NASA Partners with US Patent and Trademark Office to Advance Technology Transfer - NASA

With a shared commitment to fostering U.S. economic growth that benefits the American public, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate and the Department

55 Years Ago: Apollo 13, Preparations for the Third Moon Landing - NASA

As 1969, an historic year that saw not just one but two successful human lunar landings, drew to a close, NASA continued preparations for its planned third

NASA, Axiom Space Change Assembly Order of Commercial Space Station - NASA

In coordination with NASA, Axiom Space modified its planned assembly sequence to accelerate its ability to operate as a viable free-flying space station and

APOD: 2024 December 19 - Messier 2

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

NASA Ames Stars of the Month: January 2025 - NASA

The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Maurice Valdez, Niki Parenteau, Dori Myer, and Judy

NASA’s Agency Chief Technologist Presents Their Annual Year in Review - NASA

OTPS shares an annual letter from the Agency Chief Technologist (ACT), updates on various studies in the technology domain within OTPS, overviews of the

OTPS Releases its 2024 Annual Report - NASA

NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, shares highlights from the office in 2024, including key accomplishments and collaborations that support

NASA’s Agency Chief Technologist Presents Their Annual Year in Review - NASA

OTPS shares an annual letter from the Agency Chief Technologist (ACT), updates on various studies in the technology domain within OTPS, overviews of the

More NASA Science, Tech will Fly to Moon Aboard Future Firefly Flight - NASA

NASA continues to advance its campaign to explore more of the Moon than ever before, awarding Firefly Aerospace $179 million to deliver six experiments to the

NASA Payload Aims to Probe Moon’s Depths to Study Heat Flow - NASA

LISTER, a science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative could help improve our understanding of the Moon.

NASA Knows: How Does the Sun Behave? (Grades 5-8) - NASA

The Sun is the star of our solar system. Its gravity holds Earth and our planetary neighbors in its orbit. At 865,000 miles (1.4 million km) in diameter, it’s

NASA, CU Enact Collaborative Space Act Agreement - NASA

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and Columbia University in New York, New York, enacted a collaborative Space Act Agreement to

OTPS Releases its 2024 Annual Report - NASA

NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, shares highlights from the office in 2024, including key accomplishments and collaborations that support

NASA’s Agency Chief Technologist Presents Their Annual Year in Review - NASA

OTPS shares an annual letter from the Agency Chief Technologist (ACT), updates on various studies in the technology domain within OTPS, overviews of the

NASA’s Spot the Station App Developed by and for the People  - NASA

In its 25th year of operations, the International Space Station continues to symbolize discovery and cooperation for the benefit of humanity. Since 2012,

Chandra and Webb Spy a Cosmic Wreath - NASA

This new image of star cluster NGC 602, released on Dec. 17, 2024, combines data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory with a previously released

NASA Finds ‘Sideways’ Black Hole Using Legacy Data, New Techniques - NASA

NASA researchers have discovered a perplexing case of a black hole that appears to be “tipped over,” rotating in an unexpected direction relative to the

Space Gardens - NASA

As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, one challenge is figuring out how to provide crew members with enough healthy food. Bringing along a supply for

APOD: 2024 December 18 – NGC 660: Polar Ring Galaxy

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

NASA Open Science Reveals Sounds of Space - NASA Science

A team from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory converts NASA space data to sound, creating sonifications for more accessible science discovery.

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Looks to Thrive in 2025 - NASA

As NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida wraps up a year that will see more than 90 government, commercial, and private missions launch from Florida’s Space

New Commercial Artemis Moon Rovers Undergo Testing at NASA - NASA

Through NASA’s Artemis campaign, astronauts will land on the lunar surface and use a new generation of spacesuits and rovers as they live, work, and conduct

Sols 4396-4397: Roving in a Martian Wonderland - NASA Science

Earth planning date: Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 Over the weekend Curiosity continued her trek around the northern end of Texoli butte, taking in the beautiful views in all directions.

2024 in Review: Highlights from NASA in Silicon Valley  - NASA

2024 intro: As NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley enters its 85th year since its founding, join us as we take a look back at some of

NASA Participates in Microgravity Science Summit - NASA

NASA leadership participated in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Microgravity Science Summit (OSTP) on Dec.16 focused on sharing

Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP)

Cutting-Edge Satellite Tracks Lake Water Levels in Ohio River Basin - NASA

Data from the U.S.-European Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission gives researchers a detailed look at lakes and reservoirs in a U.S. watershed.

NASA Sets Coverage for Roscosmos Spacewalk 63 Outside Space Station - NASA

NASA will provide live coverage as two Roscosmos cosmonauts conduct a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station on Thursday, Dec. 19.

Media Invited to Speak to NASA Ames Experts – Celebrating 85 Years - NASA

NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, is celebrating 85 years of cutting-edge research and development in space, life sciences,

Artemis II Core Stage Moves to High Bay 2 - NASA

In this image from Dec. 11, 2024, the 212-foot-tall SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is lowered into High Bay 2 at the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s

Very Cold Detectors Reveal the Very Hot Universe and Kick Off a New Era in X-ray Astronomy - NASA Science

X-rays are radiated by matter hotter than one million Kelvin, and high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy can tell us about the composition of the matter and how fast and in what direction it is moving.

Orion Spacecraft Tested in Ohio After Artemis I Mission

The Artemis I Orion crew module, now known as the Orion Environmental Test Article, finished testing crucial to Artemis II at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility.

NASA Missions Spot Cosmic 'Wreath' Displaying Stellar Circle of Life - NASA

Since antiquity, wreaths have symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It is fitting then that one of the best places for astronomers to learn more about the stellar lifecycle resembles a giant holiday wreath itself.

APOD: 2024 December 17 – Near to the Heart Nebula

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

Jovian Vortex Hunters Spun Up Over New Paper - NASA Science

Jumping Jupiter! The results are in, storm chasers! Thanks to your help over the last two years the Jovian Vortex Hunter project has published a catalog of 7222 vortices, which you can download here.

Transforming Space Exploration: NASA and Northrop Grumman's Digital Engineering Collaboration - NASA

NASA’s Digital Engineering is paving the way for exciting new possibilities. Their latest Space Act Agreement with Northrop Grumman promises to accelerate

NASA Stennis Celebrates Key Testing, Operations Milestones in 2024   - NASA

NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, celebrated propulsion testing and site operations milestones in 2024, all while inspiring the

Orion Spacecraft Tested in Ohio After Artemis I Mission

The Artemis I Orion crew module, now known as the Orion Environmental Test Article, finished testing crucial to Artemis II at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility.

Artemis II Core Stage Moves to High Bay 2 - NASA

In this image from Dec. 11, 2024, the 212-foot-tall SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is lowered into High Bay 2 at the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s

NASA Finalizes Strategy for Sustaining Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit - NASA

As part of the agency’s efforts to enable broader use of space, NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit, defining the long-term