Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, and John Mather, senior project scientist, comment on an independent review board’s findings on the agency’s James Webb Space Telescope. Webb is now targeting March 2021 as a new launch date, after the board assessed delays in integration and testing. NASA and the board unanimously agree […]
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Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 43 Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti of ESA (European Space Agency) discussed the merits of fitness and nutrition with elementary school students in her native Italy as well as Spain and Austria during an in-flight event March 24. The students are involved in what is known as the “Mission X” […]
Astronaut John Glenn and the systems necessary for space travel. It pictures the sunrise and sunset as seen by astronaut John Glen while in the spacecraft, ‘FRIENDSHIP 7.’ The video also explains why voice communications disrupted as the capsule re-entered the atmosphere, shows the parachute deploy, and the Space Voyager descending to earth.
Technology drives exploration. For 60 years, we have advanced technology to meet the rigorous needs of our missions. From GPS navigation to water filtration systems, our technologies developed for space improve your daily life on Earth. We continue to innovate and explore. Congress passed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, on July 16 and President […]
Still have questions on what it takes to #BeAnAstronaut? ? Great! So do we. Astronaut Kayla Barron and astronaut selection manager Anne Roemer answer your questions during a live recording of “Houston, We Have a Podcast.” Have a question? Comment below!
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 […]
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 […]