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NASA Develops Pod to Help Autonomous Aircraft Operators - NASA
For self-flying aircraft to take to the skies, they need to learn about their environments to avoid hazards. NASA aeronautics researchers recently developed aDede Dinius (NASA)
NASA CubeSats Launch as Commercial Rideshares - NASA
A pair of CubeSats from NASA's Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator, or PTD, series lifted off on SpaceX’s Transporter-11 rideshare mission at 11:56 a.m. PDTNASA
NASA Celebrates Ames’s Legacy of Research on National Aviation Day - NASA
NASA works every day to improve air travel – and has been doing so since its creation decades ago. On National Aviation Day, NASA and all fans of aviation getTara Friesen (NASA)
NASA’s X-59 Progresses Through Tests on the Path to Flight
The team preparing NASA’s X-59 continues through testing in preparation for the quiet supersonic aircraft to make its first flight. This includes a trio of important structural tests and critical inspections on the path to flight.Jim Banke (NASA)
‘Current’ Events: NASA and USGS Find a New Way to Measure River Flows - NASA
A team of scientists and engineers at NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collaborated to see if a small piloted drone, equipped with a specializedRachel Hoover (NASA)
NASA Ames to Host Supercomputing Resources for UC Berkeley Researchers - NASA
Under a new agreement, NASA will host supercomputing resources for the University of California, Berkeley, at the agency’s Ames Research Center inNASA
NASA Public Engagement Specialist Loves to Inspire Kids with STEM - NASA
Careers at NASA were not on his radar growing up. But Jonas Dino, public engagement specialist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley,Gianine Figliozzi (NASA)
NASA Public Engagement Specialist Loves to Inspire Kids with STEM - NASA
Careers at NASA were not on his radar growing up. But Jonas Dino, public engagement specialist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley,Gianine Figliozzi (NASA)
NASA Ames Welcomes New Zealand Prime Minister, Celebrates Partnership - NASA
As one of eight nations that helped to develop the Artemis Accords, New Zealand is a valuable NASA partner. On July 12, New Zealand Prime Minister ChristopherTara Friesen (NASA)
Surfing NASA’s Internet of Animals: Satellites Study Ocean Wildlife - NASA
Anchoring the boat in a sandbar, research scientist Morgan Gilmour steps into the shallows and is immediately surrounded by sharks. The warm waters around theMilan Loiacono (NASA)
Eight CubeSats Lift Off for NASA on Firefly Aerospace Rocket! - NASA
As part of NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative, Firefly Aerospace launched eight small satellites on July 3 aboard the company’s Alpha rocket. Named “Noise ofNASA
NASA’s Upgraded Hyperwall Offers Improved Data Visualization - NASA
In May, the NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) facility, located at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, celebrated the newestTara Friesen (NASA)
NASA Prepares for Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies - NASA
A new custom virtual reality flight simulator built by NASA researchers will allow them to explore how passengers experience air taxi rides and collect dataDede Dinius (NASA)
NASA Parachute Sensor Testing Could Make EPIC Mars Landings - NASA
Landing rovers and helicopters on Mars is a challenge. It’s an even bigger challenge when you don’t have enough information about how the parachutes areDede Dinius (NASA)
Liftoff! Redesigned NASA Ames Visitor Center Engages Kids, Families - NASA
A newly redesigned NASA Ames Visitor Center at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California, reopened to the public June 22 at the NASA Fest atTara Friesen (NASA)
NASA’s ELaNa 43 Prepares for Firefly Aerospace Launch - NASA
The ELaNa 43 (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 43) mission includes eight CubeSats flying on Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket for its “Noise of Summer”Elyna N. Niles-Carnes (NASA)
Astronaut Nicole Mann Throws First Pitch at Giants-Angels Game - NASA
NASA astronaut Nicole Mann waves as she is introduced before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the San Francisco Giants versus Los Angeles AngelsNASA
NASA Announces New System to Aid Disaster Response - NASA Science
In early May, widespread flooding and landslides occurred in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, leaving thousands of people without food, water, or electricity.science.nasa.gov
NASA’s Repository Supports Research of Commercial Astronaut Health - NASA Science
NASA’s Open Science Data Repository provides valuable information to researchers studying the impact of space on the human body.science.nasa.gov
Celebrating Pride at NASA’s Ames Research Center - NASA
The Intersex Progress Pride flag (beneath the American flag) flies in front of the Administration Building at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’sNASA
Swarming for Success: Starling Completes Primary Mission - NASA
After ten months in orbit, the Starling spacecraft swarm successfully demonstrated its primary mission’s key objectives, representing significant achievementsTara Friesen (NASA)
What is 3D-MAT? - NASA
The 3-Dimensional Multifunctional Ablative Thermal Protection System (3D-MAT) is a thermal protection material developed as a critical component of Orion,Frank Tavares (NASA)
Webb Cracks Case of Inflated Exoplanet - NASA Science
Why is the warm gas-giant exoplanet WASP-107 b so puffy? Two independent teams of researchers have an answer.science.nasa.gov
X-59 Passes Milestone
NASA’s X-59 Passes A Flight Readiness Review board composed of independent experts from across NASA recently completed a study of the X-59 project team’s approach to safety for the public and staff during ground and flight testing.Lillian Gipson (NASA)
NASA Research Park Public Documents - NASA
Economic Benefits Study: 2015 Economic Benefits Study 2010 Economic Benefits Study 2010 Economic Benefits Study - Appendices Development Plans: NASA AmesTheodore R. Triano (NASA)
2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Prediction vs. Reality - NASA Science
Before a total solar eclipse crossed North America on April 8, 2024, scientists at Predictive Science Inc. of San Diego aimed to foresee what the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, would look like during totality.science.nasa.gov
Researchers Develop ‘Founding Document’ on Synthetic Cell Development - NASA
Cells are the fundamental units of life, forming the variety of all living things on Earth as individual cells and multi-cellular organisms. To betterTara Friesen (NASA)
NASA Doubles Down, Advances Six Innovative Tech Concepts to New Phase - NASA
NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC) has selected six visionary concept studies for additional funding and development. Each study has alreadyLoura Hall (NASA)
NASA Ames Astrogram - March/April 2024 - NASA
On April 23, the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System CubeSat mission launched successfully aboard an Electron rocket launched by Rocket Lab and carriedAstrid Albaugh (NASA)
NASA Invites Media to Learn About New Tech Mission Powered by the Sun - NASA
A new NASA mission is testing a new way to navigate our solar system by hoisting its sail into space – not to catch the wind, but the propulsive power ofRachel Hoover (NASA)
‘Vast and Rich:’ Studying the Ocean With NASA Computer Simulations - NASA
“Every time I help with visualizing simulation data, I learn about an entirely new area of ocean or climate research, and I’m reminded of how vast and richNASA
NASA, FAA Partner to Develop New Wildland Fire Technologies - NASA
NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have established a research transition team to guide the development of wildland fire technology.NASA
NASA to Hoist Its Sail: Solar Sail Mission Gets Ready for Launch - NASA
A NASA mission testing a new way of navigating our solar system is ready to hoist its sail into space – not to catch the wind, but the propulsive power ofNASA
NASA Observations Find What Helps Heat Roots of ‘Moss’ on Sun
Did you know the Sun has moss? Due to its resemblance to the earthly plants, scientists have named a small-scale, bright, patchy structure made of plasma in the solar atmosphere “moss.” New observations from NASA reveal insights into this region.science.nasa.gov
NASA Open Science Initiative Expands OpenET Across Amazon Basin - NASA
The research teams who help sustain the largest freshwater reserve in the world are developing a new tool to promote more resilient farming systems in Brazil.Rachel Hoover (NASA)
NASA Next-Generation Solar Sail Boom Technology Ready for Launch - NASA
Sailing through space might sound like something out of science fiction, but the concept is no longer limited to books or the big screen. In April, aTara Friesen (NASA)
NASA Noise Prediction Tool Supports Users in Air Taxi Industry - NASA
Several air taxi companies are using a NASA-developed computer software tool to predict aircraft noise and aerodynamic performance. This tool allowsDede Dinius (NASA)
NASA VIPER Robotic Moon Rover Team Raises Its Mighty Mast - NASA
NASA’s VIPER – short for the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover – now stands taller and more capable than ever. And that’s thanks toRachel Hoover (NASA)
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 aAndrew Wagner (NASA)