Global Affiliate Spotlight: SWE Singapore
Get to know the goals, accomplishments, and tight-knit community of SWE’s Singapore affiliate. Source
The Changing Ion Tail of Comet Pons-Brooks
Photo of the Day How does a comet tail change? It depends on the comet. The ion tail of Comet 12P/Pons–Brooks has been changing markedly, as detailed in the featured image sequenced over nine days from March 6 to 14 (top to bottom). On some days, the comet's ion tail was relatively long and [...]
A Total Solar Eclipse over Wyoming
Photo of the Day Will the sky be clear enough to see the eclipse? This question is already on the minds of many North Americans hoping to see tomorrow's solar eclipse. This question was also on the mind of many people attempting to see the total solar eclipse that crossed North America in August [...]
Connecting the Dots Between Mentoring and Adult Advocacy
Learn the similarities and differences between adult advocacy and mentorship. Plus, find resources to get started as a mentor or adult advocate! Source
Artemis Systems Are Ready to Fly Astronauts on This Week @NASA – March 10, 2023
Artemis systems are ready to fly astronauts, a hot fire test of an Artemis rocket engine, and educating and inspiring the Artemis generation … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!
Reentry video as Orion returns from Artemis I
Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft reenters the atmosphere after completing a 1.4 million-mile, 25.5 day Artemis I mission to the Moon.
Flight Day 6: Orion Focuses on Moon
art001m1013251756 (Nov. 21, 2022) The Moon is seen below Orion on flight day 6 of the 25.5-day Artemis I mission. On this day, Orion completed the outbound powered flyby, passing just 81 miles above the Moon.
Orion Spacecraft From Artemis 1 Arrives at Armstrong Test Facility
The Orion Environmental Test Article (the Orion spacecraft flown during Artemis I) arrived at NASA Glenn’s Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio on January 09, 2024 for post-mission testing.
Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland
Astronaut Shannon Walker prepares to release a weather balloon from the deck of the USS Portland ahead of the splashdown of the Artemis I Orion Spacecraft on Dec. 11. NASA's Landing and Recovery team works alongside the DoD to safely recover the capsule after missions to the Moon. [...]
NASA Armstrong Supports Wind Study
A NASA flight campaign aims to enable drones to land safely on rooftop hubs called vertiports for future delivery of people and goods. The campaign may also lead to improvements in weather prediction. NASA’s AEROcAST (Advanced Exploration of Reliable Operation at Low Altitudes: Meteorology, Simulation and Technology) campaign is based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research [...]