a recent analysis of observations collected over the last several months.
Posted September 3, 2024
Earth Science
Science Activation
On August 13, 2024, the publishers of the journal Insects notified authors of three papers selected to receive “Insects 2022 Best Paper Award” for research and review articles published in Insects from January 1 to December 31, 2022.
Posted September 3, 2024
Environmental Management Division (EMD)
Pollinators play a crucial role in both human agriculture and ecosystems by supporting thousands of plant species and crops which feed humans and livestock.
Posted September 3, 2024
Johnson Space Center
General
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Researchers used an interferometer that can precisely measure gravity, magnetic fields, and other forces to study the influence of International Space Station vibrations. Results revealed that matter-wave interference of rubidium gases is robust and repeatable over a period spanning months.
Posted September 3, 2024
Astrophysics
Science-enabling Technology
Technology Highlights
A NASA-developed material made of carbon nanotubes will enable our search for exoplanets—some of which might be capable of supporting life.
Posted September 3, 2024
Humans in Space
Commercial Crew
Commercial Space
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Johnson Space Center
NASA will provide live coverage of the upcoming activities for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft departure from the International Space Station and return to Earth. The uncrewed spacecraft will depart from the orbiting laboratory for a landing at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.
Posted August 30, 2024
Community Partners
Opportunities For Educators to Get Involved
Science Activation
Led by Arizona State University, the NASA Science Activation Program’s “Engaging Hispanic Communities in Authentic NASA Science” project advances NASA’s vision for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by co-creating learning experiences with Latino communities in six locations in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Te
Posted August 30, 2024
Missions
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Editor’s note: This release was updated twice on Aug. 30, 2024. First, to correct Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov’s role as a mission specialist. It was updated again to correct a launch date. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than Tuesday, Sept.
Posted August 30, 2024
Blogs
The Mars 2020 Science Team meets in Pasadena for 3 days of science synthesis
Posted August 30, 2024
Goddard Space Flight Center
Heliophysics
Heliophysics Division
Parker Solar Probe (PSP)
Science & Research
Science Mission Directorate
Solar Flares
Solar Orbiter
Solar Wind
Space Weather
The Sun
Since the 1960s, astronomers have wondered how the Sun’s supersonic “solar wind,” a stream of energetic particles that flows out into the solar system, continues to receive energy once it leaves the Sun. Now, thanks to a lucky lineup of a NASA and an ESA (European Space Agency)/NASA spacecraft both currently studying the Sun, they […]
Posted August 30, 2024
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