APOD: 2024 March 21 - The Leo Trio

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

NASA Advanced Air Mobility Partnerships

NASA is partnered with other government agencies, industry, and academia to conduct Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) research to benefit a future transportation

The Marshall Star for March 20, 2024 - NASA

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Following Safe Return, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 to Recount Space Mission - NASA

After spending 199 days in space, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 crew members will discuss their science mission aboard the International Space Station during a news

NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Life Support System - NASA

A NASA-funded commercial space station, Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef, recently completed testing milestones for its critical life support system as part of the

Meet the Women Launching, Recovering Artemis Missions  - NASA

In celebration of Women’s History Month, NASA highlights the multifaceted group of women behind the launch and recovery efforts for Artemis missions. They are

Key Test Drive of Orion on NASA’s Artemis II to Aid Future Missions - NASA

Astronauts will test drive NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the first time during the agency’s Artemis II test flight next year. While many of the spacecraft’s

APOD: 2024 March 20 – The Eyes in Markarians Galaxy Chain

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

55 Years Ago: Four Months Until the Moon Landing - NASA

The road to the Moon landing cleared a major hurdle in March 1969 with the flight of Apollo 9 that tested all components of the spacecraft in low Earth orbit.

Key Test Drive of Orion on NASA’s Artemis II to Aid Future Missions - NASA

Astronauts will test drive NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the first time during the agency’s Artemis II test flight next year. While many of the spacecraft’s

NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Life Support System - NASA

A NASA-funded commercial space station, Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef, recently completed testing milestones for its critical life support system as part of the

APOD: 2024 March 20 – The Eyes in Markarians Galaxy Chain

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

NASA Radar Finds Ice Deposits at Moon's North Pole

Additional evidence of water activity on moon Using data from a NASA radar that flew aboard India’s Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, scientists have detected ice deposits near the moon’s north pole.

NASA, Industry Improve Lidars for Exploration, Science - NASA

NASA engineers will test a suite of new laser technologies from an aircraft this summer for Earth science remote sensing. Called lidar, the instruments could

NASA to Select Lunar Terrain Vehicle for Artemis Missions - NASA

NASA will host a news conference to announce the company, or companies, selected to move forward in developing the LTV (Lunar Terrain Vehicle), which will

Sketch the Shape of the Sun for Science During the Solar Eclipse

Calling all eclipse admirers! The SunSketcher team is looking for one million volunteers to capture photos on their cell phones during the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Casey Honniball: Finding Her Space in Lunar Science - NASA

Lunar scientist Casey Honniball conducts lunar observations and field work near volcanoes to investigate how astronauts could use instruments during moonwalks.

NASA’s Curious Universe Podcast Unveils New Sun + Eclipse Series - NASA

NASA released Tuesday the first episode of a new six-part podcast series for first-time space explorers to learn about the Sun. Ahead of the total solar

Tech Today: NASA Helps Find Where the Wildfires Are - NASA

Globally, nearly all wildfires start with a human ignition source – not lightning strikes or wildlife encountering power equipment. Knowing humans can be a

Tech Today: NASA Helps Find Where the Wildfires Are - NASA

Globally, nearly all wildfires start with a human ignition source – not lightning strikes or wildlife encountering power equipment. Knowing humans can be a

Expedition 69 Astronauts Tour NASA Goddard, Speak With Employees - NASA

A trio of astronauts visited with employees at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, on March 18, 2024, to share their spaceflight

APOD: 2024 March 19 – A Picturesque Equinox Sunset

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

US, Germany Partnering on Mission to Track Earth’s Water Movement - NASA

The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment-Continuity mission will extend a decades-long record of following shifting water masses using gravity measurements.

NASA Administrator, Health Secretary to Host Cancer Moonshot Event - NASA

Media are invited to join NASA and Department of Health and Human Services leadership at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, March 21, at NASA Headquarters in

NASA Study: Asteroid’s Orbit, Shape Changed After DART Impact - NASA

After NASA’s historic Double Asteroid Redirection Test, a JPL-led study has shown that the shape of asteroid Dimorphos has changed and its orbit has shrunk.

Gemini VI Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Walter M. Schirra Jr. - NASA

Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford (left), and Walter M. Schirra Jr., pose for the camera during suiting up exercises on Oct. 22, 1965. Stafford was selected among

APOD: 2024 March 19 – A Picturesque Equinox Sunset

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford  - NASA

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday’s passing of Thomas Stafford, a lifelong space exploration advocate, former NASA

Student-Built Robots Clash at Competition Supported by NASA-JPL - NASA

Hand-crafted robots, constructed over the past two months by 44 high school teams, duked it out at the FIRST Robotics Los Angeles regional competition.

NASA’s Swift Temporarily Suspends Science Operations

On March 15, NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory entered into safe mode, temporarily suspending science operations due to degrading performance from one of its three gyroscopes (gyros), which are used to point the observatory for making observation…

NASA Wallops Supports Rocket Lab Launch for NRO From Virginia - NASA

NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia will support commercial launch provider Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket launch no earlier than March 21 at 2:40 a.m.

NASA Challenge Invites Artemis Generation Coders to Johnson Space Center - NASA

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement has selected seven student teams to participate in a culminating event for the 2024 App Development Challenge (ADC), one of

NASA Selects New Round of Candidates for CubeSat Missions to Station - NASA

NASA selected 10 small research satellites across eight states to fly to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s efforts to expand education

Leslie Livesay Named Deputy Director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory - NASA

The first woman to serve as JPL’s deputy director, Livesay serves under Laurie Leshin, the first woman to lead the lab.

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NASA Sets Coverage for Crew Launch; Trio to Join Expedition 70 - NASA

Three crew members will blast off on Thursday, March 21, to support Expedition 70 aboard the International Space Station. NASA will provide full coverage of

Vision Statement of the Science Directorate at NASA Ames - NASA

To be a world-leading science organization, which contributes substantially to NASA’s science mission enterprise.

NASA Selects New Round of Candidates for CubeSat Missions to Station - NASA

NASA selected 10 small research satellites across eight states to fly to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s efforts to expand education

NASA Wallops Offers Career Inspiration to Delmarva Students - NASA

NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, partners, and area employers joined forces on a mission to inspire more than 4,500 eighth-grade students seeking answers to

APOD: 2024 March 18 – Comet Pons Brooks Swirling Coma

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.