A Cosmic Rose: NGC 2237 in Monoceros https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250214.html #APOD
APOD: 2025 February 14 - A Cosmic Rose: NGC 2237 in Monoceros
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
The Next Full Moon is the Snow Moon https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/the-next-full-moon-is-the-snow-moon/ #NASA #Skywatching #SkywatchingTips
The Next Full Moon is the Snow Moon
The next full moon will be Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2025, appearing opposite the Sun (in Earth longitude) at 8:53 a.m. EST. The Moon will appear full forGordon Johnston (NASA Science)
NASA Tests Drones to Provide Micrometeorology, Aid in Fire Response https://www.nasa.gov/general/nasa-tests-drones-to-provide-micrometeorology-aid-in-fire-response/ #NASA #AmesResearchCenterSScienceDirectorate #AmesResearchCenter #EarthScience #EarthScienceDivision #General #Wildfires #WildlandFireManagement
NASA Tests Drones to Provide Micrometeorology, Aid in Fire Response - NASA
In Aug. 2024, a team of NASA researchers and partners gathered in Missoula, to test new drone-based technology for localized forecasting, or micrometeorology.Milan Loiacono (NASA)
How NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Will Make a Looping Voyage to the Moon https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/jpl/how-nasas-lunar-trailblazer-will-make-a-looping-voyage-to-the-moon/ #NASA #LunarTrailblazer #CommercialLunarPayloadServicesCLPS #EarthSMoon #JetPropulsionLaboratory #LunarScience
How NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Will Make a Looping Voyage to the Moon - NASA
Before arriving at the Moon, the small satellite mission will use the gravity of the Sun, Earth, and Moon over several months to gradually line up for captureAnthony Greicius (NASA)
Tribal Library Co-Design STEM Space Workshop https://science.nasa.gov/learning-resources/science-activation/tribal-library-co-design-stem-space-workshop/ #NASA
Tribal Library Co-Design STEM Space Workshop
Christine Shupla and Claire Ratcliffe Adams, from the NASA Science Activation program's NASA@ My Library project, facilitated a professional developmentNASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
Giving NASA’s CADRE a Hand https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/giving-nasas-cadre-a-hand/ #NASA
Giving NASA's CADRE a Hand - NASA
One of three small lunar rovers — part of a NASA technology demonstration called CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) — is preparedNASA
NASA Readies Moon Rocket for the Future with Manufacturing Innovation https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nasa-readies-moon-rocket-for-the-future-with-manufacturing-innovation/ #NASA #SpaceLaunchSystemSLS #Artemis #Artemis4 #HumansInSpace #MarshallSpaceFlightCenter
NASA Readies Moon Rocket for the Future with Manufacturing Innovation - NASA
NASA’s Artemis campaign will send astronauts, payloads, and science experiments into deep space on NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) super heavy-lift MoonLee Mohon (NASA)
NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Will Seek Life’s Ingredients https://www.nasa.gov/universe/nasas-spherex-space-telescope-will-seek-lifes-ingredients/ #NASA #SPHERExSpectroPhotometerForTheHistoryOfTheUniverseAndIcesExplorer #Astrophysics #Exoplanets #Galaxies #JetPropulsionLaboratory #Stars #TheUniverse
NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Will Seek Life’s Ingredients - NASA
Where is all the water that may form oceans on distant planets and moons? The SPHEREx astrophysics mission will search the galaxy and take stock.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
In the Starlight: Tristan McKnight Brings NASA’s Historic Moments to Life https://www.nasa.gov/general/in-the-starlight-tristan-mcknight-brings-nasas-historic-moments-to-life/ #NASA #JohnsonSpaceCenter #General #NASACentersFacilities #PeopleOfJohnson
In the Starlight: Tristan McKnight Brings NASA’s Historic Moments to Life - NASA
For more than a decade, Tristan McKnight has been a driving force behind some of NASA’s most iconic events, orchestrating the behind-the-scenes magic thatSumer Loggins (NASA)
Heart Health https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/iss-research/heart-health/ #NASA #ISSResearch
Heart Health - NASA
International Space Station Research Communications TeamChristian M. Getteau (NASA)
Webb Maps Full Picture of How Phoenix Galaxy Cluster Forms Stars https://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/webb-maps-full-picture-of-how-phoenix-galaxy-cluster-forms-stars/ #NASA #Astrophysics #ChandraXRayObservatory #Galaxies #GalaxiesStarsBlackHoles #GoddardSpaceFlightCenter #HubbleSpaceTelescope #JamesWebbSpaceTelescopeJWST #Protostars #ScienceResearch #Stars #TheUniverse
Webb Maps Full Picture of How Phoenix Galaxy Cluster Forms Stars
Discovery proves decades-old theory of galaxy feeding cycle.NASA Webb Mission Team (NASA Science)
Lunar Space Station Module Will Journey to US ahead of NASA’s Artemis IV Moon Mission https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/lunar-space-station-module-will-journey-to-us-ahead-of-nasas-artemis-iv-moon-mission/ #NASA #Artemis #Artemis4 #EarthSMoon #ExplorationSystemsDevelopmentMissionDirectorate #GatewayProgram #GatewaySpaceStation #HumansInSpace #JohnsonSpaceCenter
Lunar Space Station Module Will Journey to US ahead of NASA's Artemis IV Moon Mission - NASA
A key element of the Gateway lunar space station has entered the cleanroom for final installations after completing environmental stress tests.Briana R. Zamora (NASA)
Reflections on VdB 31 https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250213.html #APOD
APOD: 2025 February 13 - Reflections on VdB 31
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
25 Years Ago: STS-99, the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission https://www.nasa.gov/history/25-years-ago-sts-99-the-shuttle-radar-topography-mission/ #NASA #NASAHistory
25 Years Ago: STS-99, the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission - NASA
On Feb. 11, 2000, space shuttle Endeavour took to the skies on its 14th trip into space on the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). The internationalJohn J. Uri (NASA)
NASA’s Polar Ice Experiment Paves Way for Future Moon Missions https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/kennedy/nasas-polar-ice-experiment-paves-way-for-future-moon-missions/ #NASA #KennedySpaceCenter #CommercialLunarPayloadServicesCLPS #SpaceTechnologyMissionDirectorate
NASA’s Polar Ice Experiment Paves Way for Future Moon Missions - NASA
NASA’s Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) is preparing to explore the Moon’s subsurface and analyze where lunar resources may reside. TheStephanie Plucinsky (NASA)
NASA’s Advancements in Space Continue Generating Products on Earth https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-advancements-in-space-continue-generating-products-on-earth/ #NASA #NASACentersFacilities #AmesResearchCenter #ArmstrongFlightResearchCenter #GlennResearchCenter #GoddardInstituteForSpaceStudies #GoddardSpaceFlightCenter #InternationalSpaceStationISS #ISSResearch #JetPropulsionLaboratory #JohnsonSpaceCenter #KennedySpaceCenter
NASA’s Advancements in Space Continue Generating Products on Earth - NASA
The latest edition of NASA’s Spinoff publication, which highlights the successful transfer of agency technology to the commercial sector, is now availableNASA
A Rainbow-colored “Feather” in the Martian Sky https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/a-rainbow-colored-feather-in-the-martian-sky/ #NASA #CuriosityRover #Mars
A Rainbow-colored “Feather” in the Martian Sky - NASA
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this feather-shaped iridescent cloud just after sunset on Jan. 27, 2023. Studying the colors in iridescent clouds tellsNASA
NASA’s Advancements in Space Continue Generating Products on Earth https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-advancements-in-space-continue-generating-products-on-earth/ #NASA #NASACentersFacilities #AmesResearchCenter #ArmstrongFlightResearchCenter #GlennResearchCenter #GoddardInstituteForSpaceStudies #GoddardSpaceFlightCenter #JetPropulsionLaboratory #JohnsonSpaceCenter #KennedySpaceCenter #LangleyResearchCenter #MarshallSpaceFlightCenter
NASA’s Advancements in Space Continue Generating Products on Earth - NASA
The latest edition of NASA’s Spinoff publication, which highlights the successful transfer of agency technology to the commercial sector, is now availableNASA
15 Years Ago: STS-130 Delivers Tranquility and Cupola to Space Station https://www.nasa.gov/history/15-years-ago-sts-130-delivers-tranquility-and-cupola-to-space-station/ #NASA #NASAHistory
15 Years Ago: STS-130 Delivers Tranquility and Cupola to Space Station - NASA
On Feb. 8, 2010, space shuttle Endeavour began its 24th trip into space, on the 20A assembly mission to the International Space Station, the 32nd shuttleJohn J. Uri (NASA)
NASA Successfully Joins Sunshade to Roman Observatory’s ‘Exoskeleton’ https://www.nasa.gov/universe/nasa-successfully-joins-sunshade-to-roman-observatorys-exoskeleton/ #NASA #NancyGraceRomanSpaceTelescope #GoddardSpaceFlightCenter #TheUniverse
NASA Successfully Joins Sunshade to Roman Observatory’s ‘Exoskeleton’ - NASA
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team has successfully integrated the mission’s deployable aperture cover — a visor-like sunshade that will helpAshley Balzer (NASA)
NASA Telescopes Deliver Stellar Bouquet in Time for Valentine’s Day https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasa-telescopes-deliver-stellar-bouquet-in-time-for-valentines-day/ #NASA #Astrophysics #ChandraXRayObservatory #GalaxiesStarsBlackHoles #GalaxiesStarsBlackHolesResearch #MarshallAstrophysics #MarshallSpaceFlightCenter #StarClusters #Stars #TheUniverse
NASA Telescopes Deliver Stellar Bouquet in Time for Valentine's Day - NASA
A bouquet of thousands of stars in bloom has arrived. This composite image contains the deepest X-ray image ever made of the spectacular star forming regionNASA
Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Horizon? We Asked a NASA Scientist: Episode 50 https://www.nasa.gov/general/why-does-the-moon-look-larger-at-the-horizon-we-asked-a-nasa-scientist-episode-50/ #NASA #General #EarthSMoon #LunarScience #PlanetaryScience #ScienceResearch #Skywatching #TheSolarSystem
Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Horizon? We Asked a NASA Scientist: Episode 50 - NASA
Why does the Moon look larger on the horizon? The short answer is, we don't know.Emily Furfaro (NASA)
NASA Glenn Holds Day of Remembrance https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/glenn/nasa-glenn-holds-day-of-remembrance/ #NASA #GlennResearchCenter #AeroSpaceFrontiers
NASA Glenn Holds Day of Remembrance
Center reflects on members of the NASA family who lost their lives in the pursuit of exploration and discovery.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Recognizing Employee Excellence https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/glenn/recognizing-employee-excellence/ #NASA #GlennResearchCenter #AeroSpaceFrontiers
Glenn Employees Earn Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers
NASA Glenn’s scientists and engineers earn recognition for contributions.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
NASA Fire Safety Test Took on Reduced Gravity https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/glenn/nasa-fire-safety-test-took-on-reduced-gravity/ #NASA #GlennResearchCenter #AeroSpaceFrontiers
NASA Fire Safety Test Ready to Fly High
Experiment will help researchers determine if conditions on the Moon might be a more hazardous environment for fire safety than on Earth.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Sols 4450-4451: Making the Most of a Monday https://science.nasa.gov/blog/sols-4450-4451-making-the-most-of-a-monday/ #NASA #Blogs
Sols 4450-4451: Making the Most of a Monday
Earth planning date: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025NASA Science Editorial Team (NASA Science)
NASA Invites Media to Artemis II Moon Mission Activities at Kennedy https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-invites-media-to-artemis-ii-moon-mission-activities-at-kennedy/ #NASA #Artemis2 #CommonExplorationSystemsDevelopmentDivision #ExplorationSystemsDevelopmentMissionDirectorate #KennedySpaceCenter #SpaceLaunchSystemSLS
NASA Invites Media to Artemis II Moon Mission Activities at Kennedy - NASA
Media are invited to visit NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to capture imagery of the agency’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin SLS (Space LaunchNASA
Space Shuttle Endeavour Takes Flight https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/space-shuttle-endeavour-takes-flight/ #NASA #SpaceShuttle #STS99
Space Shuttle Endeavour Takes Flight - NASA
Blue mach diamonds from the main engine nozzles and bright exhaust from the solid rocket boosters mark the successful launch of space shuttle Endeavour 25NASA
NASA, SpaceX Invite Media to Watch Crew-10 Launch to Space Station https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-spacex-invite-media-to-watch-crew-10-launch-to-space-station/ #NASA #HumansInSpace #CommercialCrew #CommercialSpace #InternationalSpaceStationISS #JohnsonSpaceCenter #KennedySpaceCenter #SpaceOperationsMissionDirectorate
NASA, SpaceX Invite Media to Watch Crew-10 Launch to Space Station - NASA
Media accreditation is open for the launch of NASA’s 10th rotational mission of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft, carrying astronauts to theNASA
NASA’s X-59 Turns Up Power, Throttles Through Engine Tests https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasas-x-59-turns-up-power-throttles-through-engine-tests/ #NASA #Aeronautics #ArmstrongFlightResearchCenter #GlennResearchCenter #QuesstX59
NASA’s X-59 Turns Up Power, Throttles Through Engine Tests
In preparation for the X-59’s planned first flight this year, NASA and Lockheed Martin completed a series of the aircraft’s engine run tests.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
NASA’s Mini Rover Team Is Packed for Lunar Journey https://www.nasa.gov/technology/nasas-mini-rover-team-is-packed-for-lunar-journey/ #NASA #CADRECooperativeAutonomousDistributedRoboticExploration #CommercialLunarPayloadServicesCLPS #EarthSMoon #GameChangingDevelopmentProgram #JetPropulsionLaboratory #SpaceTechnologyMissionDirectorate #Technology #TechnologyDemonstration
NASA’s Mini Rover Team Is Packed for Lunar Journey - NASA
A trio of suitcase-size rovers and their base station have been carefully wrapped up and shipped off to join the lander that will deliver them to the Moon’sAnthony Greicius (NASA)
NASA’s X-59 Turns Up Power, Throttles Through Engine Tests https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasas-x-59-turns-up-power-throttles-through-engine-tests/ #NASA #Aeronautics #GlennResearchCenter
NASA’s X-59 Turns Up Power, Throttles Through Engine Tests
In preparation for the X-59’s planned first flight this year, NASA and Lockheed Martin completed a series of the aircraft’s engine run tests.Kelly M. Matter (NASA)
Building Blocks for Enhanced Mission Execution https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/building-blocks-for-enhanced-mission-execution/ #NASA #Events #LearningResources
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Colorful Clouds Drifting Over Mars https://www.nasa.gov/missions/mars-science-laboratory/nasas-curiosity-rover-captures-colorful-clouds-drifting-over-mars/ #NASA #CuriosityRover #JetPropulsionLaboratory #Mars #MarsScienceLaboratoryMSL #RadioisotopePowerSystemsRPS
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Colorful Clouds Drifting Over Mars - NASA
While the Martian clouds may look like the kind seen in Earth’s skies, they include frozen carbon dioxide, or dry ice.Anthony Greicius (NASA)
NESC Key In-Progress Technical Activities https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/nesc/nesc-key-in-progress-technical-activities/ #NASA #NASAEngineeringAndSafetyCenter
NESC Key In-Progress Technical Activities - NASA
The portfolio of current NESC technical activities reaches across mission directorates and programs encompassing design, test, and flight phases.Meagan Chappell (NASA)
Connecticut Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/connecticut-students-to-hear-from-nasa-astronauts-aboard-space-station/ #NASA #HumansInSpace #Astronauts #InternationalSpaceStationISS #SpaceCommunicationsNavigationProgram
Connecticut Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station - NASA
Students from Rocky Hill, Connecticut, will have the chance to connect with NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Don Pettit as they answer prerecorded science,NASA
Driving the Future: NASA Highlights Artemis at Houston AutoBoative Show https://www.nasa.gov/general/driving-the-future-nasa-highlights-artemis-at-houston-autoboative-show/ #NASA #JohnsonSpaceCenter #Artemis #General #Missions #NASACentersFacilities #OrionMultiPurposeCrewVehicle
Driving the Future: NASA Highlights Artemis at Houston AutoBoative Show - NASA
You would not expect to see NASA at a car show—but that’s exactly where Johnson Space Center employees were from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, 2025, driving the futureSumer Loggins (NASA)
Art Inspired by Exploration: NASA Unveils Architecture Art Challenge Winners https://www.nasa.gov/general/art-inspired-by-exploration-nasa-unveils-architecture-art-challenge-winners/ #NASA #General
Art Inspired by Exploration: NASA Unveils Architecture Art Challenge Winners - NASA
NASA asked artists to imagine the future of deep space exploration in artwork meant to inspire the Artemis Generation. The NASA Moon to Mars Architecture artDanny Baird (NASA)
NASA Supports GoAERO University Awardees for Emergency Aircraft Prototyping https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-supports-goaero-university-awardees-for-emergency-aircraft-prototyping/ #NASA #Aeronautics #AeronauticsResearchMissionDirectorate #TransformativeAeronauticsConceptsProgram #UniversityInnovation
NASA Supports GoAERO University Awardees for Emergency Aircraft Prototyping - NASA
With support from NASA, the international GoAERO Prize competition recently announced funding for 14 U.S. university teams to build innovative new compactLillian Gipson (NASA)
The Spider and the Fly https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250211.html #APOD
APOD: 2025 February 11 – The Spider and the Fly
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
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