Erwin Zaretsky - NASA

Erwin “Erv” Zaretsky’s research in increasing life and reliability of mechanical components has significantly advanced the state of the art of bearings and

Annie Easley - NASA

Annie Easley began her career in 1955 as a human "computer." When machines replaced people, she evolved along with them, becoming a computer programmer. She

Robert Deissler - NASA

THE GIANTS OF HEAT TRANSFER: DR. ROBERT DEISSLER, DR. SIMON OSTRACH, AND DR. ROBERT SIEGELThe NASA Glenn Research Center established itself as a hub of heat

Olga Gonzalez-Sanabria - NASA

Olga González-Sanabria contributed to the development of nickel-hydrogen battery technologies, most notably in the area of battery separators, and the study

Lynn Bondurant - NASA

Dr. R. Lynn Bondurant began his career at the NASA Lewis Research Center in 1981 to direct the newly established Office of Educational Programs. His creative

Julian Earls - NASA

Over his 40-year career, Dr. Julian M. Earls helped to shape the center in a number of areas. He began his career in 1965 as a physicist and quickly

Simon Ostrach - NASA

THE GIANTS OF HEAT TRANSFER: DR. ROBERT DEISSLER, DR. SIMON OSTRACH, AND DR. ROBERT SIEGELThe NASA Glenn Research Center established itself as a hub of heat

Henry Kosmahl - NASA

Dr. Heinrich "Henry" Kosmahl was an internationally recognized pioneer in the advancement of traveling wave tube technology for satellite communications

Lonnie Reid - NASA

Dr. Lonnie Reid is nationally recognized for his knowledge of internal flow in advanced aerospace propulsion systems. His long history of integrating the

Harold Kaufman - NASA

Dr. Harold Kaufman began his career at the center in 1951 and developed and tested the first electron-bombardment ion thruster in 1959. The Space Electric

Bobby Sanders - NASA

Bobby W. Sanders was a widely recognized national technical authority in high-speed inlet technology. He conducted research on all aspects of military and

Langley Celebrates Black History Month: Clayton Turner - NASA

The 2024 theme for Black History Month is "African Americans and the Arts," spanning the many impacts that Black Americans have had on visual arts, music,

Langley Celebrates Black History Month: Matthew Hayes - NASA

The 2024 theme for Black History Month is "African Americans and the Arts," spanning the many impacts that Black Americans have had on visual arts, music,

Langley Celebrates Black History Month: Brittny McGraw - NASA

 The 2024 theme for Black History Month is "African Americans and the Arts," spanning the many impacts that Black Americans have had on visual arts, music,

Langley Celebrates Black History Month: Brandon Sells - NASA

The 2024 theme for Black History Month is "African Americans and the Arts," spanning the many impacts that Black Americans have had on visual arts, music,

Langley Celebrates Black History Month: Alexus Cottonham - NASA

The 2024 theme for Black History Month is "African Americans and the Arts," spanning the many impacts that Black Americans have had on visual arts, music,

Renee King: Ensuring Space for Everyone - NASA

Renee King calls herself Goddard Space Flight Center’s conscience: She helps make sure that at NASA Goddard, there truly is space for everyone.

Sujung Go: Helping Humanity and the Environment - NASA

Research scientist Sujung Go analyzes atmospheric data to help humanity and the environment.

Sujung Go: Helping Humanity and the Environment - NASA

Research scientist Sujung Go analyzes atmospheric data to help humanity and the environment.

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.

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, effective

2024 Leadership Changes to Include NASA Stennis Director’s Retirement - NASA

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Monday that after more than 30 years of service, the agency’s Stennis Space Center Director Richard Gilbrech will

NASA Audio Specialist Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 List of Innovators - NASA

Katie Konans, NASA’s audio and podcasting lead at the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is one of two NASA employees named to

Astronaut Nicole Mann Prepares for Spacewalk - NASA

NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 flight engineer Nicole Mann is pictured during a fit check of her spacesuit on Jan. 12, 2023, ahead of a planned spacewalk to

Bethany Theiling: Researching Oceans on Earth and Beyond - NASA

Bethany Theiling is a planetary research scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

Celebrating Astronaut Alan Shepard's 100th Birthday - NASA

Born barely 20 years after the Wright Brothers’ first flight, Alan Shepard grew up to fly combat missions in World War II, test multiple new aircraft, become

NASA Researcher Honored by Goddard Tech Office for Earth Science Work - NASA

Goddard researcher Dr. Antonia Gambacorta the 2023 IRAD Innovator of the Year for her work developing hyperspectral microwave technology to dissect Earth's atmosphere from orbit.

NASA Engineer Earns Goddard Innovation Award for Sun-studying Photon Sieves - NASA

Goddard Engineer Kevin Denis receives innovation award for photon sieves.

NASA Engineer Earns Goddard Innovation Award for Sun-studying Photon Sieves - NASA

Goddard Engineer Kevin Denis receives innovation award for photon sieves.

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana to Retire After 38 Years - NASA

NASA Associate Administrator and former astronaut Robert Cabana announced Monday his retirement, effective Sunday, Dec. 31 after more than 38 years of

NASA Glenn Helps Military Service Members Transition to Civilian Life - NASA

NASA values veterans and their commitment to serving America, and the agency seeks to hire veterans and military spouses, offer career development opportunities, and provide meaningful resources.

Tribal Students Make Robots with NASA Aerospace Engineer Casey Denham - NASA

Casey Denham, aerospace engineer with the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, works with tribal

NASA Project Manager Helps Makes Impact in Southeast Asia with SERVIR - NASA

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NASA’s Modern History Makers: Sarah Tipler - NASA

NASA, JAXA Benefit from Collaborative Fellowship Experience - NASA

A yearlong journey of cultural and professional development overseas has a NASA Deep Space Logistics employee excited about current and future collaboration

NASA’s Modern History Makers: Maricela Lizcano - NASA

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Jennifer L. Turner - NASA

"I can almost directly trace my entire career back to in high school and a mentor I had. My first foray into engineering was this high school program called