What happened to the lost data from the Apollo era? Get to know the “data detectives” who are tracking it down. The science experiments the Apollo astronauts conducted from the surface of the Moon provide a long-term data record that’s crucial to understanding our Moon as a complete system. Today’s scientists are looking forward to […]
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Gemini 3 launched March 23, 1965 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It was the first crewed Earth-orbiting spacecraft of the Gemini series. It was piloted by astronauts Virgil “Gus” Grissom and John Young.
On Tuesday, May 19, the National Space Council will meet at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Vice President Pence will chair the meeting of the council, which advises the president on America’s space policy and strategy and reviews the nation’s long-range goals for space activities.
NASA’s WFIRST mission will explore the universe, seeking answers to some of its biggest mysteries. From understanding the nature of dark energy to studying planets outside our solar system, this mission will expand our view of the cosmos. Join experts Wednesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. ET for an exciting announcement about the WFIRST mission.
Modern rocket. Retro logo. Same mission. The Worm is back. And just in time to mark the return of human spaceflight on American rockets from American soil. The retro, modern and iconic emblem will fly once again, this time on the side of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that will ferry astronauts Robert Behnken and […]
Cameras outside the International Space Station captured views at 8:10 a.m. Eastern time September 6 of a weakening Hurricane Dorian from 260 miles in altitude as it churned just off the outer banks of North Carolina. In its 8 a.m. EDT advisory, the National Hurricane Center said category 1 Hurricane Dorian is moving toward the […]
Expedition 36 Flight Engineers Chris Cassidy and Karen Nyberg of NASA and Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency discussed science and life in orbit during an in-flight educational event June 10 with students at the Douglas Intermediate School in Douglas, Mass. Cassidy arrived at the station in late March and will return […]
The Kepler spacecraft is designed to stare at one region of our Milky Way galaxy and capture images of any transits it sees. For more on the Kepler mission, visit www.nasa.gov/kepler
The Kepler spacecraft is designed to stare at one region of our Milky Way galaxy and capture images of any transits it sees. For more on the Kepler mission, visit www.nasa.gov/kepler
The Kepler spacecraft is designed to stare at one region of our Milky Way galaxy and capture images of any transits it sees. For more on the Kepler mission, visit www.nasa.gov/kepler