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Earth planning date: Monday, June 3, 2024 You know that feeling at the ice cream shop when you’re presented with so many tantalizing options and you have to narrow it down to just a few to taste test, and then you have to strategize how to fit all the best flavors in your bowl?  That’s […]
Posted June 5, 2024
Blogs
Earth planning date: Friday, May 31, 2024 Our most recent drive delivered us, as planned, right alongside ‘Whitebark Pass.’ This last drive was only about 9 metres, but Curiosity has been doing a lot of travelling lately and this weekend we’re giving the rover a well-deserved break from driving – but not a break from […]
Posted June 5, 2024
PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment)
Launch Services Program
The second of NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) two satellites is communicating with ground controllers after launching at 3:15 p.m. NZST, Wednesday (11:15 p.m. EDT, June 4).
Posted June 5, 2024
General
It is impossible to pinpoint a single, static definition of what makes a “Digital Transformer.” Although Matt Dosberg’s official title is Digital Transformation and IT Innovation Lead for Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), his full contributions to NASA require a lengthier description.
Posted June 5, 2024
Astrophysics
Astrophysics Division
Goddard Space Flight Center
Hubble Space Telescope
Missions
The Universe
After completing a series of tests and carefully considering the options, NASA announced Tuesday work is underway to transition its Hubble Space Telescope to operate using only one gyroscope (gyro). While the telescope went into safe mode May 24, where it now remains until work is complete, this change will enable Hubble to continue exploring […]
Posted June 4, 2024
Human Landing System Program
Artemis
Artemis 3
Astronauts
Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
Humans in Space
Johnson Space Center
Marshall Space Flight Center
Spacesuits
xEVA & Human Surface Mobility
The physics remain the same, but the rockets, spacecraft, landers, and spacesuits are new as NASA and its industry partners prepare for Artemis astronauts to walk on the Moon for the first time since 1972. NASA astronaut Doug “Wheels” Wheelock and Axiom Space astronaut Peggy Whitson put on spacesuits, developed by Axiom Space, to interact […]
Posted June 4, 2024
Artemis
Artemis 1
Artemis 2
Astronauts
Humans in Space
Learning Resources
STEM Engagement at NASA
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman provides remarks at a Moon Tree dedication ceremony Tuesday, June 4, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. The American Sweetgum tree was grown from a seed that flew around the Moon during the agency’s Artemis I mission in 2022. In April, NASA announced the agency selected organizations […]
Posted June 4, 2024
Technology Transfer & Spinoffs
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Spinoffs
Technology Transfer
Power modules driven by ocean temperatures save money, reduce pollution
Posted June 4, 2024
General
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Amy Gresser, Mary Beth Wilhelm, Taylor Bell, and Liane Guild. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the talent, camaraderie, and vision needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Biosciences Star: Amy Gresser Dr.
Posted June 4, 2024
General
Digital Transformation (DT)
Learn more about our first Digital Transformer of the month, Matt Dosberg!
Posted June 4, 2024
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