NASA

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, April 2, 2025

Mercury Days

"On Mercury a day is twice as long as a year."

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/facts-about-astronomy-space

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Parker Space Probe

"On September 30, 2024, the Parker Solar Probe reached its 21st perihelion: its closest approach to the Sun."https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/fastest-spacecraft-break-speed-record/

JWST

"Astronomers have directed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to examine the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy."https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-webb-peers-into-the-extreme-outer-galaxy?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nasajpl&utm_content=webb20240912

4 Ametuer astronauts

"Four amateur astronauts are about to venture where no other crew has gone before, orbiting Earth’s polar region to better understand how humans fare in space."https://gizmodo.com/watch-live-as-spacex-launches-private-crew-to-elusive-polar-orbit-2000583050?utm_source=gizmodo_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-03-31-pm

Mars Rover

"Nasa’s Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet."https://theconversation.com/nasas-curiosity-rover-has-found-the-longest-chain-carbon-molecules-yet-on-mars-its-a-significant-finding-in-the-search-for-alien-life-253249?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Gravity

"There is gravity on the International Space Station."https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/facts-about-astronomy-space

Friday, March 28, 2025

Sun like Stars

"Most Sun-like stars in our galaxy are in multiple star systems."https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/facts-about-astronomy-space