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Peak Performance in Microgravity

By |2025-01-17T10:00:00-05:00January 17th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

Science in Space January 2025 At the start of a new year, many people think about making positive changes in their lives, such as improving physical fitness or learning a particular skill. Astronauts on the International Space Station work all year to maintain a high level of performance while adapting to changes in their physical [...]

NASA Names David Korth as Deputy, Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate

By |2025-01-16T17:58:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

NASA has selected David Korth as deputy for Johnson Space Center’s Safety and Mission Assurance directorate. Korth previously served as deputy manager of the International Space Station Avionics and Software Office at Johnson Space Center prior to serving as acting deputy for Safety and Mission Assurance.   I’m excited to embark on my new [...]

NASA Names Mary Beth Schwartz as Director, Center Operations Directorate

By |2025-01-16T17:58:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

NASA has selected Mary Beth Schwartz as director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Center Operations directorate. Schwartz previously served as the directorate’s deputy director.   “I’m excited to embark on my new role as director for Johnson’s Center Operations directorate,” Schwartz said. “It is an honor to lead an organization that is foundational to [...]

Hubble Reveals Jupiter in Ultraviolet Light

By |2025-01-16T17:01:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

NASA, ESA, and M. Wong (University of California – Berkeley); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America) This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the planet Jupiter in a color composite of ultraviolet wavelengths. Released on Nov. 3, 2023, in honor of Jupiter reaching opposition, which occurs when the planet and the Sun are in opposite sides [...]

Hubble Captures Young Stars Changing Their Environments

By |2025-01-16T16:42:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

Hubble Space Telescope Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science [...]

NASA’s Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Heroes of Exploration

By |2025-01-16T15:46:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

The Space Shuttle Columbia and Space Shuttle Challenger Memorials are seen after a wreath laying ceremony that was part of NASA’s Day of Remembrance, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. (Credit: NASA) NASA will observe its annual Day of Remembrance on Thursday, Jan. 23, honoring the members of the NASA [...]

ARMD Solicitations (USRC Proposal Updates)

By |2025-01-16T15:00:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

7 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) NASA / Lillian Gipson/Getty Images This ARMD solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems. A summary of available opportunities with key dates requiring action are listed first. [...]

NASA’s Hubble Traces Hidden History of Andromeda Galaxy

By |2025-01-16T14:15:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

Hubble Space Telescope Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science [...]

Aerospace Latin America: A History

By |2025-01-16T13:07:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) 2025 Seminar Series Throughout 2025, the NASA History Office is presenting a seminar series on the topic of Aerospace Latin America. This series will explore the origins, evolution, and historical context of aerospace in the region since the dawn of the Space Age, touching [...]

NASA International Space Apps Challenge Announces 2024 Global Winners

By |2025-01-16T12:30:00-05:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , |

6 Min Read NASA International Space Apps Challenge Announces 2024 Global Winners The 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge was hosted at 485 events in 163 countries and territories. Credits: NASA NASA Space Apps has named 10 global winners, recognizing teams from around the world for their exceptional innovation and collaboration during the 2024 NASA [...]

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