First Artemis Moon Crew Trains for Return to Earth - NASA
NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman exits the side of a mockup of the Orion spacecraft during a training exercise in the Neutral Buoyancy LabNASA
Gamma-ray Bursts: Harvesting Knowledge From the Universe’s Most Powerful Explosions - NASA Science
The most powerful events in the known universe – gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) – are short-lived outbursts of the highest-energy light. They can erupt with a quintillion (a 10 followed by 18 zeros) times the luminosity of our Sun.science.nasa.gov
Sislyn 'Pauline' Barrett: Procuring the Perfect Engineering Services - NASA
In 1999, I was hired as a senior buyer with Prince George’s County procuring mostly IT equipment.Madison Arnold (NASA)
APOD: 2024 February 6 – NGC 1566: A Spiral Galaxy from Webb and Hubble
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
NASA Tests New Spacecraft Propellant Gauge on Lunar Lander
A NASA-developed fuel measurement technology, the Radio Frequency Mass Gauge, will be demonstrated on a journey to the Moon.Ellen Bausback (NASA)
In the Core of the Carina Nebula
Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor
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APOD: 2024 February 5 – In the Core of the Carina Nebula
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
The Universe is Expanding Faster These Days and Dark Energy is Responsible. So What is Dark Energy? - NASA Science
Some 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with a rapid expansion we call the big bang. After this initial expansion, which lasted a fraction of a second, gravity started to slow the universe down. But the cosmos wouldn’t stay this way.science.nasa.gov
The Universe is Expanding Faster These Days and Dark Energy is Responsible. So What is Dark Energy? - NASA Science
Some 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with a rapid expansion we call the big bang. After this initial expansion, which lasted a fraction of a second, gravity started to slow the universe down. But the cosmos wouldn’t stay this way.science.nasa.gov
When Dead Stars Collide! - NASA Science
In October 2017, for the first time, astronomers observed light and gravitational waves from the same source.science.nasa.gov
What's Made in a Thunderstorm and Faster Than Lightning? Gamma Rays! - NASA Science
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has spotted gamma rays coming from thunderstorms.science.nasa.gov
Apollo 14: A View from Antares
Image Credit: Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14, NASA; Mosaic - Eric M. Jones
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APOD: 2024 February 3 - Apollo 14: A View from Antares
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
University High School Wins Regional Science Bowl at NASA’s JPL - NASA
After months of preparation, more than 100 students competed at the fast-paced annual academic competition hosted by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.Naomi Hartono (NASA)
Private schools are trying to end democracy!
A narrator explaining that embracing climate denialism is akin to participating in the Warsaw Uprising. An instructional video telling girls that conforming to gender stereotypes is a great way to embrace their femininity.
These are just some of the episodes of PragerU Kids — an offshoot of right-wing propaganda organization PragerU — that Florida and Oklahoma have just approved for use in its public school classrooms.
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Research file: We watched every PragerU Kids video. Here are the lowlights.
A cartoon Booker T. Washington distorting the history of the Civil War. A narrator explaining that embracing climate denialism is akin to participating in the Warsaw Uprising.Media Matters for America
NASA Administrator Announces New Marshall Space Flight Center Director - NASA
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday named Joseph Pelfrey director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effectiveNASA
NASA’s Laser Navigation Tech Enables Commercial Lunar Exploration - NASA
Later this month, NASA’s commercial lunar delivery services provider Intuitive Machines will launch its Nova-C lunar lander carrying several NASA science andJulia L. Bradshaw (NASA)
NASA’s Laser Navigation Tech Enables Commercial Lunar Exploration - NASA
Later this month, NASA’s commercial lunar delivery services provider Intuitive Machines will launch its Nova-C lunar lander carrying several NASA science andJulia L. Bradshaw (NASA)
California, Massachusetts Students to Hear from NASA, ESA Astronauts - NASA
Students from California and Massachusetts will have separate opportunities next week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.NASA
APOD: 2024 February 4 – The Cone Nebula from Hubble
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
APOD: 2024 February 3 - Apollo 14: A View from Antares
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
The Iconic Photos from STS-41B: Documenting the First Untethered Spacewalk - NASA
The MMU was the highlight of the STS-41B mission as demonstrated by the stunning mission photographs that graced the cover of Aviation Week & SpaceJennifer Ross-Nazzal (NASA)
Meet the Creators, Part 3: NASA’s 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Posters - NASA Science
A total solar eclipse is a captivating experience – evoking feelings of awe and wonder that are sometimes best expressed through art.science.nasa.gov
California, Massachusetts Students to Hear from NASA, ESA Astronauts - NASA
Students from California and Massachusetts will have separate opportunities next week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.NASA
NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 3 Departure from Space Station - NASA
NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) private astronaut flight from the International Space StationNASA
OpenET Moisture Measurement Tool is Proving Highly Accurate - NASA Science
As the world looks for sustainable solutions, a system tapping into NASA satellite data for water management has passed a critical test.science.nasa.gov
NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 3 Departure from Space Station - NASA
NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) private astronaut flight from the International Space StationNASA
NASA Invites Public to Share in Excitement of PACE Mission Launch - NASA
NASA is hosting virtual activities ahead of the launch of the PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission and invites you to share in the fun.Elyna N. Niles-Carnes (NASA)
UNITE All-Nighter Delights Amateur Astronomers - NASA Science
Maybe you read about them in the papers–amateur astronomers in Japan, Russia, France, Finland, and the United States have been pulling all-nighters to spot extraordinary exoplanets, planets orbiting stars other than the Sun.science.nasa.gov
30 Years Ago: STS-60, the First Shuttle-Mir Mission - NASA
On Feb. 3, 1994, space shuttle Discovery took off on its 18th flight, STS-60. Its six-person crew of Commander Charles F. Bolden, Pilot Kenneth S. Reightler,Kelli Mars (NASA)
NASA to Study Effects of Radio Noise on Lunar Science - NASA
In February 2024, Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission will launch to the Moon’s South Polar region, as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services, or CLPS,William Steigerwald (NASA)
Hubble Sees a Merged Galaxy - NASA
This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image shows ESO 185-IG013, a luminous blue compact galaxy (BCG). BCGs are nearby galaxies that show an intenseNASA
Hubble Views a Dim but Distinct Galaxy - NASA Science
This image of the softly luminous spiral galaxy UGC 11105 is from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. It lies about 110 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Hercules.science.nasa.gov
Tiny NASA Cameras to Picture Interaction Between Lander, Moon’s Surface - NASA
Say cheese, Moon. We’re coming in for a close-up.Julia L. Bradshaw (NASA)
Hubble Sees a Merged Galaxy - NASA Science
This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image shows ESO 185-IG013, a luminous blue compact galaxy (BCG). BCGs are nearby galaxies that show an intense burst of star formation.science.nasa.gov
APOD: 2024 February 2 - NGC 1893 and the Tadpoles of IC 410
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NGC 1893 and the Tadpoles of IC 410
Image Credit & Copyright: Sander de Jong
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APOD: 2024 February 2 - NGC 1893 and the Tadpoles of IC 410
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.apod.nasa.gov
NASA to Study Effects of Radio Noise on Lunar Science - NASA
In February 2024, Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission will launch to the Moon’s South Polar region, as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services, or CLPS,William Steigerwald (NASA)
Honoring Black Astronauts During Black History Month 2024 - NASA
In honor of Black History Month, we recognize the contributions of Black astronauts to our nation’s space programs. Coming to NASA from a variety ofTessa Brazda (NASA)
First Hot Fire Test of the Year for Artemis - NASA
Clouds of white vapor pile up at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi during a full-duration, 500-second hot fire of an RS-25NASA
OpenET Moisture Measurement Tool is Proving Highly Accurate - NASA Science
As the world looks for sustainable solutions, a system tapping into NASA satellite data for water management has passed a critical test.science.nasa.gov
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