National Aeronautics and Space Administrion

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. Check out our "Thinking About NASA History" folder online as an introduction to how history can help you.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

China National Space Administration

"The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has been actively striving to enhance the technological capabilities of the Chang'e 8 mission through extensive collaboration."

https://interestingengineering.com/science/china-plans-robot-builder-for-moon?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter
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Sunday, February 25, 2024

The sky is not the Limit

"The sky’s the limit? Not for Jeff Koons. There aren’t any galleries or museums on the moon (yet) but extraterrestrial dilettantes are in luck. If all goes to plan, there will soon be some contemporary art."


https://news.artnet.com/art-world/koons-on-the-moon-2433813

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Newly Discovered Quasar

"A newly discovered quasar is a real record-breaker. Not only is it the brightest quasar ever seen, but it's also the brightest astronomical object in general ever seen."

https://www.space.com/brightest-quasar-ever-powered-black-hole-solar-mass-accretion-disk
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The Kuiper Belt

"The Kuiper Belt is a doughnut-shaped region of icy bodies extending far beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is home to Pluto and Arrokoth. Both worlds were visited by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft."


https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/kuiper-belt/

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News about Space

"For anybody already jaded by the news and joking about a trip to outer space to avoid it all, Nasa might just have you covered."

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/feb/20/year-mars-simulation-volunteers-nasa?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Image from Hubble Space Telescope

"This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is teeming with color and activity."

https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/hubble-views-a-massive-star-forming/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter
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Sunday, February 11, 2024

NASA Beginning

"Since 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has brought the mysteries of the cosmos down to Earth, inspiring millions across the world to set their eyes on the final frontier."

https://discover.join1440.com/topics/nasa?pinned-resource=60-years-in-space-a-timeline-of-nasa&utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hub-general
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Thursday, February 8, 2024

NASA awards

"NASA has awarded $3.7 million to 11 teams to support new collaborations between the agency and United States institutions not historically part of the agency’s research enterprise."

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-awards-inaugural-grants-to-support-emerging-research-institutions?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=nasaawards20240208
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Neil Armstrong

"Neil Armstrong was one week late submitting his application to NASA. His friend Dick Day slipped the application into the pile so that it wouldn't look like it was late."


https://www.softschools.com/facts/space/nasa_facts/3197/

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Space Junk

"Space junk is any human-made object orbiting Earth that no longer serves a useful purpose. Scientists estimate there are about 500,000 pieces of space junk today, including fragments from rockets and satellites, and everyday items like spanners dropped during construction of the International Space Station!"

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/space/ten-facts-about-space/
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NATIONAL CREATE A VACUUM DAY


"National Create A Vacuum Day on February 4th explores spaces void of matter."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-create-a-vacuum-day-february-4?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8875778&hashed_email=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&lctg=188476845
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Mars Creations

"As Earth’s closest planetary neighbor at an average of 140 million miles away, Mars has stirred human imagination for centuries, from speculations it hosts alien species to whether it could ever become humanity’s refuge from a dying Earth."

https://discover.join1440.com/topics/mars?pinned-resource=humans-to-mars-nasa&utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hub-general
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Mars Mission

"As Earth’s closest planetary neighbor at an average of 140 million miles away, Mars has stirred human imagination for centuries, from speculations it hosts alien species to whether it could ever become humanity’s refuge from a dying Earth."

https://discover.join1440.com/topics/mars?pinned-resource=humans-to-mars-nasa&utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hub-general
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