Category Archives: Nasa

NASA and SpaceX prepare to #LaunchAmerica

Together with SpaceX, NASA will return human spaceflight to American soil after nearly a decade. SpaceX will launch people into space for the first time ever with astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on board Crew Dragon, which will dock to the International Space Station. Prepare to #LaunchAmerica on May 27: www.nasa.gov/launchamerica Share with us […]

Discussing a Safe Return to On-site Work on This Week @NASA – May 8, 2020

Discussing the approach to increasing on-site work, the launch pad is ready for Artemis I, and new findings from an Earth-observing mission … 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-Discussing%20a%20Safe%20Return%20to%20On-site%20Work%20on%20This%20Week%20@NASA%20%E2%80%93%20May%208,%202020

A Star Wars Day Message from NASA

In celebration of Star Wars Day, NASA flight engineer Rick Mastracchio hopes to deliver a special message from the International Space Station. Little does he know, however, that the Empire plans to jam his transmissions. Thankfully, R2-D2 is on the case.

How to Make a Rocket Pop-Up Card

Making a pop-up card is the perfect way to celebrate NASA launching American astronauts to the International Space Station from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011. All you will need is is some construction paper, scrapbook paper (or cardstock), scissors, drawing supplies, and adhesive. Watch this video to learn more. How are you […]

The Stars of Passengers Quiz NASA Scientist

NASA Scientist Tiffany Kataria drops in on Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt and Michael Sheen for a fun, not so serious chat about science fiction, other worlds and time travel???

Soyuz Rocket Rolls Out

The Soyuz rocket and capsule that’ll send NASA astronaut Kevin Ford and his two Russian crewmates to the International Space Station is rolled out to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Launch is scheduled for October 23, 2012.

Astronaut Chris Cassidy Thanks Essential Workers from the International Space Station

NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy sends a message from the International Space Station, thanking all on the front lines facing COVID-19, our invisible enemy. From doctors and nurses in our hospitals, law enforcement and firefighters who protect us, warehouse personnel and grocery store clerks who keep the shelves stocked and the economy […]

First Spacewalk Successful for Drew, Bowen

The first EVA of STS-133 was completed on Flight Day 5 by astronauts Steve Bowen and Al Drew. The two installed equipment on numerous positions outside the International Space Station, including a power extension cable between the Unity and Tranquility nodes to provide a contingency power source. NASA selected Bowen to replace mission specialist Tim […]

NASA Launches New Earth-Observing Satellite

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) atop an Atlas V rocket was launched successfully from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 1:02 p.m. EST on Monday, Feb. 11. LDCM is a collaboration between NASA and the Department of the Interior’s U.S. Geological Survey. The mission will continue the Landsat program’s 40-year continuous data record […]