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35 Years Ago: STS-30 Launches Magellan to Venus - NASA
On May 4, 1989, space shuttle Atlantis took off on its third flight, STS-30, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Its five-person crew ofKelli Mars (NASA)
X-ray Satellite XMM-Newton Sees ‘Space Clover' in a New Light - NASA
Astronomers have discovered enormous circular radio features of unknown origin around some galaxies. Now, new observations of one dubbed the CloverleafAshley Balzer (NASA)
The Marshall Star for May 1, 2024 - NASA
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is getting ready for the next big step in the evolution of its main campus. Through a series of multi-year infrastructureLee Mohon (NASA)
NASA Selects BAE Systems to Develop Air Quality Instrument for NOAA - NASA
NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has selected BAE Systems (formerly known as Ball Aerospace & TechnologiesNASA
Two Small NASA Satellites Will Measure Soil Moisture, Volcanic Gases - NASA Science
Two NASA pathfinding missions were recently deployed into low-Earth orbit, where they are demonstrating novel technologies for observing atmospheric gases, measuring freshwater, and even detecting signs of potential volcanic eruptions.science.nasa.gov
Two Small NASA Satellites Will Measure Soil Moisture, Volcanic Gases - NASA Science
Two NASA pathfinding missions were recently deployed into low-Earth orbit, where they are demonstrating novel technologies for observing atmospheric gases, measuring freshwater, and even detecting signs of potential volcanic eruptions.science.nasa.gov
The Great Observatory for Long Wavelengths (GO-LoW) - NASA
The Great Observatory for Long Wavelengths (GO-LoW) proposes an interferometric array of thousands of identical SmallSats at an Earth-Sun Lagrange point (e.g.Loura Hall (NASA)
ScienceCraft for Outer Planet Exploration (SCOPE) - NASA
Mahmooda SultanaNASA Goddard Space Flight CenterLoura Hall (NASA)
Radioisotope Thermoradiative Cell Power Generator - NASA
Stephen PollyRochester Institute of TechnologyLoura Hall (NASA)
Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR): Shielded, Fast Transits for Humans to Mars - NASA
Howe Industries is currently developing a propulsion system that may generate up to 100,000 N of thrust with a specific impulse (Isp) of 5,000 seconds. TheLoura Hall (NASA)
Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT) - NASA
We propose developing FLOAT -- Flexible Levitation on a Track -- to meet these transportation needs.Loura Hall (NASA)
By Their Powers Combined - NASA
This April 20, 2024, image shows a first: all six radio frequency antennas at the Madrid Deep Space Communication Complex, part of NASA's Deep Space NetworkNASA
NASA Selects Commercial Service Studies to Enable Mars Robotic Science - NASA
Nine companies have been selected to conduct early-stage studies of concepts for commercial services to support lower-cost, higher-frequency missions to theNaomi Hartono (NASA)
Headquarters and Centers Ethic Contacts - NASA
Ames Research CenterFemy McGrath*650-604-5116femy.d.mcgrath@nasa.govJustyna M. Ragiel-Smith (NASA)
Lagniappe for May 2024 - NASA
Explore the NASA Stennis newsletter, Lagniappe for May 2024. This issue features NASA’s announcement of the new center director of NASA Stennis, participation in solar eclipse events by NASA Stennis and more!LaToya Dean (NASA)
What's Up: May 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA - NASA Science
See Mars, Saturn, and Mercury in the May morning sky. Antares slips behind the Moon for East Coast U.S. skywatchers. And the eta Aquariid meteors peak May 6th.science.nasa.gov
Sols 4168-4170 Reaching the “Pinnacle” of Gediz Vallis Ridge (Pinnacle Ridge) - NASA Science
Earth planning date: Friday, April 26, 2024 Today we had a typically challenging Friday for planning. We are parked at the base of Pinnacle Ridge, with an interesting dark block named “Bilko Pinnacle” in our workspace (shown in the image).science.nasa.gov
Big Science Drives Wallops’ Upgrades for NASA Suborbital Missions - NASA
Large amounts of data collected by today’s sensitive science instruments present a data-handling challenge to small rocket and balloon suborbital mission computing and avionics systems.Karl B. Hille (NASA)
Asian-American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month - NASA
In honor of Asian-American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize astronauts with Asian roots who have flown to the InternationalKelli Mars (NASA)
May’s Night Sky Notes: Stargazing for Beginners - NASA Science
Were you inspired by the solar eclipse to become an amateur astronomer? If so, here are some high-level tips on how to get started, from NSN!science.nasa.gov
How NASA Continues Inspiring Engineer’s Future - NASA
Work at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, takes one site engineer back to a childhood memory, where a dream of being a member of the NASA team began.NASA
U.S. Department of State Open House at NASA Headquarters - NASA
This event was part of Space Diplomacy Week, focused on deepening bilateral relationships, specifically how international partnerships are strengthened byNASA
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)
Sols 4171-4172: Scoot Over! - NASA Science
Earth planning date: Monday, April 29, 2024 On this two sol-planning day, the Curiosity science team logged in and found ourselves face to face with ‘Pinnacle Ridge’ (pictured above), part of the upper Gediz Vallis Ridge (uGVR).science.nasa.gov
NASA Balloons Head North of Arctic Circle for Long-Duration Flights - NASA
NASA is set to begin launch operations mid-May for the 2024 Sweden Long-Duration Scientific Balloon Campaign. Four stadium-sized, scientific balloons carryingOlivia F. Littleton (NASA)
NASA Showcases Innovations at the 2024 FIRST Robotics World Championships - NASA
NASA engaged with fans, student robotics teams, and industry leaders at the 2024 FIRST Robotics World Championships held April 17-20, at the George R. BrownSumer Loggins (NASA)
Johnson Celebrates New Opportunities for Space Industry in Texas - NASA
NASA’s Johnson Space Center was recently involved in two major announcements with important implications for the future of space exploration and the aerospaceLinda E. Grimm (NASA)
NASA Grants Support Academic Collaborations for STEM Student Success - NASA
NASA has awarded $3.9 million to 13 teams at under-resourced academic institutions across the country, to support collaborative projects with NASA that offerNASA
NASA Grants Support Academic Collaborations for STEM Student Success - NASA
NASA has awarded $3.9 million to 13 teams at under-resourced academic institutions across the country, to support collaborative projects with NASA that offerNASA
Tech Today: Stay Safe with Battery Testing for Space - NASA
NASA battery safety exams influence commercial product testingAndrew Wagner (NASA)
NASA’s Commitment to Safety Starts with its Culture - NASA
NASA works on projects that often have never been done, or perhaps the way they are being done has never been tried. Living on the edge of innovation requiresDede Dinius (NASA)
NASA/JAXA’s XRISM Mission Captures Unmatched Data With Just 36 Pixels - NASA Science
At a time when phone cameras are capable of taking snapshots with millions of pixels, an instrument on the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite captures revolutionary science with just 36 of them.science.nasa.gov
International Space Station Program Manager Dana Weigel - NASA
“When people begin their careers, they start as an individual contributor. You’re a technical expert; your worth and your value are based on what you know andNASA
NASA’s Webb Maps Weather on Planet 280 Light-Years Away - NASA Science
An international team of researchers has successfully used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to map the weather on the hot gas-giant exoplanet WASP-43 b.science.nasa.gov
NASA Challenge Gives Space Thruster Commercial Boost - NASA
In its pursuit to develop groundbreaking technologies to explore space and benefit life on Earth, NASA invites the public to contribute ideas to the agencyBailey G. Light (NASA)
NASA Administrator Names New Stennis Space Center Director - NASA
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday named John Bailey as director of the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, effectiveNASA
Gateway: Forward Progress on Artemis IV
The modules for NASA's Gateway space station are taking shape on the ground, with hardware fabrication of HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) and Lunar I-Hab (Lunar International Habitation module) actively underway at a Thales Alenia Space indus…Dylan Connell (NASA)
NASA Marshall Prepares for Strategic Facilities Updates - NASA
Through a series of multi-year infrastructure projects, Marshall Space Flight Center is optimizing its facilities footprint to assure its place as a vibrant and vital hub for the aerospace community in the next era.Beth Ridgeway (NASA)
NASA Sets Coverage for Dragon Spacecraft Relocation on Space Station - NASA
In preparation for the arrival of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, four crew members aboard the International Space Station will relocate the SpaceX DragonNASA