In 1993, Dr. Ellen Ochoa launched aboard space shuttle Discovery on a nine-day mission to the International Space Station; that trip made her the first Hispanic woman in space.
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Pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson has died at the age of 101. Johnson was part of a group of African-American women who worked on critical mathematical calculations in the early days of human spaceflight, as chronicled in the best-selling book and hit movie “Hidden Figures.” “She was an American hero and her pioneering legacy will […]
Artemis: the twin sister of Apollo and the name of our program to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024. In honor of Women’s History Month, musician Lindsey Stirling performed her song, Artemis, on top of the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. This video features facts about some out-of-this-world women at NASA […]
During a June 21 media briefing from the Newseum in Washington, representatives from NASA, other federal agencies, and science organizations provided important information about safely viewing the total solar eclipse that will cross the U.S. on August 21. Over the course of 100 minutes, 14 states across the United States will experience more than two […]
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The holiday season is a magical time, especially in a very special Toy Shop. At night, when everyone is gone, little toys spring into action. Astronauts from Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and now Artemis all come out to fulfill their missions of exploration and discovery. If you would like to learn […]
Tracking the movement of Earth’s water, resupplying the International Space Station, and our Administrator testifies about the agency’s proposed budget – a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA! This video is available for download from NASA’s Image and Video Library: https://images.nasa.gov/details-NHQ_2018_0525_Following%20the%20movement%20of%20Earth%E2%80%99s%20water%20on%20This%20Week%20@NASA%20%E2%80%93%20May%2025,%202018.html
From the Oval Office at the White House, President Trump called Expedition 51 Commander Peggy Whitson and Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA April 24 to offer congratulations to Whitson on the day she broke the record for most cumulative days on orbit by a U.S. astronaut. Whitson’s 534-day total surpassed the record held by […]
Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 42 Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti of the European Space Agency (ESA) discussed her love of music …
President Obama says his new budget request to increase NASA’s funding by $6 billion over the next five years is an investment in America’s future, and a …